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Day 3 of the WingFoil Racing World Cup China got off to a slow start as athletes waited for the wind to come through, but the pace picked up fast. The day’s two sessions, each with three races, saw wind gusts reach 17 knots in the afternoon.

Join us from Tuesday at the Cannes Yachting Festival (9-14 September) to discover the latest innovations from the world’s leading yacht manufacturers. The Ancasta team will be showcasing 33 brand-new yachts.

A fantastic entry of over 104 RS Aeros contested the RS Aero UK National Championship & International Open at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy for four days 28-31 August. International visitors travelled from afar.

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), north America’s leading trade show for the recreational marine sector, has revealed the judging panel for the 22nd edition of its Innovation Awards. The awards recognise manufacturers and suppliers that are bringing new and innovative products to market. Organised by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and independently…

Barry Perrins, a 68-year-old former lifeboatman from Plymouth, UK, has returned home after completing a nine-year solo voyage around the world that spanned around 30,000 miles (48,300km). He set sail in June 2016 on his 11m steel-hulled yacht, White Shadow of Poole, pursuing a childhood dream with the motto: “I’ll keep going and see where…

Finnish boatbuilder Saxdor is launching its AI-driven platform, Saxdor AI, at Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 next week. Designed to act as an AI-powered co-skipper, Saxdor AI can guide owners through features of their boat, usage information and provide tailored support. According to Saxdor, it should evolve proactively to anticipate needs before questions even arise.  Saxdor first revealed…

MarineMax has opened its flagship Fort Myers Yacht Sales and Service Center, a 23-acre waterfront property designed to elevate the customer experience and support boaters in south-west Florida. The property features 276 rack storage spaces, 128 wet slips, a 75-ton lifting capacity, and 40ft-high bays and is designed to accommodate a wide range of vessels.…

Largs Regatta Festival 2025 continued apace this week with the Midweek Evening Series very generously sponsored by Henri Lloyd. The early darkness meant short sharp racing for the record turnout with a little extra time back in the bar afterwards.

Sir Ben Ainslie’s Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Team and BBC’s The One Show teamed up to surprise a London schoolteacher with a once-in-a-lifetime experience on-board their F50 race boat.

With three consecutive podium finishes, culminating in a highly rewarding win in 2023, the San Diego Yacht Club (above, in 2023) is at the top of the list of favorites for the 2025 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup.