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Explomar brings electric propulsion to Portugal’s whale-watching tours
Explomar’s Wave 300 electric outboard system is now in commercial operation in Portugal, powering the Terrazul Evø – described as the country’s first high-performance electric boat dedicated to maritime tourism. The vessel, built by Dutch HDPE specialist Tideman Boats, has entered service with whale-watching operator Terra Azul in the Azores Islands. The company says this…
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Twin Vee unveils upgraded BoatsForSale.com platform
Twin Vee PowerCats has launched an upgraded version of BoatsForSale.com, an online marketplace for boat buyers, private sellers and dealers. The Florida-based company — manufacturer of Twin Vee and AquaSport boats — acquired the platform in February 2025 and has since carried out a development programme, which the firm says is intended to improve performance…
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X-Yachts’ XR 41 Crowned ORC (B) World Champions
Haderslev-based yacht builder X-Yachts can now proudly call itself World Champion in sailing. The newly developed XR 41 Formula X secured the 2025 ORC World Championship title in Class B this August in Tallinn, Estonia.
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Firefly Nationals at Lyme Regis Day 3
A slightly reluctant fleet were chivvied off the shore convinced there was no wind to find a very pleasant rolling sea and steady force 3.
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Irish Fireball Exodus to Lake Garda is underway
20 sailors will be competing under the Irish flag at the Fireball World Championship on Lake Garda from this weekend. The Worlds takes place at the Northern end of the lake at Arco hosted by Circolo Vela Arco.
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Trusted by the Best – Zhik Yachting Footwear
In the unforgiving arena of the Ocean Race Europe, performance is tested at every turn. Zhik’s partner team, Paprec Arkéa, has proven their strength finishing 3rd in the opening leg.
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Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Jury announced
The world’s premier photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing is proud to unveil its international jury for 2025. Once again, the event will bring together the sport’s most talented marine photographers from across the globe.
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SB20 Europeans 2025 at Ostend, Belgium Day 2
After two demanding days and six races, the leaderboard of the SB20 European Championship in Ostend has been shaken, but team Xcellent (GBR) still leads after a relentless day on the North Sea.
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Flying Fifteen Worlds at Weymouth, UK Day 3
A promising breeze in the morning on Allen Sailing day at the Flying Fifteen Worlds, headline sponsored by PRO-SET Epoxy and Ovington Boats, flattered to deceive when the wind petered out as the only race of the day was completed.
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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez preview
True to tradition, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez honours each of its 19 classes with awards presented in the pure Corinthian spirit inherited from the legendary Nioulargue. Here, there is no prize money – only the pursuit of glory.