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The IRC Congress in London brought together delegates from the international sailing community. The annual meeting provides an important opportunity for IRC representatives to share experience from their regions, consider developments affecting the sport.

World Sailing is proud to announce the finalists for this year’s male and female Rolex World Sailor of the Year, male and female Young World Sailor of the Year, 11th Hour Racing Impact Award and Team of the Year.

Tudor Team Alinghi today announces a major addition to its sailing team for the 38th America’s Cup in Naples in 2027. Italian helmsman Francesco Bruni joins the Swiss challenger.

A 15,000-square-metre site is being purposed as a new mediterranean hub for large-yacht services and refit by Groupe Beneteau. Canet-en-Roussillon (France) will expand the group’s services for large yachts and its capacity to refit pre-owned boats. The facility is expected to become operational in mid-2029. The idea is to combine BMS’s expertise with the group’s…

Williams Grand Prix Technologies will present its ES10M, a high-performance battery system, to the superyacht industry for the first time at Metstrade 2026. ES10M is a high-energy density, scalable battery system with multiple uses for superyachts, support and explorer vessels, hybrid propulsion applications, and refit programmes. The modular architecture and wide voltage range gives naval…

Icom UK is pleased to announce that the all-new IC-M430E fixed VHF/DSC marine radio is now available from authorised Icom marine dealers throughout the UK and Ireland.

Sandwiched between storms Austen and Boelo, chronologically and geographically, it was looking touch-and-go whether there would be any racing at the Streaker P&B End of Season Championship at Northampton Sailing Club.

Marine journalist and boat reviewer, Jack Haines, has joined global online boating marketplace, Boats Group, to lead the company’s content expansion and video output. Haines brings more than 15 years of hands-on sea trial experience and deep editorial leadership and will drive Boats Group’s expansion of original, independent media presence across video, editorial, and social…

Digital marine cartography brand C-Map has announced coverage enhancements across Australia, introducing expanded detail and improved navigation insights for recreational boaters and commercial operators. The latest update for C-Map’s Discover, Reveal, and Reveal X charts expands high-resolution bathymetry and shaded relief across key coastal and inland destinations. Improvements include broader coverage throughout Western Australia and…

After launching in the UK earlier this year, Performance Sailcraft (PSA) has expanded its new dinghy funding scheme into Australia. The idea is to reduce the upfront cost of a new dinghy by up to 70 per cent. The system’s called Magic and is aimed at giving sailors and sailing clubs a flexible way to…