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Topper Worlds at St Pierre Quiberon Overall
Thursday’s planned start at 12.00 noon had to be delayed until the wind built over the bay and became stable, reaching 8-9 knots on the race course at 14.00, allowing the PRO Olivier de Turkheim to set his course around a 275° axis.
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Scorpion Nationals at Looe day 1
After the hustle and bustle of 65 Scorpions arriving into Looe the fleet were excited. With light winds forecast the race team had already posted a change to SIs to shorten the practice race to just a practice gate start.
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ICOMIA unveils programme for 2027 World Marinas Conference in Shanghai
Shanghai will take centre stage as the global marina industry looks towards Asia, with ICOMIA preparing to bring its World Marinas Conference to mainland China for the first time. The 2027 event will combine industry insight with site visits and business networking as the region’s boating and marina markets continue to attract international attention. Now,…
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Ferretti Group sees H1 2026 net revenue drop 5.6% but reports strong cash generation
Ferretti Group has posted a decline in net revenue, net profit and order intake in the first half (H1) of 2026 but reports strong cash generation for this period. In the group’s approved financial results to 30 June 2026, net revenue from new yachts in H1 2026 totalled €585.6 million, down 5.6 per cent year-on-year.…
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Fire destroys boat in Gosport
Multiple emergency crews responded to a major vessel fire off Gilkicker Point, Gosport, on the afternoon of 1 August. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that crews were alerted at 12.10pm after multiple calls were made regarding a leisure boat on fire at Gilkicker Point. According to local reports, a…
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ePropulsion showcases commercial and prototype electric marine tech in Monaco
Electric marine company ePropulsion powered six entries across multiple competition classes at the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, demonstrating the utility of its electric marine propulsion technology. Participating vessels ranged from student-led prototypes and intelligent hydrofoils to a market-ready electric yacht. Demonstrating electric marine tech across four competition classes Held from 8–11 July 2026 at…
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De Valk expands brokerage network with launch of De Valk UK
De Valk Yacht Brokers has expanded its international brokerage network with the launch of De Valk UK, strengthening its presence in the British market through a dedicated team covering the whole of the United Kingdom. According to De Valk, the move combines local market knowledge with access to its international network of buyers and sellers.…
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XOD Captain’s Cup at North Sails Cowes Week Day 2
Sunday bought a gentle easterly and supposedly a fair tide beat to Collette in Ozzy Ozbourne’s bay. Sadly the fleet was keen and there was a general recall and the Unicorn flag was fired up for the restart.
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2027-2029 RS Aero World Championships revealed
The International RS Aero Class Association has unveiled the next three host venues and dates for the RS Aero World Championships, giving sailors around the globe the opportunity to plan their campaigns well in advance.
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Australian Fast Boats Ready for LA2028 Venue Test
The event marks an important opportunity for Australia’s 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 squads to gain valuable racing experience on the waters that will host the Olympic sailing competition in 2028.