Category: Uncategorised

Ancasta Group has announced the acquisition of Hayling Island-based Penguin Engineering, further strengthening its growing portfolio of specialist marine businesses and expanding its refit, repair and aftersales capabilities.

OceanWorld Group and Denison Yachting are forming a strategic joint venture to accelerate international growth and expand operational reach across the US, Europe and the Middle East. The deal links OceanWorld Group’s platform across Europe and the Middle East with Denison’s established US presence. The partnership will focus on strengthening market presence, developing internal talent…

Sanlorenzo chairman and CEO Massimo Perotti says a strong July and August have created a flow of new enquiries ahead of a crucial run of boat shows and yachting events, with the company expecting the next 30 to 35 days to provide a clearer indication of demand. “July and August was [a] good two months.…

Boero Yacht Coatings and Alliance Marine are ending their partnership in France from September 2026, with both companies choosing to pursue separate strategies in the market. The announcement gives no detail on what those strategies are, but both companies say they intend to remain committed to French customers. The decision follows a period of collaboration…

Often in sailing it is said that the ‘rich get richer’ meaning that the leading boat keeps increasing its margin over its pursuers. This is not the case as day five of The Ocean Race Atlantic draws to a close.

Another fine day at Lincoln. Fourteen skippers in attendance, and at 0930 very little wind was on the cards. But while Darin was out in the dinghy, a little rustle here and a little rustle there, and by briefing time we had a steady breeze from the South.

Made from recycled quick-dry stretch fabric with UPF 50+ protection, they move with you through long days on the boat, and look just as good at the club bar afterwards.

A total of 86 boats competed in racing over the three days. A mixture of 25 different dinghy classes sailed in the two handicap fleets with sailors young and old revelling in the champagne sailing conditions.

In a range of conditions Gareth Ede retained his hold on the Bill Graham Northern Trophy.

Day two began with a delay as the forecast breeze failed to arrive. With conditions remaining light, the Race Committee shortened the course and reduced the planned four fleet races to just two, followed by the Event Final.