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From early in the week it was apparent that temperature rather than wind would determine what would be possible on the first Sunday of the 2026 Viking Marine sponsored Frostbites, hosted by Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club.

After 25 years of dedicated service, Jon Partridge has made the decision to step down from his role as Managing Director of RS Sailing.

Ten intrepid pairs, wearing more than the usual amount of thermals and hand warmers, set off from a slippery pontoon at the Royal Lymington YC on Saturday 3rd January to take part in the 2026 annual Penguin Trophy, aiming to win the coveted silver statue.

Three luxury yachts have been destroyed in Sydney after a fire ripped through an exclusive marina in Mosman. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters worked to battle a blaze in the early hours this morning (9 January), which destroyed three boats at The Spit marina in Mosman, on Sydney’s north shore. Image courtesy of 7News.…

Storm Goretti has hit the Midlands hard and seen a significant amount of snow build up. It was hoped that with the worst of it had passed and conditions would allow the Bartley Beast planned for tomorrow to proceed.

St Katharine Docks Marina has been awarded five gold anchor status for a third consecutive time. The central London marina has retained the Five Gold Anchor Award, a programme run by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). St Katharine Docks is part of the TYHA Gold Anchor network, which includes 151 marinas across 30 countries. Marina manager, Tom Lord,…

Nick Press and Andrew Hay (Sail Inc., NSW) have clinched the triSearch 12ft Skiff Interdominion Championship on Sydney Harbour, with a day to spare, after winning both of today’s races.

Duck Bay Hotel and Restaurant on Loch Lomond has unveiled plans for a marina and yacht haven on the site. Duck Bay owner Alan Cawley said the proposals represent a significant step forward for the business and for Loch Lomond’s leisure economy. The new Loch Lomond marina is part of a long-term growth strategy, with…

Much has been written about the widening skills gap, the erosion of traditional craftsmanship, and the struggle to attract new entrants into the traditional, wooden boatbuilding industry. Yet the topic has taken on new urgency following a series of high-profile setbacks for the sector. The slow decline of traditional wooden boatbuilding reached a critical point…

The 2026 29er Australian Championship concluded today at Sandy Bay Sailing Club, following five action-packed days and 14 races of high-quality racing.