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The US federal government shut down yesterday morning (1 October 2025), after Congress failed to agree on a spending bill funding government services into October and beyond. This is the first shutdown of President Trump’s second term, and follows deep disagreements over healthcare spending and broader budget priorities. Amid widespread disruption, the government shutdown is…

The 56th Southampton International Boat Show — the UK’s largest marine exhibition — ended on Sunday 28 September, concluding ten days of boating displays, activities and industry engagement. The event featured more than 500 watercraft, 700 brands and a varied programme of demonstrations and presentations. Organisers have confirmed that this year’s attendance reached over 91,200…

Ingman Marine, a fourth-generation family-owned boat dealership with more than 45 years in Southwest Florida, has entered into an agreement to acquire Cannons Marina on Longboat Key. The closing of the acquisition is imminent. Following the acquisition, Cannons Marina will become Ingman Marine’s fourth location, extending its partnership with Grady-White Boats. Together, the two dealerships…

The Northern Tera sailors arrived on the 27th of September for a weekend of open training at Bassenthwaite Sailing Club. 13 eager sailors attended the weekend with stand in coach and Northern Class Rep John Reekie.

Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial has launched a new risk management tool designed to help marine businesses assess their exposure to risk. The specialist insurance broker says the Benchmark Review Report is intended as a starting point for companies to understand their risk profile. Risk management is central to insurance and plays a role in business continuity.…

On Sunday 21st September 2025 the highlight of the year for the Comet Duos happened at Cransley SC, and whilst only a select eight were present we did have ‘international’ travellers (Andy and Amanda from Eyott and UpRiver) to swell the starting line up.

The impossibly beautiful classic yacht fleet sailing from Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez continue to dazzle, and Ingrid Abery was again out on the water to catch the best of the action.

On and off the water, September 27, 2025, is not a date Georgia Clancy will easily forget.

The sunshine and the wind were in perfect harmony on Wednesday afternoon in the Gulf of St Tropez. At 2 pm all the Modern and Tradition fleets got some racing under their belts, revelling in their respective coastal courses.

After endless weeks of windy conditions and cancelled racing the September open offered up something more benign, with warm sunny days and light fickle N/NE winds.