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Saturday was day three and the half-way stage of the Autumn League, sponsored by Fingal County Council. The torrential rain that washed the east coast for the morning duly followed the forecasters’ instructions and dried up in time for the race starts.

Henri-Lloyd is leading the way in the sailing apparel space with fabric innovations that are designed and manufactured using environmentally-friendly C0 Durable Water Repellent (DWR) technology.

Yanmar Holdings has announced a corporate reorganisation, in which Yanmar Power Technology will be divided into two companies. Yanmar Power Technology will focus on industrial engines, while Yanmar Power Solutions will cover marine and industrial engines, including medium- and high-speed models, and standby power systems. The changes take effect on 1 October 2025. Masaru Hirose…

Preparations continue for the 2026 Fireball Worlds hosted by Royal Torbay Yacht Club at the end of July. As part of the entry process, an Expression of Interest has been launched.

The one and only Ingrid Abery is in Saint-Tropez for Les Voiles, and knew just where to be to catch the autumn light at its best on day one of the regatta. Enjoy some of her great shots here!

Early responses to The Magenta Project’s 2×25 survey reveal encouraging signs of progress on representation alongside systemic barriers that continue to hold sailing and the wider marine industry back. With two weeks remaining until the survey closes on 15 October, the organisation is encouraging sailors, industry professionals and others in the community to contribute their…

At the recent 2025 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Conference and Expo, held from 22-26 September in West Palm Beach, Florida, marine electronics specialists Actisense took home two awards.  Winning the Product of Excellence Award for Best NMEA 2000 Sensory was the firm’s NGX-1, a dual NMEA 2000 gateway and converter. The NGX-1 replaces the…

A record shipment of 15 Riviera motor yachts left the Port of Brisbane, Australia this month, marking the largest export of vessels to the United States in the Queensland manufacturer’s 44-year history. Valued between A$1.6m (US$1.06m) and A$6.8m (US$4.49m) each, the yachts are bound for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show which opens on 29…

The anticipation mounted, we checked the forecast days before with a heavy heart, knowing what the foreboding likelihood would be.

Despite an ultra-light forecast, on the Baie de Pampelonne the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez’s race committee for the maxi fleets managed to pull a certain animal out of the hat and successfully held racing for all five maxi sub-classes.