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The delightful and picturesque New Quay Bay enjoyed sparkling conditions and fresh breezes for the 150th Cardigan Bay Regatta. The numbers of all competitors were on a par with those of previous years.

The 47m tall ship Le Français, built in 1948, has been refitted ahead of its 2026 working season, which includes an appearance at Le Grand Pavois La Rochelle in September. Under an agreement with operator Marine Évènements, AkzoNobel supplied coating systems for the above- and below-waterline areas of the 78-year-old, three-masted barque. Work was carried…

Southampton International Boat Show 2026 has announced a programme of more than 110 talks, panel discussions, demonstrations and workshops across its Boating Stage and expanded Wooden Boat Stage. The annual show returns this year to Mayflower Park from 18 to 27 September. Jasmine Hill, event director of Southampton International Boat Show, says: “We’ve designed the…

Survival and safety solutions company, Wescom Group, will present a range of new products at this year’s SMM – the leading trade fair for the maritime industry. Wescom will also showcase its line of SOLAS pyrotechnics, marine safety electronics and pharmaceutical solutions, including bespoke vessel medical requirements. Personal locator beacon advances The sMRT Shield+ PLB…

The weekend of the 22nd-23rd of August saw sailors from across the country and beyond congregating on Barton Broad in Norfolk to compete in the Norfolk Punt Championship.

The high speed, light Ocean Fifty multihull bring the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe a unique experience, concentrated, high octane sport requiring full-on continuous commitment.

Whatever else it might be, racing in dinghies and keelboats (and yachts too, for that matter) is never predictable. It’s true that the best sailors tend to rise to the top, but it doesn’t mean that they run away with it every time.

An exciting day out on Winder Boats Wednesday. Firstly because it is the Ranelagh Trophy, where the top 21 boats get “Champagne” courtesy of Winder Boats, and second because the wind was lighter than Tuesday and there wasn’t much hiking to be had.

Still racing in light, shifty offshore breezes Ergin Imre’s Provezza and Harm Müller Spreer’s Platoon now share the lead at the top of the 13 boat fleet at the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup.

The second day of races at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship concluded today with both scheduled races completed, bringing the Qualifying Series to a close as planned, with five races now on the scoreboard.