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Before we get into our report I wanted to share a simple recipe that seems to have worked for the Albacore Class! Event entries were up by 20% over 2025.

The 2025 P&B Phantom Nationals start this Friday at Hooe Point SC in Plymouth. For the first time the class is utilising on the water umpiring with two international judges afloat all three days.

At this time of year I am reminded of Stanley Holloway’s famous monologue, “Albert and the Lion” which tells of a family visit to Blackpool seaside in which Albert is swallowed whole by a lion in the zoo… I’m sure some of you will recall it.

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Irish sailor Tom Dolan is on the leading edge of the pack in the second leg of the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, with 385 miles (~710 kilometres) remaining in the leg that will finish in Vigo, in northern Spain.

With Miami and Tampa building thriving startup ecosystems, backed by strong investor networks and a $30 billion recreational boating industry, Florida is positioning itself as the ultimate launchpad for marine startups, writes Gabbi Richardson, founder of Yachting Ventures. Florida has become one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the United States. In 2023, Miami attracted…

Marina development and management company, Oasis Experiences, is launching under a new executive team and brand, Alliance Marine. The strategic restructure reflects its evolution, expanded capabilities and long-term vision for management, development, acquisitions, operations and technology. Company expansions and marina acquisitions are expected in the coming months. The company’s restructure also unites Oasis Experiences and…

Leading synthetic teak decking manufacturer, Flexiteek, has announced its Flexiteek 3.5mm range, featuring an innovative 3M tape system (making it lighter and easier to install), will be featured on AST’s high-performance carbon tender at Southampton Boat Show and Metstrade 2025. Visitors to the Southampton International Boat Show (19–28 September 2025) will be the first to…

Marine Components International (MCI), the exclusive global marine distributor of BSB Fire Dampers, is now shipping BSB A60 Marine Dampers worldwide within 14 days from order. The Marine Dampers are manufactured in the UK, and are MED, USCG, SOLAS & Lloyd’s certified for commercial and leisure applications. “BSB A60 is a reliable and robust choice…

This weekend Nine Merlin Rockets travelled to Brightlingsea for the Women’s Championship. A windy forecast kept numbers low but all those who attended had a fantastic weekend!