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World Sailing has officially launched its new strategy, Ready for the Future, which will guide the sport from 2025 to 2029. 

Seabird Technologies, a London-based start-up specialising in electric propulsion systems and electric foiling raceboats, has introduced the Seabird 400X concept at METSTRADE 2024 in Amsterdam.

Sacs Tecnorib, an Italian Maxi-RIB specialist, has sold a minority stake to Nuo, an investment holding company backed by international investors.

UK-based marina operator MDL reports a recent rise in interest in its dry stack options, with boaters prioritising secure and well-maintained storage. The firm says it is meeting demand with expanded capacity and additional dry stack features acr...

Italy has entered the SailGP racing circuit, announcing a new team led by America’s Cup veteran Jimmy Spithill and Olympic champion Ruggero Tita. The team will compete for the first time at the season launch, the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand P...

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has opened its Education Conference Call for Proposals (CFP) for 2025. The IBEX Education Conference will include training sessions, workshops, and technical seminars during t...

Supermarket chain Lidl has entered the maritime market with its gravy yacht fleet. The new fleet of Lidl gravy boats, styled as miniature yachts, feature 100 standard 2-litre vessels and five flagship superyachts boasting a larger, 5-litre capaci...

Slovenian photographer Samo Vidic is the winner of the Yacht Racing Image award 2024 for the second consecutive year thanks to a photo taken during SailGP Bermuda.

Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) took over the lead of the Vendée Globe solo race round the world very early this morning benefiting from his position to the west of his rivals which include his teammate British sailor Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) ...

A London teenager selected by Sir Ben Ainslie as a development sailor for his British sailing teams has joined the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team on-board their race boat for the first time.

Freedom Boat Club is expanding into New Zealand with three locations across the country.

Fairline is hosting a new winter showcase in Puerto Portals, Mallorca.

The 12th and final team to join the SailGP line-up has been revealed – the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team hits the startline this weekend at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix, presented by P&O Marinas (23 – 24 November).

The Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) software tool has launched at METSTRADE 2024.

Yachting Ventures’ founder Gabbi Richardson discusses the power and potential of corporate venture capital in the leisure marine market.

High-performance synthetic decking manufacturer Flexiteek International has launched its latest synthetic teak decking, Flexiteek 3, at METSTRADE 2024.

The Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN) – the French federation for the nautical sector – has announced that the Nautic-en-Seine boat show, originally scheduled for 1 April 2025 on the banks of the River Seine in P...

Gori Propeller has announced the development of a new hybrid folding propeller designed specifically for electric and hybrid sailing yachts, set to launch in 2025. The new design lets sailors switch between optimal sailing performance and power r...

The Vendée Globe race leaders are emerging from the Doldrums and into the SE’ly trade winds. Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) is about 80 miles to the west of his stable mate Sam Goodchild (VULNERABLE) and has been making double figures boa...

Steve Harrison has been appointed global product manager at Highfield Boats as the RIB and tender manufacturer plans to accelerate its product development.