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100 Sailors, 100 Nautical miles – A Port Solent Challenge like no other
100 Sailors, 100 Nautical miles – A Port Solent Challenge like no other
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

MS Sailing Charity Oceans of Hope launches first-of-a-kind challenge. Over 100 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) will set sail from Port Solent Marina over an action-packed two weeks, June 30 – July 14.

All At Sea – July 2024
All At Sea – July 2024
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

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Quadriplegic adventurer completes circumnavigation of UK
Quadriplegic adventurer completes circumnavigation of UK
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Quadriplegic adventurer Geoff Holt, founder of Wetwheels, has completed a circumnavigation of the UK. Holt, who was supported by Henri-Lloyd, took 26 days and covered some 1,880 nautical miles.

CRUISE TO SUCCESS
CRUISE TO SUCCESS
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Common mistakes when booking a cruise that could cost you a fortune. 

Shootin’ The Breeze With…  Tom Rinda, Cowes Week’s Chief Judge
Shootin’ The Breeze With… Tom Rinda, Cowes Week’s Chief Judge
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

AAS: You are Cowes Week’s Chief Judge – can you explain what this entails?
TR: I supervise, along with an assistant Chief, the intake of Protest filings, voluntary penalties accepted for rules infractions and redress hearings during...

Meals & Memories with a View
Meals & Memories with a View
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

This month we are in the beautiful Broads getting a taste, quite literally, of what three marinas there have to offer.

New Brazil team joins SailGP league
New Brazil team joins SailGP league
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

SailGP, the global racing championship, has partnered with Mubadala Capital, the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, to acquire a newly formed SailGP Team to represent Brazil.

RNLI searches for missing ‘Billy’ models from 1960s
RNLI searches for missing ‘Billy’ models from 1960s
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

The RNLI is on the search for its ‘Billies’. These are what it terms as ‘lifelike models’ (debatable as they’re truly horrifying) which were used in the 1960s as collecting aids.

Cannes show organisers reveal changes for 2024
Cannes show organisers reveal changes for 2024
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

The 47th edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival – the inaugural event of the sailing season and Europe’s largest in-water boat show – is back from 10 to 15 September 2024. With works on the Vieux Port underway, organisers have ...

Five additional Brunswick facilities reach ‘zero to landfill’ status
Five additional Brunswick facilities reach ‘zero to landfill’ status
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Brunswick Corporation, one of the world’s largest recreational marine technology companies, has confirmed five additional facilities have now reached zero-waste-to-landfill (ZWTLF) status.

Agilis Jettenders produces new model with 32 million custom combos
Agilis Jettenders produces new model with 32 million custom combos
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Agilis Jettenders has announced details of its latest tender, the Agilis 500D. Aside from its specifications, more on that below, the company says it features over 32 million combinations of colours, materials, and accessories available. Imagine ...

Shootin’ the Breeze… with Helly Hansen brand ambassador Joan Mulloy, a professional Irish offshore solo sailor
Shootin’ the Breeze… with Helly Hansen brand ambassador Joan Mulloy, a professional Irish offshore solo sailor
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

AAS: How old were you when you began sailing?
JM: I learned to sail when I was about 8-years-old at my local sailing club in the west of Ireland – Mayo Sailing Club.

New sales manager at Cantiere Mimì
New sales manager at Cantiere Mimì
Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Italian shipyard Cantiere Mimì has appointed Rosaria Senese as its sales manager.

Crew arrested after yacht fireworks allegedly spark forest fire in Greece
Crew arrested after yacht fireworks allegedly spark forest fire in Greece
Monday, 24 June 2024

Thirteen people have been arrested after fireworks from a superyacht are thought to have sparked a forest fire in Greece.

A new beginning for Cornish Crabbers
A new beginning for Cornish Crabbers
Monday, 24 June 2024

A team led by Ben Walker of Blue Lagoon Marine has acquired the Cornish Crabbers brand, its Intellectual Property and the moulds for on-going production. They have been acquired from the liquidators of Cornish Crabbers LLP, which entered voluntary...

Twisted Marine acquires Scorpion and vows to uphold legacy
Twisted Marine acquires Scorpion and vows to uphold legacy
Monday, 24 June 2024

Twisted Marine has acquired Scorpion RIBs. Production on new builds of Twisted Scorpions will begin immediately and the company is also offering ‘refreshes’ for anyone with an older model.

Superyacht UK appoints Michael Beattie as  manager
Superyacht UK appoints Michael Beattie as manager
Monday, 24 June 2024

Superyacht UK (SYUK), the membership association representing the interests of the UK superyacht industry at home and internationally, has announced the appointment of Michael Beattie as the new SYUK manager.

Underwater vacuum sucks up microplastics on test in Mallorcan marina
Underwater vacuum sucks up microplastics on test in Mallorcan marina
Monday, 24 June 2024

Marina Port de Mallorca in Spain is testing the Turbino, a new underwater vacuum system that sucks up plastics found on the seabed.

Black Foils dominate in New York, securing fifth win of the season
Black Foils dominate in New York, securing fifth win of the season
Monday, 24 June 2024 The Black Foils have claimed victory in the Big Apple – securing their fifth win in 12 events and extending their lead at the top of the season standings. With only three weeks until the ultimate showdown in San Francisco (July 13-14), New Zea...
Giles Scott secures second podium result after finishing third at New York SailGP
Giles Scott secures second podium result after finishing third at New York SailGP
Monday, 24 June 2024

Giles Scott has secured his second podium result in as many events after placing third at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix.

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