54th Frostbite Waterski Event!
The annual frostbite ski took place at Hartlepool on 13 December. Image: Anne Madge The event is now in its 54th year and is run by Hartlepool Water Sports Association.…
World Sailing Submits Proposal to Secure Para Sailing’s Return for Brisbane 2032
World Sailing has formally submitted a comprehensive proposal to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), which seeks to secure Para Sailing’s return to the Paralympic Games at Brisbane 2032. The submission…
Boat Building Academy hosts 55th ceremonial launch into Lyme Regis harbour
The Boat Building Academy (BBA) has hosted its 55th ceremonial launch, with the latest stunning boats produced by students on its 40-week boat building course taking to the water of Lyme…
Ultra personalised & private experiences are here to stay in 2026
The trend for private luxury travel experiences looks set to continue for 2026, with Sail Croatia reporting strong demand for its Private Yacht Tours. In recent years, the luxury sector…
New Commissioners complete 2025 appointments to Falmouth Harbour Board
Falmouth Harbour is welcoming two high calibre marine professionals as Commissioners on its non-executive Board – completing an open recruitment process towards the end of 2025 which has also recently…
Sir Ben Ainslie talks SailGP treble and the future of the America’s Cup
Following the announcement of the historic America’s Cup Partnership and a SailGP treble for Emirates GBR, Sir Ben Ainslie sits down with Georgie Ainslie on the Performance People podcast, in…
Ancasta sustains strong sales momentum into last quarter of 2025
Ancasta, Europe’s leading yacht sales and services group, is concluding 2025 on a strong upward trajectory, reinforcing the resilience of its multi-brand business model during a period of wider economic…
New Jane Austen 250th anniversary display at the National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum has opened a display to mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth on 16 December. Including manuscripts relating to her youngest brothers Francis and Charles…
Youth Sailing World Championships preview
Practice sessions are underway in Vilamoura and the world’s best young sailors are ready to take on the Youth Sailing World Championships. The competitive races begin on Monday and the…
Plymouth Boat Fest to return in 2026
The organisers of South West’s major boat show have announced it will return in 2026 after a successful inaugural event in June. Plymouth Boat Fest 2025 attracted over 50 exhibiting…
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