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RS Games 2026 – Dates Announced & First-Ever International Location Revealed

Every four years, RS Sailing brings its global community together for something truly special: the RS Games - a vibrant, multi-class regatta celebrating everything RS stands for. From world-class racing to community camaraderie, the RS Games embody the spirit, innovation, and inclusivity that defines RS Sailing.

The dinghy manufacturer – renowned for designing boats spanning from the Olympic-...

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Pantaenius UK Joins Cowes Week 2025 as a Signature Partner

Pantaenius UK , one of the leading specialists in yacht and motorboat insurance, is proud to join the impressive line-up of sponsors supporting Cowes Week 2025, taking place from 2nd to 8th August on the Isle of Wight.

One of the world’s longest-running and most celebrated regattas, Cowes Week attracts a wide mix of participants and spectators, from seasoned racers to relaxed...

Record-Breaking Dazcat Fleet Gears Up for Rolex Fastnet Race 2025

Ten of the 22 multihulls currently entered in the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race MOCRA class hail from the Multihull Centre in Cornwall , including an unprecedented eight Dazcats - performance cruiser-racers designed and built in the UK. This marks the largest Dazcat entry in the history of the race and positions the Cornish builder at the very heart of this year’s centenary Fastnet edition....

The Fireball World Sailing Championships Return to UK for the first time since 1981

The internationally renowned Fireball World Championships will return to UK shores in July 2026, as Torquay is confirmed as the host venue for the prestigious regatta - bringing world-class sailing back to the English Riviera for the first time in over four decades.

Organised by the Royal Torbay Yacht Club , the event is expected to draw over 90 international crews to race on the...

Battle of the UK Multihull Titans?

How many 100% UK-based designers and builders of cruiser sailing catamarans can you name? Go on, have a think. Now… how many of them were duking it out on the water last weekend?

That’s right – all two of them! The scene? The Saltash Sailing Club and Plym Yacht Club ’s race from Plymouth to Fowey and back. The battle? Legendary.

In the blue corner: Sagitta, the sleek 30ft...

RS Feva Ignites a New Era of Youth Racing in Turkey

The RS Feva is making waves in Turkey, thanks to the strategic efforts of Performans Yelken and its founder, İsmail Uzunlar, the official RS Sailing dealer in the country. Since joining the RS Sailing family, Uzunlar has spearheaded a grassroots initiative that has transformed the RS Feva from a training boat into a rapidly growing and competitive racing class.

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UK Sailing Academy appoints Cat Dixon as new CEO

UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) , a centre of excellence dedicated to inspiring, educating, and equipping people for a life in or around sea, has appointed Catherine Dixon (Cat) as its new Chief Executive Officer.

With an exceptional track record in leadership and management across education, social justice, legal and health sectors, Cat brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted...

UK Companies Achieve Bidirectional Charging for Electric Boats

Plymouth, UK - 24 th April 2025 - Aqua superPower unveiled its ground-breaking bidirectional charging technology at the University of Plymouth , marking their demonstration debut of Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels (VBEV). This pioneering showcase represented an important step towards the widescale adoption of electric boats, supported by Vessel-to-Grid infrastructure.

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LA Marine Backs Young Superyacht Designers

LA Marine is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2025, an event dedicated to discovering and nurturing the next generation of superyacht designers. Now a highly anticipated feature of the Southampton International Boat Show, the competition has a strong track record of launching careers, with past winners securing roles at world-leading design...

Typhoon Unleashes Innovative Watersports Gear Range

As a leading name in marine apparel and watersports equipment, Typhoon International has continued to push the boundaries of innovation, aligned with their recent bold rebranding. Following the unveiling of a refreshed image and invigorated corporate ethos at METSTRADE, Typhoon’s latest collections are designed to meet the evolving needs of the marine community, with a strengthened commitment...

Big Boat Jumble Raises £3,000 for Wetwheels

More than £3,000 was raised for the Wetwheels Foundation on Sunday 13 April at the hugely successful Big Boat Jumble, held at Eastleigh Football Club and delivered in partnership with organisers Squidward 3 and charity partners Pantaenius UK.

Hundreds of boating enthusiasts turned out to buy and sell second-hand marine gear, grab a bargain, and most importantly, support a cause that...

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