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New edition of The Shell Channel Pilot marks change of helm

Imray has published a new edition of The Shell Channel Pilot , one of the most enduring and widely used cruising guides to the English Channel.

First published more than 80 years ago, the guide remains a staple for sailors navigating the south coast of England, the north coast of France and the Channel Islands. This latest edition marks a significant transition, with journalist, author and RYA...

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Macnamara’s Bowl results 2026: Dubai Offshore win in RS21

Charlotte Borghesi led Dubai Offshore Sailing Club Team 2 to overall victory at the Macnamara’s Bowl, held at Royal Lymington Yacht Club last weekend.

The team scored 8 points across seven races to secure first place. Royal Lymington Yacht Club Team 1, helmed by Olivia Dowling, finished second on 12 points, with Vita Heathcote’s Royal Lymington Yacht Club Under 25 team placing third...

YJA Young Sailor of the Year 2026 shortlist: RS sailors named

Two sailors competing in RS classes have been named among the finalists for the Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) Young Sailor of the Year 2025 awards, following the announcement of the shortlist.

The finalists were revealed on 24 January 2026, with RS Sailing represented by competitors from the RS Tera and 2000 classes.

Hari Clark (RS Tera)

Hari Clark has been...

RS Games 2026 dates and international venue announced

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...

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...

Dazcat fleet at Rolex Fastnet Race 2025: record entries confirmed

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....

Fireball World Championships UK 2026: event returns after 45 years

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.

In the last four...

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.

The...

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