Win the Ultimate Smart Sailing Setup for 2026 Win the Ultimate Smart Sailing Setup for 2026 Want to get your hands on elite weather forecasting and the ultimate tech for all your marine data In celebration of 15 years of PredictWind, Sail-World is teaming up with a leading marine weather forecaster to give one winner the ultimate prize: a 12-month PredictWind Professional subscription and DataHub®, the ultimate GPS tracker and smart device. by Casey Hodges/Predictwind Posted 24 Dec 03:43 UTC A Guide to Night Sailing A Guide to Night Sailing Henri-Lloyd's Ambassador Andreas B. Heide knows this environment intimately Henri-Lloyd's Ambassador Andreas B. Heide knows this environment intimately. A professional sailor, marine biologist and found of the expedition vessel S.V. Barba, Andreas has experience that stretches from polar waters to offshore passages. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 23 Dec 18:00 UTC Mote releases manatee rehabilitation patients Mote releases manatee rehabilitation patients Sleet and Cabbage, were successfully released back into Florida waters last week Mote is proud to announce that its first two manatee rehabilitation patients, Sleet and Cabbage, were successfully released back into Florida waters last week following months of dedicated rehabilitation from Mote's expert animal care teams. by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Posted 21 Dec 13:00 UTC Family, freedom and the open ocean Family, freedom and the open ocean A look back at 2025 with Sailing La Vagabonde VETUS, a world-leading marine equipment manufacturer renowned for innovation, quality, and sustainability, shares an update from one of its most inspiring partners, Sailing La Vagabonde, as they continue their globe-spanning adventures. by Vetus Posted 21 Dec 06:16 UTC Henri-Lloyd launches range of performance socks Henri-Lloyd launches range of performance socks Socking it to you! Henri-Lloyd has added to its range of accessories with the launch of two new sock styles, each crafted to deliver exceptional comfort, support and year-round wearability. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 18 Dec 08:00 UTC Explaining Buoyancy Aid safety with Baltic Explaining Buoyancy Aid safety with Baltic Know your newtons with Baltic When you next pick up your lifejacket or buoyancy aid, look and see what Newtons it has. It could be anything from 50N up to 305N with anything in between. Do you know what the number represents? by Baltic Safety Products Posted 17 Dec 16:00 UTC Meet the Jon Buoy EVAC Meet the Jon Buoy EVAC How the 'Evacuation Platform' bridges gap between lifejacket and liftraft Designed for leisure boaters under sail or power, Ocean Safety's Jon Buoy EVAC has been developed to bridge the gap between a liferaft and traditional man overboard devices. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Dec 10:30 UTC Ancasta sustains strong sales momentum Ancasta sustains strong sales momentum Concluding 2025 on a strong upward trajectory 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 uncertainty in the UK. by Ancasta International Posted 16 Dec 14:30 UTC Get ready for the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers Get ready for the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers Start your preparation at the masthead If you're already dreaming about lining up for the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) in 2026, the smartest place to start your preparation is at the masthead - long before you think about provisioning, crew rotas or downwind sails. by Marine Components International Posted 16 Dec 10:30 UTC Free Shipping for 24hrs at Henri-Lloyd Free Shipping for 24hrs at Henri-Lloyd Ensure your gifts arrive in time for Christmas Ensure your gifts arrive in time for Christmas by ordering before the shipping deadlines*. For 24 hours only, Henri-Lloyd are offering free standard shipping on all orders. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Dec 19:04 UTC New Leadership announced at North Sails UK New Leadership announced at North Sails UK Dave Lenz and Jeremy Smart appointed to drive continued growth and success Dave Lenz and Jeremy Smart are furthering their decades-long relationship with the world's leading sailmaker by stepping into the role of General Manager and Sales Manager, respectively. by North Sails Posted 15 Dec 12:00 UTC Like watching a big front build Like watching a big front build Deploying the might of the North Technology Group is not simply about rags, strings, and sticks When you able to deploy the total might of the North Technology Group, it is not simply rags, strings, and sticks that are the outcome. Equally, it is not merely the sum of the parts. It is more. Way more… Yes. It is most certainly the best of the best. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 15 Dec 09:00 UTC Joyous ARC+ 2025 prizegiving in Grenada Joyous ARC+ 2025 prizegiving in Grenada Coming to a close following the prizegiving ceremony in Grenada Bringing together 84 yachts and over 400 crew members from around the world, ARC+ 2025 was a thrilling transatlantic passage of two legs. by World Cruising Club Posted 13 Dec 13:25 UTC From stocking fillers to push the boat out gifts From stocking fillers to push the boat out gifts Our pick of this year's top sailing gifts Whether you're looking for affordable stocking fillers or splashing out on the latest sailing kit, here are this year's gift ideas for the sailors in your life. by Sarah Heron Posted 11 Dec 12:00 UTC World Odyssey 25 Underway World Odyssey 25 Underway Three years sailing around the world On Saturday 29 November at 12:00, after a two-week technical stopover, the crews of the World Odyssey 25 crossed the start line in scattered order for their first major passage. by Grand Large Yachting Posted 11 Dec 10:07 UTC The RYA 150 Podcast episode 12 The RYA 150 Podcast episode 12 HRH The Princess Royal on sailing, sport and the sea Our RYA 150th anniversary podcast series wraps up this week with a very special conversation with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, who has served as RYA President for over 35 years. by RYA Posted 10 Dec 14:30 UTC The Viking Explorers Rally 2026 Kicks Off The Viking Explorers Rally 2026 Kicks Off With the offical welcome in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria The 2026 edition of the Viking Explorers Rally got off to a spectacular start today at Marina Las Palmas, as crews from around the globe gathered for the official welcome. by Viking Explorers Rally Posted 8 Dec 17:09 UTC 3-year BBC Children in Need funding boost 3-year BBC Children in Need funding boost For the Dame Ellen MacArthur's young people's cancer charity Almost 100 young people living through and beyond cancer can look forward to a life-changing sailing adventure with Dame Ellen MacArthur's young people's cancer charity thanks to BBC Children in Need. by Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Posted 8 Dec 12:40 UTC Norfolk & Suffolk Boating Association Awards Norfolk & Suffolk Boating Association Awards Presentation of a highest-impact award for Sail-Training At a General Meeting of the Broads' principal boating organisation, the Norfolk & Suffolk Boating Association (NSBA), there was presentation of a highest-impact award for Sail-Training. by Clive Edwards Posted 7 Dec 14:08 UTC Baltic Lifejackets at Metstrade 2025 Baltic Lifejackets at Metstrade 2025 A close look at Winner, Poseidon, Athena & Force with Baltic's Oscar Anderberg Baltic Lifejackets, based in Älgarås, Sweden, have been producing lifejackets, buoyancy aids and floatation clothing since 1977, and have been pioneering some of the innovations we've seen in the market. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Dec 12:00 UTC