Alegría Marineros enters the Arctic ice Alegría Marineros enters the Arctic ice Vuelta Vertical expedition unsure whether it will be able to complete Northwest passage After sailing 9,000 nm non-stop —around 17,000 kilometres— from Chile to Alaska with just two people on board, the Spanish expedition has entered the fourth and most uncertain stage of its round-the world voyage between Antarctica and the Arctic. by Vuelta Vertical Posted 13 Aug 08:15 UTC Allen Enters Third Generation of Family Ownership Allen Enters Third Generation of Family Ownership Richard Allen is taking over as Managing Director Allen Brothers (Fittings) Ltd has entered its third generation of family ownership, with Richard Allen taking over as Managing Director. Richard's mother, Lindsay Allen, will remain with the company as Director. by Allen Posted 12 Aug 16:00 UTC Ancasta strengthens European presence Ancasta strengthens European presence New offices in The Netherlands and Montenegro Ancasta International Boat Sales has strengthened its European presence with the opening of new offices in The Netherlands and Montenegro, reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to supporting yacht owners, buyers and sellers. by Ancasta Group Posted 12 Aug 08:00 UTC Solaris presents its 2026 line-up Solaris presents its 2026 line-up With a special focus on inclusive cruising Solaris will be present at the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival and Genoa Boat Show, showcasing a selection of its most representative models: Solaris 50, 55, 60 and 64 RS. by Solaris Yachts Posted 11 Aug 13:53 UTC Pudsey Bear completes 2,250 mile voyage Pudsey Bear completes 2,250 mile voyage Round the country on the yacht Big Bear raising £62,000 for BBC Children in Need Big Bear Voyage 2026 returned safely and jubilantly to its home port Universal Marina, Hamble this weekend after an epic three-month, 2,250-mile sail around England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland with Pudsey Bear on board. by Big Bear Voyage Posted 11 Aug 11:10 UTC Marine Megafauna in Sailing Guidelines shortlisted Marine Megafauna in Sailing Guidelines shortlisted For the 2026 Sport Positive Awards in the Biodiversity category The Marine Megafauna in Sailing Guidelines, co-authored by World Sailing and the Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG), have been shortlisted for the 2026 Sport Positive Awards in the Biodiversity category. by World Sailing Posted 9 Aug 09:36 UTC El Niño 2026 El Niño 2026 A Powerful Climate Event That Could Shape This Year's Atlantic Crossing Season Climate scientists around the world are closely monitoring what is rapidly developing into one of the strongest El Niño events of recent decades. by Viking Explorers Rally Posted 8 Aug 15:30 UTC Solo Sailor Greg Were returns to Falmouth Solo Sailor Greg Were returns to Falmouth After extraordinary round-the-world voyage Solo sailor Greg Were is set to return to Falmouth late today on 7 August or early 8 August 2026, completing an extraordinary circumnavigation of the globe in his 20-foot sailing boat Hummingbird. by Janine Hess Posted 8 Aug 11:58 UTC Cruising in Croatia video series Episode 4 Cruising in Croatia video series Episode 4 Croatia's greatest treasures aren't always found on the water Croatia's coastline is breathtaking, but its greatest treasures aren't always found on the water. In this episode bad weather changes our plans, giving us the perfect excuse to step ashore and discover Croati's incredible history. by Royal Yachting Association Posted 8 Aug 11:00 UTC Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics and WCC partnership Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics and WCC partnership Celebrating the continued relationship with an event at the Southampton Boat Show Hamble-based rigging specialist, Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics (part of the Ancasta Group), is celebrating the continuation of its partnership with World Cruising Club with a special event at the Southampton International Boat Show. by Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics Posted 7 Aug 15:00 UTC Outbound 5360 making her way out of the build hall Outbound 5360 making her way out of the build hall A modern raised salon unlike any other cruising yacht on the market This is the moment we've been building toward. The Outbound 5360 represents an unprecedented level of design, engineering, and development — every detail considered, every system refined without compromise. by Outbound Yachts Posted 7 Aug 10:12 UTC ARC Baltic returns in style ARC Baltic returns in style An unforgettable Scandinavian adventure after a six-year hiatus The return of ARC Baltic has been hailed a resounding success, with a fleet of cruising yachts completing an unforgettable voyage through some of Northern Europe's most spectacular cruising grounds. by World Cruising Club Posted 5 Aug 17:25 UTC GJW Direct marks 200 years in business GJW Direct marks 200 years in business A historic milestone for one of Liverpool's oldest businesses GJW Direct, the marine insurance provider born in the docks of Liverpool in 1826, is celebrating a its 200-year anniversary this week - a historic milestone for one of the city's oldest businesses. by GJW Direct Posted 5 Aug 13:30 UTC Ancasta appoints Group Brokerage Manager Ancasta appoints Group Brokerage Manager Rob Seabourne moves into the newly-created role Ancasta has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Rob Seabourne to the newly created role of Group Brokerage Manager. by Ancasta Group Posted 5 Aug 08:00 UTC Collector's Edition Collector's Edition Seen from Fiji to Sanctuary Cove, Amsterdam to Auckland, and it was only a limited run! In just its inaugural year, the first edition has already been seen from Fiji to Sanctuary Cove, Amsterdam to Auckland, and it was only a limited run to begin with, handcrafted in the paradisiacal Pacific island group. by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com Posted 4 Aug 19:00 UTC Explore the Cyclops ecosystem Explore the Cyclops ecosystem Setting up your boat for load sensing In the past, load sensing has only been available to race teams and super-yachts, but with our latest technology combining precise and easy-to-install load sensors with a rig management system, load data can be accessed and used on any yacht. by Cyclops Marine Posted 3 Aug 15:30 UTC Seawind Monthly: Meet us in Europe this season Seawind Monthly: Meet us in Europe this season This July, Seawind Europe welcomed sailors to Izmir for an exclusive Open House This July, Seawind Europe welcomed sailors to Izmir for an exclusive Open House, showcasing our factory, service centre and the incredible Aegean coastline. At the centre of it all, were some newly launched Seawind 1170s. by The Seawind Catamarans Team Posted 2 Aug 15:22 UTC Marine Industry unites to save SY Owl Marine Industry unites to save SY Owl A 117-year-old 20m sailing yacht Following the miraculous rescue of SY Owl from the beach in Palma Nova, Mallorca, earlier this year, superyacht manager Jim Passmore commits to the restoration of this incredible classic yacht. by SY Owl Posted 31 Jul 11:45 UTC Cruising in Croatia video series Episode 3 Cruising in Croatia video series Episode 3 Protecting Paradise - How Sailors Can Help Protect Croatia's Incredible Coastline Protecting Paradise - How Sailors Can Help Protect Croatia's Incredible Coastline by Royal Yachting Association Posted 29 Jul 15:30 UTC Backstay Engine Maintenance Logbooks Backstay Engine Maintenance Logbooks Simplifying Upkeep and Taking the Guesswork Out of Service Records Backstay has introduced two new engine maintenance logbooks for boat owners and marine technicians: the Single Engine Maintenance Logbook and the Multiple Engine Maintenance Logbook. by Alya Trofimchuk Posted 28 Jul 15:00 UTC