The safety check nearly half of boat owners skip The safety check nearly half of boat owners skip According to new research by the RNLI and insurers New research suggests that while almost every boat owner checks the weather before heading out, fewer than 6 in 10 always take the simple step of telling someone their route or plans. by Brodie Busby Posted 30 Sep 13:30 UTC Sanlorenzo Yachts UK appoints Joe Hill Sanlorenzo Yachts UK appoints Joe Hill Senior Sales Broker and Brokerage Director in the UK Sanlorenzo Yachts UK has appointed Joe Hill as Senior Sales Broker and Brokerage Director, strengthening its new yacht sales and brokerage operation as the business continues to expand its presence in the UK. by Sanlorenzo Yachts UK Posted 30 Sep 11:00 UTC FountainePajot Sailing Catamarans FountainePajot Sailing Catamarans A new generation dedicated to the experience of life at sea With the world premieres of the FP48 and FP55, along with the new FP51 Flybridge, Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans continues to renew its range around innovation, quality of life on board, and sailing performance. by Fountaine Pajot Posted 30 Sep 10:51 UTC TYHA Marina of the Year Awards 2026 TYHA Marina of the Year Awards 2026 Marina excellence takes centre stage Marina excellence takes centre stage as The Yacht Harbour Association reveals the winners of the 2026 Marina of the Year Awards by British Marine Posted 27 Sep 05:32 UTC Dufour 39: responding to new market expectations Dufour 39: responding to new market expectations A renewed range, a new expression of sailing Dufour unveils its new identity and completes the renewal of its range with the world premiere of the Dufour 39. A new chapter that remains true to the brand's DNA: the pleasure of sailing, seaworthiness, and comfort on board. by Fountaine Pajot Posted 26 Sep 16:04 UTC SSCA welcomes restoration of NOAA weather charts SSCA welcomes restoration of NOAA weather charts 72- and 96-hour surface forecast graphical products are scheduled to resume Wednesday, September 30 Seven Seas Cruising Association joined mariners and marine-weather professionals in raising concerns after the extended surface forecast charts were suspended during the 2026 cruising and hurricane season. by Seven Seas Cruising Association Posted 25 Sep 10:06 UTC World's largest sloop unveiled World's largest sloop unveiled Royal Huisman's 85m Project 410 approaches launch At the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show, Royal Huisman presents a world premiere. The 85m / 280ft Royal Huisman Project 410, the world's largest sloop rigged sailing yacht. by Royal Huisman Posted 24 Sep 15:50 UTC A+T's Full Colour Display range A+T's Full Colour Display range Designed to provide clear and reliable data across a wide variety of yacht installations A+T's Full Colour Display range has been designed to provide clear and reliable data across a wide variety of yacht installations. by A+T Instruments Posted 24 Sep 13:50 UTC 'Batavia' arrives at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam 'Batavia' arrives at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam Full-scale reconstruction of the 1628 Dutch East India Company 'retourschip' The wooden hull will be lowered into a purpose-built steel cradle in dry dock 4; the same dock she was launched from in 1995. by Museum Batavialand Posted 23 Sep 08:36 UTC Afternoon of rigging advice in Southampton Afternoon of rigging advice in Southampton Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics welcomes bluewater sailing community to Boat Show Around 80 World Cruising Club members and guests came together at the Southampton International Boat Show on Saturday 19 September for a special event hosted by Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics, part of the Ancasta Group. by Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics Posted 22 Sep 16:00 UTC Sailing with Smart Rig Manager Sailing with Smart Rig Manager Navigating your Live Sailing page We take you through the Smart Rig Manager Live Sailing page: what does it show you and why is it useful? by Cyclops Marine Posted 22 Sep 08:00 UTC 12-Seminar Weather Training Series for cruisers 12-Seminar Weather Training Series for cruisers SSCA & MWC turn Chris Parker's live instruction into structured, reusable weather-education program The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) is expanding Seven Seas University® with a comprehensive 12-seminar marine weather education series presented in partnership with Marine Weather Center (MWXC) and Chris Parker, Chief Forecaster. by Seven Seas Cruising Association Posted 21 Sep 18:17 UTC The Original Uniform of Sailing The Original Uniform of Sailing For generations, the rugby shirt has been part of the visual language of sailing For generations, the rugby shirt has been part of the visual language of sailing. On deck, around the marina and ashore, its combination of comfort, durability and simplicity has made it an enduring uniform of life around the water. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 20 Sep 13:30 UTC RYA Yachtmaster of the Year Announced RYA Yachtmaster of the Year Announced Tom Stierle presented with award by Mike Golding at Southampton International Boat Show The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has announced Tom Stierle as the recipient of the RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2025 award, recognising his outstanding sailing skill, knowledge and seamanship. by RYA Press Office Posted 19 Sep 16:00 UTC Wood, Water and Wild Places Wood, Water and Wild Places The wooden boat adventures for all Four leading UK wooden-boat adventure providers to take part in a special panel at Southampton Boat Show on the Wooden Boat Stage — 1500 - 20th September. by Belinda Joslin Posted 18 Sep 10:01 UTC RYA refreshed Together on Water strategy RYA refreshed Together on Water strategy Ambitious vision to double participation and connect more people to the water The RYA and British Sailing have today unveiled the refreshed Together on Water strategy, setting out an ambitious ten-year vision to connect more people than ever before with the water and the benefits it brings. by RYA Press Office Posted 17 Sep 15:51 UTC Whale migration season: What sailors should know Whale migration season: What sailors should know Vessel strikes are one of the leading causes of death for large whales worldwide With Pacific gray whales moving south from November to January, and humpbacks heading south from late autumn through December toward Hawaii, Mexico and Central America, it's peak season for whale encounters at sea. by Jodi Lynn Karpes Posted 17 Sep 10:49 UTC Experience a voyage of discovery with Sunsail Experience a voyage of discovery with Sunsail Explore the Med by boat with Sunsail's expert guidance When you book a sailing holiday, the view changes every day. Exploring an area by yacht changes your perspective, gives you freedom to explore, flexibility to choose your route and a sense of discovery. by Sarah Heron Posted 17 Sep 08:00 UTC Launching the first southern hemisphere X40E Launching the first southern hemisphere X40E Fitted with a powerful Oceanvolt motor that regenerates power once it hits 6 knots The second X-Yachts X40E ever launched was splashed at ORAM's boatyard, Auckland NZ in August this year. The Auckland based owner is an avid sailor and ORAM's were contracted to commission the yacht following her being shipped from Denmark. by X-Yachts New Zealand Posted 17 Sep 06:42 UTC Bluewater contemporary classic Ouzel Bluewater contemporary classic Ouzel 95' masterclass in New England boatbuilding The multi-year commitment of a team spanning the North Atlantic has created the unique Ouzel, a 95ft superyacht, sailing this summer under the command of her delighted owner. by MCM Posted 16 Sep 14:54 UTC