Viking Explorers Launches Global Sailing Club Viking Explorers Launches Global Sailing Club A year-round global membership network Viking Explorers, the organisation behind one of the Atlantic's most respected boutique sailing rallies, has launched the Viking Explorers Club: a year-round global membership network giving bluewater sailors exclusive discounts and trusted services. by Viking Explorers Posted 10 May 05:47 UTC Vitters Shipyard - Project Dreamer build update Vitters Shipyard - Project Dreamer build update Project Dreamer heralds the next generation of performance cruisers. Just over six months' on from the keel laying ceremony and first weld, the aluminium structure of Project Dreamer - a 63m flybridge sloop - already hints at this yacht's incredible stature. by Vitters Shipyard Posted 9 May 05:54 UTC Mast down - Doing it differently Mast down - Doing it differently The journey recommences Since getting back to Europe, Phil had relaunched the boat and already sailed the boat 1400 nautical miles (from Portugal to Gibraltar for some equipment upgrades, then back to Portugal and further north to Spain along the Atlantic Ocean). by SV Red Roo Posted 8 May 13:07 UTC Cruising Association launches Lobster Pot Campaign Cruising Association launches Lobster Pot Campaign To improve safety at sea The Cruising Association (CA) has launched its Lobster Pot Campaign, a national initiative calling for safer, more visible marking of static fishing gear in UK waters. by The Cruising Association Posted 8 May 12:00 UTC Vuelta Vertical completes its Antarctic stage Vuelta Vertical completes its Antarctic stage Reaching Valdivia after 22,117 nautical miles Since departing from Castellón, Spain, on 15 November 2025, the expedition has logged 169 days and 22,117 nautical miles sailed. by Vuelta Vertical Posted 8 May 05:45 UTC Summer Sailstice Celebrates 26 Years Summer Sailstice Celebrates 26 Years annual global celebration of sailing on Saturday, June 20th Founded in 2001 by John Arndt, Summer Sailstice unites sailors everywhere for one upbeat, downwind, easy-reaching weekend of hoisting sails and connecting sailors with a worldwide celebration of the unique qualities of enjoying life under sail. by Summer Sailstice Posted 7 May 16:32 UTC Wooden Boat Stage returns for 2026 Wooden Boat Stage returns for 2026 An expanded presence following a standout debut year at the Southampton International Boat Show The Southampton International Boat Show will unveil a significantly expanded Wooden Boat Stage in 2026, creating an even bigger platform to celebrate, showcase and support the future of wooden boatbuilding in the UK. by Southampton International Boat Show Posted 7 May 12:56 UTC Aquavista and Haven Knox-Johnston team up Aquavista and Haven Knox-Johnston team up Offering customers highly competitive and great value options for boat insurance Working side by side, Haven Knox-Johnston and Aquavista will be offering customers across the 33 Aquavista marinas, highly competitive and great value options for boat insurance. by Haven Knox-Johnston Posted 6 May 13:30 UTC Hamble Scramble 2026 Hamble Scramble 2026 The forecast, whichever model you looked at, showed little hope of wind all morning The forecast, whichever model you looked at, showed little hope of wind all morning until about midday. Just Do It (J80) decided that the wind would not play ball and would remain at home to eat their Colin the Caterpillar cupcakes instead. by Pat Stables Posted 6 May 13:22 UTC Henri-Lloyd's best-selling short Henri-Lloyd's best-selling short The Explorer Short is lightweight, quick-dry and made to move Lightweight, quick-dry and made to move, the Explorer Short is built for long summer days on the water and off it. Available in men's and women's styles, with a full range of colours to choose from. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 5 May 17:00 UTC Pogo Structures announces the Pogo 50 2 Pogo Structures announces the Pogo 50 2 A new 15-metre cruising sailboat French boatbuilder Pogo Structures is currently developing the POGO 50 2, a new 50-foot sail yacht designed for long-distance cruising. by Pogo Structures Posted 5 May 08:03 UTC Veterans sail into halfway milestone Veterans sail into halfway milestone Of 2,000-mile UK expedition carrying Invictus Games flag Two traditionally rigged tall ships, Spirit of Falmouth and Pellew, crewed by a rotating team of 70 wounded, injured and sick (WIS) veterans and serving personnel, have today reached the halfway mark of their 2,000-mile Full Circle Expedition. by Vicky Sales Posted 4 May 13:28 UTC 46 Nations to send ships into New York Harbor 46 Nations to send ships into New York Harbor For America's 250th Birthday With less than three months remaining before America's 250th anniversary, Sail4th 250 has announced the full scope of events planned for July 3-7, 2026 in the Port of New York and New Jersey. by Sail4th 250 Posted 2 May 14:59 UTC Dufour unveils its new brand territory Dufour unveils its new brand territory And affirms a broader vision of sailing Dufour is entering a new phase in its development, unveiling an expanded vision of sailing in response to the evolving monohull market and the expectations of a new generation of sailors. by Dufour Yachts Posted 1 May 07:22 UTC Mav Lite Shell 2.0 Mav Lite Shell 2.0 The Technical Waterproof for Every Setting Everyone dreams of that waterproof jacket you can take anywhere. Where no matter the weather, the setting, or the company, it just works. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 30 Apr 17:30 UTC Explora Journeys redefine luxury cruising Explora Journeys redefine luxury cruising Time, space, and meaningful experiences at sea. Luxury cruising has changed dramatically in recent years. Today's travellers are not simply looking for transport between destinations. They want time, space, and meaningful experiences at sea. by Explora Journeys Posted 30 Apr 11:00 UTC New HFD5 at the Palma International Boat Show New HFD5 at the Palma International Boat Show Come and meet the team from A+T on our stand in the Refit & Repair area Come and meet the team from A+T on our stand in the Refit & Repair area for a full demonstration of our instruments, including the new HFD5 Full Colour Display. by A+T Instruments Posted 28 Apr 08:38 UTC ARES Yachts launches new 62m flagship SIMENA ARES Yachts launches new 62m flagship SIMENA Blending classic lines with contemporary performance and style ARES Yachts is proud to have completed its 62m flagship, the elegant ketch SIMENA. The yacht has demonstrated its potential during extensive sea trials off Antalya, Turkey, where she has exceeded expectations for speed and handling. by Ares Yachts Posted 27 Apr 11:39 UTC Team Malizia statement on Lukas Wehage Team Malizia statement on Lukas Wehage Deeply saddened to confirm the death of the 32 year old from Germany Team Malizia, together with the family, is deeply saddened to confirm the death of Lukas Wehage, 32, from Germany, who was with the Malizia Explorer research vessel. by Team Malizia Posted 23 Apr 20:00 UTC Her Planet Earth to join Panexplore Her Planet Earth to join Panexplore For all-female North Atlantic Sailing Expedition From Iceland to the Faroe Islands, a team of women will cross one of the world's most demanding oceans - where resilience, sisterhood, and purpose meet the raw power of nature. by Her Planet Earth Posted 23 Apr 10:41 UTC