Chris Bertish announces TransCat Expedition 2026 Chris Bertish announces TransCat Expedition 2026 To sail a production beach catamaran (with no cabin) unsupported across the Pacific South African Adventurer, Author, Speaker, Ocean Pioneer and Ocean Advocate Chris Bertish is poised to embark on his most daring voyage yet: the TransCat Expedition 2026, Oceans without Borders. by Chris Bertish Posted 18 May 20:16 UTC Sailing the Coast of Mallorca with Gill Meller Sailing the Coast of Mallorca with Gill Meller Henri-Lloyd spent time with the chef and sailor Henri-Lloyd spent time with chef and sailor Gill Meller by the water, moving through the natural rhythm of the day. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 17 May 11:00 UTC RNLI lifesavers nominated for four awards RNLI lifesavers nominated for four awards Volunteers and staff recognised for Global Search & Rescue Excellence Volunteers and staff of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) have been nominated for four Global Search & Rescue Excellence Awards, including the RNLI lifeguards, who are up for Team of the Year during their 25th anniversary. by RNLI Posted 17 May 09:02 UTC The GJW Spotlight The GJW Spotlight Regular maintenance and repairs to your boat will help it look and performing at its best Ensuring that you carry out regular maintenance and repairs to your boat will help keep your vessel looking and performing at its best. On top of that, it could extend its lifespan and catch any issues in their tracks before they cause further problems. by GJW Direct Posted 16 May 11:00 UTC Looking towards future: First World Sailing Day Looking towards future: First World Sailing Day You can impact the future of sailing The sailing and maritime media can play an important role in bringing together the global sailing community. by World Sailing Day Posted 16 May 09:18 UTC Henri-Lloyd Explorer skorts, shorts and trousers Henri-Lloyd Explorer skorts, shorts and trousers Ideal for life on and off the water Henri-Lloyd's Explorer range is a collection of high-performance shorts, trousers and skorts engineered for active users looking for style, comfort, and durability in all situations. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 May 11:00 UTC No autopilot, no shortcuts No autopilot, no shortcuts Why people seek the ultimate sailing endurance challenge What drives someone with no sailing experience to sign up for one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet? To race around the world on stripped-back, manual racing yachts? by Kathryn Pridie Posted 13 May 13:30 UTC Dufour unveils the new Dufour 39 Dufour unveils the new Dufour 39 A new approach to the cruising sailboat With Dufour 39, Dufour continues the evolution of its range with a new-generation cruising sailboat designed to meet the diversity of today's sailing lifestyles and cruising programs. by Dufour Yachts Posted 13 May 12:14 UTC The Francis Chichester 60th Anniversary Challenge The Francis Chichester 60th Anniversary Challenge John Passmore will be setting off on the same route on 27th August This year is the 60th anniversary of solo sailor Francis Chichester setting out to race around the world against the time of the great clipper ship Cutty Sark. by John Passmore Posted 13 May 07:54 UTC Built For Sun, Spray & Movement Built For Sun, Spray & Movement Zhik hats are quick-dry, secure, and ready for long days on and around the water New hats have landed, built for sun, spray, and movement. Quick-dry, secure, and ready for long days on and around the water. by Zhik Posted 11 May 19:30 UTC ARC Europe sailors set sail from Sint Maarten ARC Europe sailors set sail from Sint Maarten The first leg of their transtlantic crossing The ARC Europe 2026 fleet have set sail from Sint Maarten to Bermuda, on what is the first leg of their transatlantic crossing. by World Cruising Club Posted 11 May 13:23 UTC Ancasta strengthens bluewater expertise Ancasta strengthens bluewater expertise With the appointment of offshore sailing specialist Harry Lightfoot Ancasta International Boat Sales has strengthened its position in the bluewater yacht sector with the appointment of offshore sailing specialist Harry Lightfoot as Brokerage Manager of its Hamble office. by Ancasta Posted 11 May 08:00 UTC 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