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 Bringing Windward Back to Life Bringing Windward Back to Life With a little help from classic Barton Victory blocks Every so often, a customer story comes along that makes us smile from ear to ear. Robert Starr, a successful author based in the inland Northwest of the U.S, has spent over a year lovingly restoring his beautiful lapstrake dinghy 'Windward'. by Barton Marine Posted 6 Dec 17:00 UTC Sailing boat premieres at boot Düsseldorf Sailing boat premieres at boot Düsseldorf Düsseldorf will be transformed into a mecca for water sports As the world's largest water sports trade fair, boot Düsseldorf will once again be an attractive destination in 2026 for anyone interested in nautical topics. by boot Düsseldorf Posted 6 Dec 10:47 UTC Henri-Lloyd has it all wrapped up for Christmas Henri-Lloyd has it all wrapped up for Christmas A range of nautical inspired gifts perfect for the festive season Finding the perfect nautical-inspired gifts this Christmas is now easier than ever, thanks to Henri-Lloyd. 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But when the temperature drops, the dynamics change. by Baltic Lifejackets Posted 5 Dec 10:30 UTC Maximize Performance with Proper Care Maximize Performance with Proper Care Sail care should start the minute your get your new sails Sail care should start the minute your get your new sails. Whether in season or off season, there are sail care basics to follow that keep sails in peak condition. by North Sails Posted 4 Dec 16:30 UTC 30% Off All Henri-Lloyd Jackets for a Limited Time 30% Off All Henri-Lloyd Jackets for a Limited Time Engineered warmth, weather protection and everyday durability Engineered warmth, weather protection and everyday durability. All Henri-Lloyds jackets are 30% off for Cyber Week only. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 4 Dec 12:00 UTC Nextgen by Jajo achieves line honours in ARC 2025 Nextgen by Jajo achieves line honours in ARC 2025 A fast Atlantic crossing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria The first boat of the ARC 2025 fleet has arrived in Saint Lucia following a fast Atlantic crossing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. by World Cruising Club Posted 3 Dec 20:40 UTC Look after your boat with Compare Boat Insurance Look after your boat with Compare Boat Insurance Top tips on boat insurance and winterising your boat We're now firmly in winter's grip. Spring seems a long way off, and over the winter there's plenty of essential maintenance for your boat to be done, and boat insurance should be top of your list. by Sarah Heron Posted 3 Dec 16:00 UTC The RYA 150 Podcast episode 11 The RYA 150 Podcast episode 11 Technology - what does the future hold for boating? Sailing and boating have always evolved - but today, technology is transforming the sport faster than ever. by RYA Posted 3 Dec 13:06 UTC First ARC+ 2025 boat arrives in Grenada First ARC+ 2025 boat arrives in Grenada Jubilant scenes of celebration for Enjoy The Silence The first boat of the ARC+ 2025 fleet has made landfall in Grenada, to jubilant scenes on the docks at Camper & Nicholson Port Louis Marina. by World Cruising Club Posted 2 Dec 21:27 UTC First Look: Seldén CXr at Metstrade 2025 First Look: Seldén CXr at Metstrade 2025 Patented ratchet design and innovative 'nail' terminal Code sails have revolutionised sail handling on yachts, and Seldén's second generation of furlers, called CXr, have a patented ratchet design, as well as an innovative 'nail' terminal to connect to the torsion cables. by Mark Jardine Posted 2 Dec 12:00 UTC Designing and building a modern cruising dinghy Designing and building a modern cruising dinghy A dinghy cruising resurgence is upon us! A dinghy cruising resurgence is upon us! Perhaps it's due to the increasing costs of owning larger boats, or the romance fuelled by books like Swallows and Amazons and Those Snake Island Kids, or the fact that cruising dinghies can be built by anyone. by Australian Wooden Boat Festival Posted 1 Dec 08:38 UTC Keep it in the family. Keep it Tasmanian. Keep it in the family. Keep it Tasmanian. Seeing as we have been somewhat zeroed in on Tassie over the last little while, let's keep going Now the Australian with the fastest time for a solo, non-stop, and unassisted circumnavigation of this here planet is Ken Gourlay, OAM. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 30 Nov 21:00 UTC Meet A+T's newest display: the full colour QBD7 Meet A+T's newest display: the full colour QBD7 In response to strong market demand for a smaller version of the hugely popular 12" BFD In response to strong market demand for a smaller, more versatile version of the hugely popular 12" BFD, A+T Instruments were proud to show off their new QBD7 at METS. by A+T Instruments Posted 30 Nov 16:00 UTC