In the owners' words! In the owners' words! Excess is really the best of both worlds Marco and Lizzy, owners of the Excess 11 "Bombarda" said: "For us, Excess is really the best of both worlds". by Excess Posted 28 Nov 00:12 UTC Seldén Mast expands sales team in the UK Seldén Mast expands sales team in the UK Welcoming Richard Thoroughgood back to the team Following a seven-year hiatus, Seldén Mast has welcomed back Richard Thoroughgood to its sales team for the third time, expanding its sales team in the UK. by Seldén Mast Posted 27 Nov 12:00 UTC Which is the right Lewmar anchor for me? Which is the right Lewmar anchor for me? Delta is used by lifeboat organisations worldwide Lewmar has built an impressive range of anchors over the years. Their flagship anchor, the Delta, is the primary anchor used by numerous national lifeboat organisations worldwide. by Aleix Escorsell Posted 27 Nov 09:00 UTC It's Friday again... but not any Friday It's Friday again... but not any Friday Up to 15% off across all Sea Sure affiliated brands Up to 15% off across all Sea Sure affiliated brands for Black Friday 2021. This covers Blacks & Taylors, WBV Shock Mitigation Solutions, and Sea Sure too. by Sea Sure Posted 26 Nov 15:00 UTC Make a positive impact this Blue Friday... Make a positive impact this Blue Friday... Henri-Lloyd striving towards a more sustainable future As we strive towards a more sustainable future, we are increasingly passionate in our belief in offering exceptional quality clothing that lasts, at one great, everyday price. This Blue Friday we are asking you to only buy what you need. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 26 Nov 13:00 UTC Join the Andrew Simpson Yachting team! Join the Andrew Simpson Yachting team! Andrew Simpson Foundation are recruiting for a Sales & Communications Coordinator Andrew Simpson Yachting are recruiting for a Sales & Communications Coordinator by Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation Posted 26 Nov 12:30 UTC Editron to deliver Baltic 110 propulsion system Editron to deliver Baltic 110 propulsion system The vessel is expected to be delivered to its owner in 2023 Danfoss' Editron division has been commissioned by Baltic Yachts to provide all critical components for the hybrid power plant and propulsion system that will power the Baltic 110 custom superyacht. by Danfoss Editron Posted 26 Nov 10:15 UTC RYA welcomes Government assurance RYA welcomes Government assurance That changes to Immigration Act will not criminalise boaters The Home Office has confirmed to the RYA that the amendments the Government is making to section 25 of the Immigration Act 1971 are only intended to apply to those who unlawfully assist immigration and help asylum seekers to enter the UK. by Royal Yachting Association Posted 25 Nov 19:03 UTC Tradewind Voyages Offer Free Drinks In the Med Tradewind Voyages Offer Free Drinks In the Med Tradewind Voyages Offer Free Drinks In the Mediterranean For Black Friday Complimentary All In Collection & 10% Early Bird Discount Golden Horizon guests, booking the France & Spain Collection this Black Friday*, can look forward to a complimentary upgrade to the ‘All in collection'; worth a massive £448pp! by The Cruise Village Posted 25 Nov 18:00 UTC ASA sailor saves woman adrift off Los Angeles ASA sailor saves woman adrift off Los Angeles During the maiden sail of his Catalina 25 Defiant Most of the time, when a sailing skipper rescues someone from the water, it's one of the crew who fell overboard, and it's usually a man (85%), but not this time. ASA Student Khosrow Khosravani, with three friends by Lenox Grasso Posted 25 Nov 16:19 UTC Pent up; latent; smouldering; underlying Pent up; latent; smouldering; underlying Timing is everything Timing is everything. Whether that's the punch line of a joke, arriving home early, or late, so as to be there or not be there, depending on the mission at hand... Of course another crucial action requiring expertly deft timing, is passage making. by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com Posted 24 Nov 22:00 UTC X4.3 first test sail X4.3 first test sail The moment was witnessed and toasted in champagne by X-Yachts dealers from around the globe The moment was witnessed and toasted in champagne by X-Yachts dealers from around the globe, well knowing that this new member of the Pure X line will soon become the most popular model of all X-Yachts. by X-Yachts Posted 24 Nov 05:24 UTC Become a #boatgen ambassador! Become a #boatgen ambassador! Become a #boatgen ambassador! This September, boatfolk and the Andrew Simpson Foundation launched #boatgen, a ground-breaking new programme designed to get young boaters out on the water and bring them together, giving them all the tools they might need to start having fun afloat. by Andrew Simpson Foundation Posted 23 Nov 12:00 UTC Interview with PowerUP Energy Technologies CEO Interview with PowerUP Energy Technologies CEO We speak to Dr. Ivar Kruusenberg at METSTRADE 2021 Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com, talks to Dr. Ivar Kruusenberg, CEO and founder of PowerUP Energy Technologies, at METSTRADE 2021 to find out more about their fuel cell generators which use pure hydrogen gas as fuel. by Mark Jardine Posted 22 Nov 15:56 UTC Seldén carbon furling mast on new Oyster 495 Seldén carbon furling mast on new Oyster 495 Benefitting from Seldén Mast's new push button sailing technology When the first Oyster 495 hits the water in early 2022, it'll be sporting a Seldén carbon furling mast with new push button sailing technology developed specifically for this new model, the likes of which has not been seen to date on a sub 50ft yacht. by Seldén Mast Posted 22 Nov 10:37 UTC 36th ARC departs Las Palmas 36th ARC departs Las Palmas The ocean crossing community has filled the docks of Las Palmas Marina Cruisers, racers, and multihulls; sleek ocean racing machines alongside comfortable family cruisers; superyachts with professional crews, and excited friends living the dream by World Cruising Club Posted 21 Nov 19:10 UTC High pressure as the ARC start approaches High pressure as the ARC start approaches Everyone prepares for the departure on Sunday There's a mix of excitement and slight apprehension with sailors around the docks today as everyone prepares for the departure of the ARC tomorrow. by World Cruising Club Posted 20 Nov 17:23 UTC Behind the scenes of Nauta's Southern Wind 105GT Behind the scenes of Nauta's Southern Wind 105GT Fourth and lightest version of the groundbreaking design Nauta Design has showcased the depth of its design skills in the brand-new Southern Wind 105GT, Taniwha, one of the stars of the recent Monaco Yacht Show. by Nauta Design Posted 20 Nov 16:34 UTC AI speeds delivery of critical information AI speeds delivery of critical information Training AI to identify marine mammal calls from acoustic recordings opens new possibilities The Alaska Fisheries Science Center Marine Mammal Laboratory developed Infrastructure for Noise and Soundscape Tolerant Investigation of Nonspecific Call Types, or INSTINCT. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 20 Nov 15:19 UTC Discover Escape to Nature Discover Escape to Nature Lagoon supporting their ecological initiatives Escape to Nature is a photographic and cinematographic production company with a documentary film series project. Their films have won over not only viewers, but also juries at major film festivals winning over 100 awards. by Lagoon Posted 20 Nov 10:01 UTC