Viking Explorers Rally stopover at Marina Mindelo Viking Explorers Rally stopover at Marina Mindelo The fleet of 22 boats safely reached its first destination in São Vicente The fleet of 22 boats embarked on the 850-mile voyage south to the Cape Verde Islands, which took between 4 to 8 days to complete under exceptional sailing conditions. by Oliver Solanas Heinrichs Posted 21 Jan 15:37 UTC Understanding the threat of Orcas when sailing Understanding the threat of Orcas when sailing With Haven Knox-Johnston's free webinar on 11th February If you are planning on crossing the Bay of Biscay, or cruising off the Iberian coast this year, Haven Knox-Johnston's upcoming free webinar, "Understanding the threat of Orcas when sailing" is not to be missed. by Haven Knox-Johnston Posted 21 Jan 12:00 UTC Dinghy Cruising Association to mark 70th birthday Dinghy Cruising Association to mark 70th birthday Boats, talk and cake at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show The Dinghy Cruising Association is marking its 70th birthday at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show as membership hits a new record. by Joe Murphy Posted 20 Jan 16:06 UTC Youth Yachting Program Reaches Halfway Point Youth Yachting Program Reaches Halfway Point Learning the ins and outs of the yacht charter industry in the Caribbean Seven young Vincentians have been working diligently, learning the ins and outs of the yacht charter industry as part of the SVG Sailing Association 'Youth Yacht Charter Program'. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 20 Jan 08:47 UTC boot 2025 inspires on the first weekend boot 2025 inspires on the first weekend Full exhibition halls, successful business, sporting highlights boot Düsseldorf inspires visitors with its range of offers. The water sports community celebrated a strong weekend in 16 exhibition halls. Whether surfing, diving, sailing, paddling or e-gaming, fun was the order of the day everywhere. by boot Düsseldorf Posted 20 Jan 06:56 UTC Awards Night at boot Düsseldorf 2025 Awards Night at boot Düsseldorf 2025 The industry came together for FLAGSHIP NIGHT The industry came together for FLAGSHIP NIGHT, the joint maritime get-together of Delius Klasing Verlag (Germany) and boot Düsseldorf, to kick off the world's largest water sports fair. by boot Düsseldorf Posted 19 Jan 08:00 UTC Contest 63CS wins European Yacht of the Year 2025 Contest 63CS wins European Yacht of the Year 2025 Presented on the opening night of boot Düsseldorf At Contest Yachts, the Netherland's premiere semi-custom yacht builder, we're delighted and proud to announce that the gorgeous, newly launched 19-metre Contest 63CS has just won the prestigious title European Yacht of the Year 2025. by Contest Yachts Posted 19 Jan 07:51 UTC Official launch of the ORC 52.2 Official launch of the ORC 52.2 Combining simplicity and sensation The French shipyard ORC based in the heart of the Sailing Valley in Lorient is proud to announce the official launch of its latest model the ORC 52.2, a catamaran that redefines the standards of high-end sailing. by Grand Large Yachting Posted 18 Jan 14:56 UTC XR 41 World Premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2025 XR 41 World Premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2025 X-Yachts CEO Kræn B. Nielsen presides over the big reveal The XR 41 is one of the most exciting race yachts for 2025, and we were at the World Premiere on Saturday 18th January at boot Düsseldorf. by Mark Jardine Posted 18 Jan 10:50 UTC An exciting week ahead in Santa Marta An exciting week ahead in Santa Marta The programme kicked off this morning with a tour to a coffee farm and waterfalls After a couple of packed days with arrivals in IGY Santa Marta, Colombia, the programme kicked off this morning with a tour to a coffee farm and waterfalls. by World Cruising Club Posted 18 Jan 04:55 UTC The Eco Panther Series by McConaghy Boats The Eco Panther Series by McConaghy Boats A revolutionary line of full electric yachts We are thrilled to introduce the Eco Panther Series, a revolutionary line of full electric yachts by McConaghy Boats. by McConaghy Boats Posted 18 Jan 04:21 UTC Barton Marine Exhibiting at boot Düsseldorf 2025 Barton Marine Exhibiting at boot Düsseldorf 2025 With German distributor Lindemann in Hall 10, on stand C76 Barton Marine's extensive range of deck hardware can be found at the 2025 Dusseldorf Boat Show with German distributor Lindemann in Hall 10, on stand C76. by Barton Marine Posted 16 Jan 14:30 UTC Henri-Lloyd M-Pro 3.0 now in Winter Sale Henri-Lloyd M-Pro 3.0 now in Winter Sale 100% waterproof and highly breathable Get the edge with the Henri-Lloyd M-Pro 3.0, now available in the Winter Sale. Engineered to win, this gear is 100% waterproof and highly breathable, delivering ultimate performance. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 16 Jan 12:00 UTC Introducing the new J/36 Introducing the new J/36 The evolution of the much-loved J/112E J/Composites and J/Boats are pleased to introduce the NEW J/36, the evolution of the much-loved J/112E, a design that's been winning hearts and silver around the world since launching in 2016. by J Composites Posted 15 Jan 17:26 UTC Cruising Association honours Kirsten Neuschäfer Cruising Association honours Kirsten Neuschäfer With The Duchess of Kent Trophy History-making sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer has been awarded the prestigious Duchess of Kent Trophy by the Cruising Association in recognition of her extraordinary victory in the 2022 Golden Globe Race and heroic rescue of fellow sailor Tapio Lehtinen. by The Cruising Association Posted 15 Jan 17:08 UTC 2024 Jan-Dec IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery report 2024 Jan-Dec IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery report Maritime piracy dropped in 2024, but crew safety remains at risk The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has reported a decline in global maritime incidents and piracy in 2024 but urges continued caution as crew safety remains at risk. by ICC International Maritime Bureau Posted 15 Jan 15:45 UTC Ancasta Yachts Services partners with Flexiteek UK Ancasta Yachts Services partners with Flexiteek UK To become its synthetic decking installer on the South Coast for yachts 35-75ft Ancasta Yachts Services has partnered with Flexiteek International's UK distributor Advanced Marine Decking (Flexiteek UK) to become its synthetic decking installer on the South Coast for yachts 35-75ft. by Ancasta Posted 15 Jan 14:30 UTC Saffier SL 46 MED - first offcial images revealed Saffier SL 46 MED - first offcial images revealed Providing a glimpse ahead of its global debut at Boot Düsseldorf Saffier Yachts proudly unveils the very first official photos of the Saffier SL 46 MED, providing a glimpse of the new flagship of Saffier Yachts ahead of its global debut at Boot Düsseldorf 2025. by Saffier Yachts Posted 13 Jan 19:24 UTC New J/40, J/99, and J/70 set for boot Düsseldorf New J/40, J/99, and J/70 set for boot Düsseldorf On display in Hall 16, Stand D21 this month in Germany The world-famous boot Düsseldorf Boat Show is taking place from January 18th to 26th, 2025 in Dusseldorf, Germany at the sprawling Messe Conference & Exhibit Center. by J Composites Posted 13 Jan 14:30 UTC Christian Radich to visit Saint Martin again Christian Radich to visit Saint Martin again The ship is again hosted by Alberic Ellis and his team of the Port de Marigot The non-profit association Caribbean Sail Training announced today that the majestic sail training vessel Christian Radich will visit St.Martin again and that they will offer an "Open Ship" day to the public on Sunday January 19, 2025. by Caribbean Sail Training Posted 12 Jan 12:28 UTC