2025 Jan-Dec IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery Report 2025 Jan-Dec IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery Report Global maritime piracy and armed robbery increased in 2025 Highest number of reported incidents in the Singapore Straits, Somali piracy threat contained by naval presence. by ICC International Maritime Bureau Posted 16 Jan 12:59 UTC Great offers from Sunsail this January Great offers from Sunsail this January Start the new year looking ahead to glorious sunshine and clear blue seas! Start the new year looking ahead to glorious sunshine and clear blue seas with special offers from Sunsail by Sarah Heron Posted 16 Jan 12:00 UTC Henri-Lloyd Winter Sale - New Lines Added Henri-Lloyd Winter Sale - New Lines Added New products added to the sale and further reductions New products added to the sale and further reductions. Designed with purpose. Made to last well beyond winter. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Jan 16:00 UTC Barton Marine Partner with Lindemann Barton Marine Partner with Lindemann Visit at boot Düsseldorf 2026 in Hall 10 on stand C76 Deck equipment experts Barton Marine can be found at boot Düsseldorf 2026 in Hall 10 on stand C76, alongside German distribution partner Robert Lindemann KG, from the 17th to 25th of January. by Barton Marine Posted 15 Jan 12:00 UTC Seldén launches E40rev - electric reversible winch Seldén launches E40rev - electric reversible winch The world premiere will take place at boot Düsseldorf Seldén proudly presents the E40rev, a reversible electric winch operating in two directions and with two speeds. The world premiere will take place at boot Düsseldorf on January 17-25, where the winch will be displayed at the Seldén stand. by Seldén Mast Posted 15 Jan 08:00 UTC Malizia Explorer and Under The Pole join forces Malizia Explorer and Under The Pole join forces For Antarctic Expedition to advance science The sailing research vessels Malizia Explorer and Under The Pole are teaming up for an expedition to Antarctica. The mission brings together an international crew, including Under The Pole co-founders Emmanuelle and Ghislain Bardout. by Team Malizia Posted 15 Jan 05:20 UTC Inside Contest Yachts Inside Contest Yachts How the luxury performance bluewater yachts are built Discover the craftsmanship, heritage, and innovation behind Contest Yachts in this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Jan 14:21 UTC Sail Canada introducing new annual award Sail Canada introducing new annual award Cruising, Power, Navigation and Offshore Sailing Excellence Award to be given out in 2026 Sail Canada is pleased to announce the creation of a new annual award, the Cruising, Power, Navigation and Offshore Sailing Excellence Award. by Sail Canada Posted 13 Jan 18:54 UTC World ARC 2026-27 fleet set sail from Saint Lucia World ARC 2026-27 fleet set sail from Saint Lucia Good winds of around 15 knots from the north-east on Saturday World ARC 2026-27 is officially under way following the start in Saint Lucia on 10 January. by World Cruising Club Posted 12 Jan 17:06 UTC Allen heading to BOOT Düsseldorf with Lindemann Allen heading to BOOT Düsseldorf with Lindemann Showcasing a selection of their performance sailing hardware Allen are pleased to be attending BOOT Düsseldorf 2026, taking place from 17–25 January, one of the world's leading watersports exhibitions, where they'll be showcasing a selection of their performance sailing hardware on the Lindemann stand. by Allen Posted 12 Jan 14:30 UTC 2026 Ladybug Event and SSCA Spring GAM 2026 Ladybug Event and SSCA Spring GAM Announced by SSCA and St. Augustine Sailing The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) and St. Augustine Sailing are pleased to announce a jointly produced 3rd Annual Ladybug Event & SSCA Spring GAM, taking place Friday through Sunday, March 6–8, 2026 in St. Augustine, Florida. by Seven Seas Cruising Association Posted 12 Jan 14:19 UTC Three Sheets Regatta - An Epic Sailing Adventure Three Sheets Regatta - An Epic Sailing Adventure A blast from the past - island-to-island distance racing A blast from the past - island-to-island distance racing - is now one of the hottest Caribbean sailing adventures of the present! The 5th Annual Three Sheets Regatta, set for February 19-22, 2026, delivers on this must-do experience. by Carol Bareuther Posted 12 Jan 13:47 UTC Contest 56CS Premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2026 Contest 56CS Premiere at boot Düsseldorf 2026 Presenting luxury performance cruising at its best Contest Yachts of the Netherlands is pleased to announce the world premiere of the new model 17-metre Contest 56CS to be staged at January's boot Düsseldorf 2026. by Contest Yachts UK Posted 12 Jan 12:20 UTC Cruising the Andaman Islands regulation changes Cruising the Andaman Islands regulation changes Making it a much friendlier and significantly easier yachting destination to visit Major changes in regulations for visiting the Andaman Islands have now made it a much friendlier and significantly easier yachting destination to visit. by Asia Pacific Superyachts Posted 11 Jan 04:05 UTC X-Yachts events to look forward to in 2026 X-Yachts events to look forward to in 2026 The 2026 calendar is already filling with opportunities to connect, sail, and celebrate The 2026 calendar is already filling with opportunities to connect, sail, and celebrate our shared passion for life on the water. From international regattas to relaxed owners' gatherings and inspiring boat shows, we look forward to welcoming you. by X-Yachts Posted 10 Jan 12:00 UTC Viking Explorers 2026 Departs Canary Islands Viking Explorers 2026 Departs Canary Islands The fleet sets course for Cape Verde After weeks of preparation and anticipation, the Viking Explorers fleet successfully departed on the 8th of January, between 09:00 and 12:00 local time, setting course for Mindelo, Cape Verde. by Viking Explorers Rally Posted 9 Jan 09:26 UTC VETUS unveil the all-new E-LINE 22 kW VETUS unveil the all-new E-LINE 22 kW Extending its established E-LINE electric propulsion range VETUS, a global leader in marine propulsion and onboard systems, is proud to unveil the all new E-LINE 22 kW, extending its established E-LINE electric propulsion range. by VETUS Posted 7 Jan 10:19 UTC CCA's 2025 Blue Water Medal to Pete Hill CCA's 2025 Blue Water Medal to Pete Hill Five other award winners named More than 50 years of no-frills ocean voyaging earn Pete Hill the prestigious Blue Water Medal. Joining him in receiving 2025 CCA honors are several others who have overcome numerous challenges at sea and on land, and inspired others to do so. by Cruising Club of America Posted 6 Jan 17:13 UTC Viking Explorers Rally 2026 Departure Rescheduled Viking Explorers Rally 2026 Departure Rescheduled To the morning of Thursday, 8 January, following careful review of forecasted adverse weather The organizers of the Viking Explorers Rally 2026, today announce that the official departure from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has been rescheduled to Thursday, 8 January, following careful review of recent and forecasted adverse weather conditions. by Viking Explorers Rally Posted 5 Jan 17:17 UTC Performance Starts with the Proper Sailcloth Performance Starts with the Proper Sailcloth Every great sailing experience starts with sails you can trust Every great sailing experience starts with sails you can trust. North Sails offers three advanced material technologies, each engineered for precision, durability, and performance. by North Sails Posted 5 Jan 16:00 UTC