Racing sailing, cruising, and leisure marine industry news updated every hourhttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/Copyright YY Online Services Ltden-ukWed, 23 Sep 2026 16:14:50 GMTWed, 23 Sep 2026 16:14:50 GMT20https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/300022/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/300022/?source=rssMuseum BatavialandWed, 23 Sep 2026 08:36:14 GMTThe wooden hull will be lowered into a purpose-built steel cradle in dry dock 4; the same dock she was launched from in 1995.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/300052/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/300052/?source=rssAdvanced Rigging & HydraulicsTue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTAround 80 World Cruising Club members and guests came together at the Southampton International Boat Show on Saturday 19 September for a special event hosted by Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics, part of the Ancasta Group.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/300032/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/300032/?source=rssCyclops MarineTue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTWe take you through the Smart Rig Manager Live Sailing page: what does it show you and why is it useful?https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/300039/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/300039/?source=rssSeven Seas Cruising AssociationMon, 21 Sep 2026 18:17:47 GMTThe Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) is expanding Seven Seas University® with a comprehensive 12-seminar marine weather education series presented in partnership with Marine Weather Center (MWXC) and Chris Parker, Chief Forecaster.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299947/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299947/?source=rssHenri-LloydSun, 20 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMTFor generations, the rugby shirt has been part of the visual language of sailing. On deck, around the marina and ashore, its combination of comfort, durability and simplicity has made it an enduring uniform of life around the water.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299954/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299954/?source=rssRYA Press OfficeSat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTThe Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has announced Tom Stierle as the recipient of the RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2025 award, recognising his outstanding sailing skill, knowledge and seamanship.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299944/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299944/?source=rssBelinda JoslinFri, 18 Sep 2026 10:01:00 GMTFour leading UK wooden-boat adventure providers to take part in a special panel at Southampton Boat Show on the Wooden Boat Stage — 1500 - 20th September.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299920/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299920/?source=rssRYA Press OfficeThu, 17 Sep 2026 15:51:00 GMTThe RYA and British Sailing have today unveiled the refreshed Together on Water strategy, setting out an ambitious ten-year vision to connect more people than ever before with the water and the benefits it brings.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299893/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299893/?source=rssJodi Lynn KarpesThu, 17 Sep 2026 10:49:02 GMTWith Pacific gray whales moving south from November to January, and humpbacks heading south from late autumn through December toward Hawaii, Mexico and Central America, it's peak season for whale encounters at sea.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299838/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299838/?source=rssSarah HeronThu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTWhen you book a sailing holiday, the view changes every day. Exploring an area by yacht changes your perspective, gives you freedom to explore, flexibility to choose your route and a sense of discovery.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299898/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299898/?source=rssX-Yachts New ZealandThu, 17 Sep 2026 06:42:00 GMTThe second X-Yachts X40E ever launched was splashed at ORAM's boatyard, Auckland NZ in August this year. The Auckland based owner is an avid sailor and ORAM's were contracted to commission the yacht following her being shipped from Denmark.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299898/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299898/?source=rssX-Yachts New ZealandThu, 17 Sep 2026 06:42:00 GMTThe second X-Yachts X40E ever launched was splashed at ORAM's boatyard, Auckland NZ in August this year. The Auckland based owner is an avid sailor and ORAM's were contracted to commission the yacht following her being shipped from Denmark.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299875/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299875/?source=rssMCMWed, 16 Sep 2026 14:54:56 GMTThe multi-year commitment of a team spanning the North Atlantic has created the unique Ouzel, a 95ft superyacht, sailing this summer under the command of her delighted owner.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299847/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299847/?source=rssRoyal HuismanTue, 15 Sep 2026 15:46:00 GMTWith extensive photography, video, and background material, Royal Huisman now shares Project 408, the new 65m / 212ft Aquarius.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299843/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299843/?source=rssHenri-LloydTue, 15 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMTWondering how to keep your favourite sailing jackets and technical outerwear performing for longer? Our new twin packs clean and reproof in one wash cycle. For targeted touch-ups, use the Proofer Spray.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299833/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299833/?source=rssGraham WilliamsonTue, 15 Sep 2026 11:08:00 GMTFor 2026, it was the turn of the UK to host the Wayfarer Class International Rally. This remarkable cruising event has run for 35 years, and the International Wayfarer Class Associations take turns to host.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299824/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299824/?source=rssDragonfly TrimaransTue, 15 Sep 2026 05:21:00 GMTAfter almost 60 years of designing and building world-class trimarans, we are proud to introduce the all-new DRAGONFLY 33.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299740/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299740/?source=rssSeven Seas Cruising AssociationSat, 12 Sep 2026 16:11:00 GMTThe Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) is pleased to announce that acclaimed author, yacht broker, and lifelong cruiser Melanie Sunshine Neale will serve as keynote speaker for the 2026 Chesapeake Gam at the Maryland Yacht Club in Pasadena MD.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299616/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299616/?source=rssDebbie GlanvilleSat, 12 Sep 2026 10:03:00 GMTThe Wooden Boat Stage returns to the Southampton International Boat Show with a larger presence and a clear mission: to inspire the next generation of boatbuilders & demonstrate that traditional wooden boatbuilding offers a rewarding and creative career.https://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299734/?source=rsshttps://www.sailworldcruising.com/news/299734/?source=rssWorld Cruising ClubFri, 11 Sep 2026 18:27:54 GMTThe World ARC 2026-27 fleet departed Darwin, Australia on 8 September to begin the first leg of the second half of their epic circumnavigation of the globe.