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U can't touch this
Reputedly, the very words that came out of MC Hammer's mouth that created the song
© Thierry Martinez
Upcycling your Recycling - Brother from another Mother
So what of the sails we all use and love. What happens to them?
© Sam Penhaul-Smith
Under the skin of the J/112E
What happens under the layer of gelcoat on a yacht is inherently invisible to the naked eye
© Mark Jardine
8 up to 11 to 1
Now you cannot have that discussion without first having one about displacement
© Paul Wyeth / pwpictures.com
Upcycling your Recycling
Sister from another Mister
© Angelo Finocchiaro
Revolutionary Colt Wire Tension Gauge
Revolutionary Colt Wire Tension Gauge
Technical Marine Supplies announces European Distribution
Technical Marine Supplies is thrilled to announce the European distribution of the Colt wire tension gauge, a ground-breaking tool designed to enhance the precision, efficiency and safety of marine rigging.
by TMS
Posted 18 Mar 12:00 UTC
Some research takes a lifetime
Some research takes a lifetime
Researchers keep track of Northern Elephant Seals using flipper tags
Long-term research under Marine Mammal Protection Act scientific research permits provides insight into northern elephant seal moms and pups.
by NOAA Fisheries
Posted 17 Mar 16:30 UTC
Balance Catamarans to showcase Balance 442
Balance Catamarans to showcase Balance 442
At the International Multihull Boat Show
Balance Catamarans is excited to announce the debut of the first Balance 442 catamaran at the International Multihull Boat Show in La Grande Motte, France.
by Balance Catamarans
Posted 17 Mar 14:08 UTC
The first images of Energy Observer in Washington
The first images of Energy Observer in Washington
Victorien Erussard had the honour of welcoming key industry representatives
Energy Observer's crew welcomed her first guests during this highly symbolic stopover in Washington DC. One of the aims of the stopover is to raise awareness and promote the development of low-carbon energy solutions.
by Energy Observer
Posted 16 Mar 17:00 UTC
The International Multihull Show: 3 weeks to go
The International Multihull Show: 3 weeks to go
Come and discover the 15th edition at La Grande Motte
The International Multihull Show, the world's leading multihull event, keeps going from strength to strength.
by The International Multihull Show
Posted 16 Mar 14:18 UTC
Echo to build world's largest sailing catamaran
Echo to build world's largest sailing catamaran
The yacht has been commissioned by an experienced private client
Australia's large superyacht builder Echo Yachts are pleased to announce a contract signing for the construction of a full-custom 57m, twin masted catamaran sailing superyacht.
by Echo Yachts
Posted 15 Mar 14:43 UTC
Oyster World Rally fleet transits the Panama Canal
Oyster World Rally fleet transits the Panama Canal
What is normally a relatively simple procedure, was a little more complicated this time around
With over two years in the planning, the Oyster World Rally fleet 2024-25 has now transited from the Atlantic to Pacific Oceans via the Panama Canal.
by Oyster Yachts
Posted 14 Mar 17:07 UTC
Icom MA-510TR Class B AIS Transponder overview
Icom MA-510TR Class B AIS Transponder overview
Watch this new video added to the Icom UK YouTube channel!
Icom UK has added a new video to its YouTube channel that provides an overview of Icom's compact MA-510TR Class B AIS Transponder.
by Icom UK
Posted 14 Mar 12:00 UTC
British Marine lobbying success
British Marine lobbying success
The Scottish Government's Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill has now been amended
Scotland's leisure marine sector and UK's wider boating community can sigh a big relief this week as the Scottish Government's Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill that would have forced marinas and other mooring providers to charge the levy has now been amended.
by British Marine
Posted 14 Mar 06:38 UTC
Mote respond to stranded sperm whale off Venice
Mote respond to stranded sperm whale off Venice
Moving large whales, weighing about 70,000 pounds, has serious safety risks for the whale
On March 10, 2024, Mote's Stranding Investigations Research Program responded to a 44-foot, 70,000-pound emaciated live sperm whale discovered off Venice Beach, FL.
by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Posted 13 Mar 18:14 UTC
Cruising Club of America Awards at NYYC
Cruising Club of America Awards at NYYC
Highlighted by Blue Water Medal presentation to Kirsten Neuschäfer
The 2023 Cruising Club of America (CCA) awards ceremony was held at the New York Yacht Club on Friday, March 1, highlighted by the presentation of the Blue Water Medal to solo round-the-world sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer.
by Cruising Club of America
Posted 12 Mar 18:05 UTC
An Evening of Essential Cruising Knowledge
An Evening of Essential Cruising Knowledge
With the Cruising Association's Regulatory & Technical Services group
Mark your calendar for an evening with the Cruising Association's Regulatory & Technical Services group (RATS) at 1900 hours on Thursday 21 March 2024.
by The Cruising Association
Posted 11 Mar 16:37 UTC
The Importance of Marine VHF Communication
The Importance of Marine VHF Communication
Case Study with Ocean Youth Trust South
Icom UK has published a new article about the incredible work of Ocean Youth Trust South, a charitable organisation based in Gosport, that provides transformative experiences for young crew members from a variety of backgrounds aboard their 30-metre ketch
by Icom UK
Posted 8 Mar 12:00 UTC
World ARC - A closely sailed start from Galapagos
World ARC - A closely sailed start from Galapagos
The sky couldn't have been bluer as 22 boats in the fleet departed Santa Cruz
World ARC 2024-25 Update - Galápagos: The sky couldn't have been bluer, as 22 boats in the World ARC fleet departed Santa Cruz, Galápagos today, setting sail for the 3,000 nautical mile journey to Hiva Oa in French Polynesia.
by World Cruising Club
Posted 8 Mar 08:49 UTC
Featured cruisers: Bagia's family of five
Featured cruisers: Bagia's family of five
In 2021, Brandon & Ashley from Michigan, USA, decided it was time to stop chasing the American dream
In 2021, Brandon and Ashley from Michigan, USA, decided it was time to stop chasing the American dream and do something extraordinary with their three young boys (aged 11, 9 and 8).
by Noonsite
Posted 7 Mar 20:03 UTC
Preparing for Ocean Sailing
Preparing for Ocean Sailing
World Cruising Club shore-based events are designed to help you get ARC-ready
Our shore-based events are designed to help you get ARC-ready, whether you're signed-up or dreaming for the future.
by World Cruising Club
Posted 6 Mar 15:58 UTC
ARC Portugal 2024: Social Cruise South
ARC Portugal 2024: Social Cruise South
Start your voyage to the Mediterranean or delivery to the Canaries
Start your voyage to the Mediterranean or delivery to the Canaries with this relaxed and intimate cruise in company. Meet in Plymouth for social and safety activities, before a mass crossing of the Bay of Biscay to Bayona.
by World Cruising Club
Posted 6 Mar 10:32 UTC
New to cruising
New to cruising
Essential equipment and storage tips to make cooking and provisioning simple and easy
One of the main challenges that liveaboard cruiser Sarah Powell discovered when she stepped aboard her 30ft boat for the first time, was not only what to cook, but also how to cook in a galley space that was less than one square meter in size.
by Noonsite
Posted 5 Mar 20:27 UTC
Tom Davis on the North Sails' new cruising sails
Tom Davis on the North Sails' new cruising sails
A Q&A with Tom Davis about the North Sails' newest cruising cloth
Sail-World checked in with Tom Davis, North Sails' commercial director, to learn more about RENEW, the company's newest and most sustainable panel laminate cruising sailcloth.
by David Schmidt
Posted 5 Mar 16:00 UTC
Tall Ship open to the public
Tall Ship open to the public
At the Galisbay Port Marigot Saint Martin
The 60 meters (180 ft) long 3 masted bark, stv GUNILLA will soon arrive in St.Maarten-St.Martin and be on the Galisbay Pier in Marigot during an "open ship" day on Saturday March 16th.
by Caribbean Sail Training
Posted 4 Mar 17:03 UTC