From a crawl to a sprint The seven mixed-gender IMOCA crews had endured a frustrating opening to the 1,600-nautical mile passage from Genova to Boka Bay, Montenegro. Since leaving the Ligurian coast on Sunday afternoon, they had tiptoed east in ultra-light winds, hugging the shoreline past Nice and St. Tropez. Crews sweated in the late-summer Mediterranean heat, trimming, re-trimming, and searching for the faintest puff of air to keep their foiling machines moving.
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From calm to chaos: the Med delivers drama as the IMOCA fleet hurtles south toward Montenegro.
17-09-2025
Port of the Day
Nanny-Cay-Marina
Nanny Cay Resort & Marina
Nanny Cay Resort & Marina
- Country: British Virgin Islands
- Services: electricity, food-drink, water, fuel, maintenance, wifi, waste-disposal
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- Telephone: +1 (284) 394-2512
From Penalty to Persistence
When you start a global championship in the red, you need more than boat speed to catch up. Germany’s penalty in Sydney not only dented their points tally, it hit morale. Driver Erik Kosegarten-Heil, balancing his career as an elite athlete with training as a doctor, suddenly found himself not just steering an F50 but steadying a crew under immense pressure.
“We’re not standing still – we are progressing,” Kosegarten-Heil reflects in the episode.
15-09-2025
Biotherm, a French-flagged IMOCA, has skilfully sailed to victory in the final leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025, securing their overall dominance.
15-09-2025
Get ready to place your bid as the 'Mine Set', a 28.7 metre Mangusta 94 luxury yacht starts its next chapter in an upcoming auction.
14-09-2025
The thrilling 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championships sees 22 teams from six continents push their boundaries, set to unravel between September 22nd and October 1st.
14-09-2025
In the world of luxury sports cruisers, few names carry the same weight as Fairline, and within their celebrated Targa range, the Targa 43 holds a special place. Launched in the late 1990s and produced into the early 2000s, this 43-foot express cruiser quickly became a benchmark in its class. Designed for boaters who wanted exhilarating performance paired with practical comfort, the Targa 43 continues to be a sought-after model on the pre-owned market—and for good reason.
14-09-2025
Elsflether Werft AG's superyacht Magna Grecia has been returning to glory after an extensive 10-month refit conducted in partnership with Seara Maritime.
13-09-2025
Club of the Day
Yacht Club de Monaco
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Yacht Club de Monaco
- Country: Monaco
- Website: Yacht Club de Monaco
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- Telephone: +377 93 10 63 00
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At this year's Cannes Yachting Festival, Benetti has introduced its impressive Oasis 42M, the latest and largest addition to the renowned Oasis series.
13-09-2025
The stage is set for a finale worthy of The Ocean Race Europe 2025. Seven hardened IMOCA crews, battle-tested from weeks of light-air duels, bone-shaking sprints, and sleepless nights, now line up for the ultimate test: a 2,000-nautical mile marathon from Genoa, Italy to Boka Bay, Montenegro.
13-09-2025
At the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival, Turkish company Numarine introduces a state-of-the-art 27XP explorer yacht model, a refreshed version of the preceding 26XP series.
13-09-2025
Denison Yachting and OneWater Yacht Group have joined forces, inaugurating the world's largest yacht company in the process.
12-09-2025
It was the finish Ambrogio Beccaria had dreamed of since the start: an Italian skipper, sailing an Italian-flagged IMOCA, flying into his home waters of Genova under the glare of floodlights and the roar of a midnight crowd. After 600 hard miles, Allagrande Mapei Racing delivered the goods, claiming victory in Leg 4 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 and proving that sometimes, yes, fairy-tales do come true.
12-09-2025
In an exhilarating sailing spectacle, the inaugural Hobie Wave Grand Prix was recently staged at the Vincentia Sailing Club.
12-09-2025
The new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, a masterpiece in the yachting world, has had its unveiling postponed to ensure its state-of-the-art finishing touches are flawless.
11-09-2025
The Gulf of Genova has become the stage for high drama in The Ocean Race Europe 2025. After more than 400 nautical miles of pressure-cooker racing on Leg 4, the fleet is compressing once again. And right at the heart of the action – in home waters – is Italy’s own Allagrande Mapei Racing, fighting tooth and nail for the lead.
11-09-2025
Luxury yacht manufacture, Sanlorenzo, has set the launch date for their groundbreaking 74Steel; their largest yacht to date, set to hit the waters in 2025.
11-09-2025
The Cannes and Monaco Yacht Shows 2025 provide enthusiasts and insiders an exhilarating glimpse into the world of luxury yachting.
11-09-2025
Azimut Yachts turns heads as it unveils the latest addition to its celebrated Fly series – the magnificent Fly 82, a testament to open-air luxury.
11-09-2025
Experience the crescendo of the yachting season with the Cannes and Monaco Yachting Festivals, featuring breathtaking launches, awe-inspiring designs, and thrilling behind-the-scenes action.
11-09-2025
From high-performance racing sailboats to laid-back luxury cruisers, the Pittwater Sail Expo 2025 is your ticket to Australia's grandest sailing spectacle.
11-09-2025
The first leg of the historic and prestigious La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta offers plenty of excitement and demanding sailing maneuvers.
10-09-2025
Scheveningen, The Netherlands – The 44Cup World Championship came to a close in Scheveningen after four days of relentless North Sea racing that pushed crews and boats to their limits. Spain’s Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team emerged from the storm-lashed championship with a sense of pride, perspective, and determination — walking away with a hard-earned fifth place finish in one of the most brutal races of the series.
10-09-2025
The Cannes Yachting Festival was abuzz as British yard Sunseeker introduced their latest model: the Sunseeker 40M, a masterful creation from veteran designer Francesco Paszkowski.
10-09-2025
Unveiling Valor - Feadship's Latest 80-meter Eco-Friendly Marvel, Built for Harsh Arctic Expeditions
Dutch shipyard Feadship has released its sensational new 80-meter superyacht, Valor, capable of navigating tough Arctic conditions while maintaining a zero-emission capacity.
10-09-2025
An unexpected award, and an even more unexpected presenter, left long-time Fairlie Yacht Club volunteer Pete Wright speechless at the 2025 Largs Regatta Festival.
10-09-2025
Brace yourself for the exquisite Princess C48. This astonishing new creation is taking the yachting world by storm, turning heads at the Cannes Yachting Festival.
09-09-2025
Day 2 of the 2025 Star World Championship in Split, Croatia unraveled a canvas of tactical acumen, courage, and relentless triumph on the unpredictable Adriatic waters.
09-09-2025
The Ocean Race Europe 2025 has reached its penultimate chapter, and it opened today in pure Mediterranean style. Nice delivered a sun-splashed send-off, the Bay of Angels shimmering as seven IMOCA crews unfurled their Code Zero sails and slipped the lines for Leg 4, a 550-mile loop around Corsica before the grand finale in Genova.
09-09-2025
Gracing the Southampton Boat Show with a highly anticipated UK debut, the Beneteau Swift Trawler 54 is poising itself as the new star of long-distance cruising yachts.
09-09-2025
An exciting blend of suspense and thrill, the Marine Auctions' September Online Auctions is reaching its peak, all set to conclude by the end of the month.
09-09-2025
The 49.9-metre Rossinavi superyacht, the highlight of Italian luxury, Flying Dagger III, has finally made its way to the brokerage market.
08-09-2025
Sanlorenzo Prospers Amid Headwinds, Reporting Steady Growth and Record Orders for First Half of 2025
Despite ongoing global challenges, renowned Italian brand Sanlorenzo turned heads with a resilient first half of 2025, demonstrating steady growth and signed a record number of orders.
08-09-2025
There are motor yachts that try to impress with bells and whistles, and then there are those that quietly command admiration by doing everything right. The Fairline Squadron 58 is firmly in the latter category—a masterclass in British marine design that delivers confident performance, understated elegance, and practical luxury in equal measure.
07-09-2025
The Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Team, helmed by luminary Kirk Mitchell, is gearing up to make waves in the upcoming 2025-26 Australian 18 Footers League's season.
07-09-2025
Ever wondered what's beneath the polished surface of a championship racing boat? Join us as we 'unbox' the Bieker Moth with Kyle Stoneham.
06-09-2025
The RORC Transatlantic Race in association with the International Maxi Association and the Yacht Club de France will set sail from Marina Lanzarote on 11 January 2026.
06-09-2025
Dutch yard, Amels, raises the bar in maritime luxury by launching the largest Dutch-built motor yacht, Project Tanzanite.
06-09-2025
Giorgio Armani, renowned Italian fashion mogul with a fervor for yachting, has died aged 91, according to a disclosure from his company.
06-09-2025
Marking another milestone, Maiora is adding to their illustrious M line with the unveiling of a new 30.4-metre yacht, the M|30.
06-09-2025
The Yare and Bure Open Sailing Weekend at Horning Sailing Club is a celebration of resilience, adaptability, and family strength.
06-09-2025
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of yachting as Ancasta brings the world's prestigious yacht manufacturers under one stunning setting in Cannes and Southampton.
05-09-2025
From big winds to daunting challenges; the story of Streaker Northern Championship 2025 shines a light on sailing's authentic spirit.
04-09-2025
Day three of Hamilton Island Race Week, powered by AMEX, was everything the Whitsundays are famous for – sunshine, steady trade winds, glamour yacht debuts and tight battles across every division – capped by a spectacular Olympic-class finale.
04-09-2025
Immerse yourself in the riveting world of sea voyaging, as we introduce Manari Yachts, a collaboration between the visionary Albert Franko and the pioneering Red Yacht Design.
04-09-2025
The 14th edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race commences, signaling the start of an exhilarating 11-month-long maritime challenge.
04-09-2025
Sanlorenzo's acclaimed 47m explorer yacht M, a shining star of the 500EXP series, has been sold, marking a significant transaction in the world of luxury yachting.
03-09-2025
The 23.9-meter Medyılmaz motor yacht, Dolce Vento, capsizes instantaneously after its launching, causing a stir in the maritime community.
03-09-2025
The Monaco Yacht Show is an annual stage for the awe-striking grandeur of the yachting world, featuring phenomenal builds from reputable shipyards.
03-09-2025
The 2025 J/24 World Championship in Plymouth is a gathering of 250 sailors from across the globe, keenly eying the crown. Who are the possible victors to watch?
03-09-2025
After a long, sticky night of light airs downwind sailing close along Mallorca’s rugged northern shoreline, Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm (FRA) has emerged with an 11-nautical mile advantage over Holcim-PRB (SUI), the pair locked together for much of the night in a bruising battle of patience and precision.
03-09-2025