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Seven days of fierce Solent racing, more than 5,000 sailors, 641 boats and a glorious return of the fireworks made the bicentenary Cowes Week one to remember.
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Nestled along the East Sussex coastline just half a mile east of the historic city of Brighton, stands as the UK’s largest marina, a vibrant hub for sailors and visitors alike. Opened by Queen Elizabeth II on May 31, 1979, this artificial marina boasts over 1,300 berths, a figure refined from its original 1,600 due to modern pontoon configurations favouring larger leisure boats. The marina’s two massive breakwaters—t
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Malizia 4 and DMG MORI Global One brought opposing IMOCA design philosophies to The Ocean Race Atlantic, setting revolution against evolution in a fascinating test of offshore speed and reliability.
Heesen Yachts, a pioneer in the yacht-building industry, positions Mike Rouse as Strategic Advisor, intending to optimise the captain's technical prowess and commanding expertise.
The maritime world welcomes Nausica, an innovative superyacht equipped with fuel-cell technology, while its sister ship, Jassj, embarks on sea trials.
A spectacle of adventurous sailing, Shotwick Lake became the epicentre of drama at the latest Border Counties meeting.
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