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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Yare and Bure Open Sailing Weekend at Horning Sailing Club is a celebration of resilience, adaptability, and family strength.
06-09-2025
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
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
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
As the 40th Hamilton Island Race Week, presented by AMEX, enters its final stretch, the scoreboard is beginning to reveal its champions. Some divisions are all but wrapped up, while others promise a nail-biting showdown in Saturday’s final island passage race.
02-09-2025
Despite rainy weather, keynote speakers at the third TEDx Forte Dei Marmi dazzled audiences with their rich blend of thoughts from the worlds of yachting, science and culture.
01-09-2025
Pioneering sailor, Jazz Turner, marks the finish of her epic, unassisted, solo circumnavigation of the British Isles & Ireland.
01-09-2025
In the early hours of Saturday morning, under the faint glow of dockside lamps, Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm ghosted across the finish line in Cartagena. The time was 04:53 local, the crew exhausted yet elated, as they completed Leg 2 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 with a clean sweep of every scoring opportunity on offer.
01-09-2025
The Mediterranean has once again lived up to its trickster reputation, turning the charge to Cartagena into a drifting match. Only hours after blasting through Gibraltar at 30 knots, Paprec Arkéa were wallowing along at barely one – watching Biotherm and Holcim-PRB slip north and the chasing pack roar back into contention.
31-08-2025
The superyacht industry lies heavily on the shoulders of its crew. Without efficient training, these high-priced vessels risk not delivering their full potential.
29-08-2025
A disconcerting case study released by CHIRP Maritime reveals a potential safety oversight on superyachts that could put lives at risk.
29-08-2025
Take a deep dive into the growing trend of cork usage in the marine industry, and discover how it outperforms traditional and synthetic materials both in terms of sustainability and performance.
28-08-2025
The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta is one of those great British traditions where sea, sport and spectacle collide. In 2025, the riverside town is once again thrumming with life as the Regatta bursts into full swing, delivering a blend of sailing, rowing, family fun and sheer carnival atmosphere that few coastal communities can match.
28-08-2025
The 40th edition of Hamilton Island Race Week, presented by AMEX, is underway — a milestone celebration at Australia’s premier Whitsundays sailing and holiday paradise. More than 155 yachts are rigged and ready.
27-08-2025
Price Reduction on Nicolini Superyacht Adamas V - From Signature Luxury to Adventurous Affordability
The magnificent 65.2-metre Nicolini superyacht, Adamas V, witnesses a $1,000,000 cut in its asking price, creating waves in the world of luxury sailing.
25-08-2025
An unexpected twist in The Ocean Race Europe sees Team Holcim-PRB triumph via a redress ruling.
24-08-2025
An antitrust lawsuit has been filed against online boat listing conglomerate, Boats Group, in a bid to invigorate competition in the industry.
23-08-2025
Sea Axis, a 38.1-metre go-anywhere motor yacht by Heesen, is ready for a new owner, promising a life of luxury on the sea.
23-08-2025
Immerse yourself in exhilarating maritime adventures as Episode Four of 'Bulwarks and Bulldust' Season Two sets sail, featuring renowned sailor Jack Macartney.
23-08-2025
The acclaimed 47.2-metre Christensen motor yacht Sea Class, constructed in 1997, witnesses a significant $500,000 price reduction.
22-08-2025
The acclaimed motor yacht, Royale X, has re-emerged on the market following an impressive €2,000,000 price drop.
22-08-2025
Marina Port Vell takes service to another level, inking a deal with Barcelona Port Heliport for direct helicopter transfers to the marina.
22-08-2025
Fresh winds are blowing in the Nacra 17 class as Mateo Majdalani takes the presidential helm, promising to elevate the sport to new heights.
22-08-2025
After years in the wilderness, one of powerboating’s most entertaining traditions is roaring back to life on the South Coast. The UK Powerboating Club has confirmed that the inaugural Solent Powerboat Poker Run will be staged on 25 August 2025 — and already the buzz is spreading from Cowes to the Hamble.
22-08-2025
Stewart Campbell, a respected figure in the boating industry, has been named Managing Director of BOAT International.
21-08-2025
The nautical world mourns the passing of William 'Bill' J. Healey, former president and co-founder of renowned shipyard Viking Yachts, at age 97.
21-08-2025
In the world of super yachts, the search for the best deck materials that combine style, durability, and sustainability is taking a new turn.
20-08-2025
SailGP — the fastest show afloat — has confirmed a major three-season commitment for Germany, making Sassnitz a fixture in 2026 and 2027 after a sell-out debut where Deutsche Bank’s home team won race one and ROCKWOOL Denmark hit a record-breaking 103.93 km/h.
20-08-2025
With significant alterations to its contract, the MYBA has charted a fresh course, striking yacht owners with novel obligations and strict deadlines.
19-08-2025
Reflecting on the unforgettable tragedy of Bayesian’s sinking, the incident has sparked inconvenient but imperative conversations about safety and regulatory reforms in the yachting industry.
19-08-2025
Bright skies, patchy breeze, and a finish line just off the Isle of Wight — Leg 1 of The Ocean Race Europe wrapped up with Biotherm banking a faultless win, and Malizia stealing second with a gutsy call off Dover.
19-08-2025
Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher’s comeback takes the spotlight in the latest Racing on the Edge episode, “Fletcher’s Return” — a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the man’s fight to reclaim his seat at the sharp end of SailGP.
18-08-2025
An illuminating case from CHIRP Maritime’s Superyacht Feedback triggers vital discourse about safety, fatigue management, and training in the superyacht industry.
15-08-2025
Upwind pace isn’t usually the party trick of an IMOCA, but Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm has been proving otherwise in Leg One of The Ocean Race Europe – and it’s giving them the edge.
15-08-2025
Marstrand woke to a restless sea. A heavy swell rolled in from the open water, big enough to keep the fleets ashore while the race officers watched and waited. By late morning, the waves had eased to a more manageable two metres, and between 11:30 and noon the sailors slipped their moorings and headed out.
14-08-2025
In Kiel the talk wasn’t of spinnakers and start guns – at least, not at first. The city played host to The Ocean Race Summit Kiel, a gathering where ocean scientists, policy shapers, industry leaders and world-class sailors traded race tactics for hard truths about the state of our seas.
13-08-2025
Delve into the fascinating history of the Australian 18 Footers League and uncover how it pioneered sailing in the region.
13-08-2025
Collision drama as two boats forced back to Kiel minutes into The Ocean Race Europe.
The Ocean Race Europe barely had time to catch its breath before chaos hit. Just one mile into Leg One, two of the IMOCA giants – Team Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing – collided side-to-side at high speed in the tight, jostling opening exchanges, sending both skippers and shore crews scrambling.
12-08-2025
Seize this stellar chance to own the 29.3m motor yacht Papi 3. An €800k price reduction makes it a compelling choice for luxurious seafaring escapades.
12-08-2025
The renowned German shipbuilding company Lürssen launches the 114.2-metre Cosmos, featuring pioneering fuel-cell technology that sets a new standard in yachting.
12-08-2025