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Sweden Launches Artemis SailGP Team for 2026 Season
A Swedish Powerhouse Returns to the Global Stage. The world of high-octane professional sailing has just received a seismic jolt. Sweden’s internationally acclaimed Artemis Racing has confirmed its long-anticipated comeback, officially entering the Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 Season as the newly rebranded Artemis SailGP Team.5 min read
Engines Behind Maritime Events: Spotlighting the Indispensable Role of UK Sailing Clubs and Volunteers
As the UK's sailing season concludes, the National Firefly Fleet shines a light on the collective efforts of sailing clubs and volunteers around the nation, without whom national championship events would be unimaginable.2 min read
80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: The Cat’s Out of the Bag — Haynes Returns for the 80th Anniversary Race
When the cannons fire from Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day 2025, all eyes will be on one familiar blue hull: Celestial V70. At the helm will be Sam Haynes, Commodore of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), defending Rolex Sydney Hobart Overall Champion, and now chasing a historic third Tattersall Cup victory in what promises to be the most competitive edition of the race in decades.5 min read
A New Chapter in Australia’s Offshore Racing Story
Few names in Australian sailing carry as much recognition as Sean Langman. With a career that spans everything from skiffs and classic restorations to maxis and modern offshore campaigns, Langman has built a reputation for versatility, ingenuity, and relentless competitiveness. He is a sailor who never backs down from a challenge, whether that means taking on the Rolex Sydney Hobart in a home-built skiff, or rebuildi4 min read
Under Founder Allen Jones, New Zealand Yachts Proudly Announces Its Re-entry Into The Global Superyacht Market Right Ahead of FLIBS
New Zealand Yachts, led by its founder Allen Jones, is making a strong comeback to the international superyacht markets, strategically timed before the FLIBS event.1 min read
An Inside Look at Royal Huisman’s Revolutionary 81 Metre Sailing Series, Trident 810, and the Groundbreaking Revelations from the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show
Revealing a thrilling breakthrough in yacht design, Royal Huisman unveils its Trident 810, a semi-custom platform. Simultaneously, the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show showcases exceptional new designs and systems.2 min read
Record-Breaking Boat Show Sales and Continued Franchise Expansion Reported by Ancasta, Europe's Largest Yacht Sales Group
Ancasta, Europe's front-running yacht sales and service group, has reported a record-breaking September, attributing its success to a multi-brand strategy and broad market coverage.2 min read
Set Sail with Ensign Yachts! Dive into Exciting News, Astounding Reviews, and Amazing Picks
Welcoming all sea lovers to an enriching dive into the latest news, stunning reviews, and top picks from Ensign Yachts. From award-winning models to impressive discounts, the sailing adventure commences now!2 min read
A Revolutionary Approach to the 2,000 GT Yacht Rule: Lateral Naval Architects and Foster & Partners' Daring Innovation
Foster + Partners, in conjunction with Lateral Naval Architects, has revealed a groundbreaking 88.5-metre platform, Outlier, pledging to revolutionise the 2,000 GT yacht sector.2 min read
Who Pays in a Brokerage Dispute? Exploring the Nuances of Commission Claims in the Superyacht World
In the superyacht industry where one contract can settle eight figures, a commission dispute is no small matter. Exploring this terrain calls for a closer look at the rules and regulations governing such dealings.2 min read
A Super Flybridge Revolution Set for Cannes 2026
Princess Yachts, the UK’s largest luxury yacht builder, has announced the launch of the all-new Princess X90, a game-changing addition to its award-winning X Class range. Set to make her world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, the X90 sits perfectly between the X80 and flagship X95 Vista, bringing a bold new dimension to the pioneering family of “super flybridge” yachts.4 min read
Olympic Talent, and Unpredictable Winds in Balatonfüred
The 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup HUN in Balatonfüred, Hungary, closed on a high note after three days of drama on and off the water. With 177 sailors from 16 nations, including Olympians and rising stars, the regatta confirmed its place as one of the premier fixtures on the European dinghy calendar.3 min read
Peeling Back the Layers: A Closer Look at the Intricacies of the Yacht Brokerage Market
In the vast ocean of yacht brokerage, navigating to a successful deal can be a formidable task. This exploration sheds light on the jigsaw of brokerage market, illuminating the details of transactions and performances.2 min read
Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team Triumphs in Saint-Tropez
ST TROPEZ, FRANCE — The glamour of the French Riviera collided with the raw power of foiling catamarans this weekend as the ROCKWOOL France Sail Grand Prix kicked off in Saint-Tropez. Against the backdrop of the Mistral’s infamous gusts and a sell-out shoreline crowd, Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team, helmed by Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher, snatched the top spot after a day of chaotic, high-octane racing.4 min read
Paprec Arkéa edges ahead in a dramatic dash past Sardinia.
The Ocean Race Europe fleet has finally shaken free of the light airs that dogged their departure from Genova, Italy, and now the competition is back at full throttle. With fresh Mediterranean breezes filling in overnight, the IMOCA fleet has sprung into life, powering south at speeds of over 30 knots. For the French entry Paprec Arkéa, skippered by Yoann Richomme, it’s been a near-perfect start to Leg 5 — and their4 min read
Germany SailGP - Sassnitz and a Breakthrough on Home Waters
SASSNITZ, SEPTEMBER 2025 – For the Germany SailGP Team, the 2025 season began under a cloud. A punishing 12-point penalty in Sydney left them trailing from the outset, fighting uphill against the fiercest competition in sailing. But as the latest episode of SailGP’s acclaimed behind-the-scenes docuseries Racing on the Edge reveals, Germany have turned adversity into belief – and on their home waters in Sassnitz, they4 min read
Final Push to Montenegro: A Grand Mediterranean Showdown
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.5 min read
Allagrande Mapei Racing Triumphs in Genova
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.4 min read
Allagrande Mapei Racing Locked in a Genoa Dogfight
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.4 min read
Unveiling the time-honoured pageantry of Cannes and Monaco Yachting Festivals: Majestic Superyachts, New Designs, and a Groundbreaking Debut
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.2 min read
Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team Closes Out 44Cup Worlds, Sets Sights on Fuerteventura
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.3 min read
Fleet Departs Nice in Glamour Conditions as Leg 4 of The Ocean Race Europe Gets Underway
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.5 min read
Trans-Tasman Showdown Closes Day Three at Hamilton Island Race Week
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.2 min read
Fresh Breeze, Fresh Battles: Fleet Accelerates Toward France After a Gruelling Night off Mallorca
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.4 min read
Hamilton Island Race Week 40th: Champions, Close Calls
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.3 min read
Biotherm’s Perfect Finish in Cartagena
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.4 min read