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© The UK Powerboating ClubThe Solent Gears Up for the Return of the Poker Run – A New 2025 Spectacle
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.3 min read
© Simon Bruty for SailGPSailGP locks in Sassnitz, Rio and Portsmouth for multi-year calendar shake-up
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.2 min read
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© Eurlla Media @Thom Touw PhotographyDay 1 – 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships
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.2 min read
© Vincent CurutchetKiel Sets the Course – Where Sail, Science and the Baltic’s Future Collide
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.3 min read
© Vincent Curutchet / The Ocean Race Europe 2025Collision drama rocks The Ocean Race Europe start
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.2 min read
German Shipyard Lürssen Unveils the Groundbreaking Superyacht Cosmos, Revolutionizing the Yachting World with Novel Fuel-Cell Technology
The renowned German shipbuilding company Lürssen launches the 114.2-metre Cosmos, featuring pioneering fuel-cell technology that sets a new standard in yachting.2 min read
© IMOCAFrom Baltic grey to Adriatic blue, seven IMOCAs chase glory
Strap in for six weeks of offshore mayhem. Seven of the fastest, foiling, fully-crewed IMOCAs on the planet — and their multination, mixed-gender crews — are setting out from Kiel this weekend on a 4,500-nautical mile sprint-slugfest to Boka Bay, Montenegro.2 min read
© Michael HodgesSpray, Glory and Silverware
The 199th edition of Cowes Week closed not with a whimper but with a crack, a bang, and a whoop that could be heard from the Squadron lawn to the last bar stool in the Anchor. The racing fleet may have stowed its sails, but on Friday night the town itself became the stage — streets alive with the stomp of sea boots, the flash of yacht club blazers, and the unmistakable smell of fireworks drifting in from the Solent.5 min read
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© Tracey BeerEngines Over Canvas – The Lymington Challenge Powers In
Sail takes a back seat this weekend as the offshore racers roll in for Round 4 of the 2025 UKOPRA Championship — and this one’s set to be a belter. The Lymington Challenge kicks off Saturday, August 9th, with a fleet of 15 boats battling it out in the fast-flowing waters of the Western Solent. Expect noise, speed, and a proper offshore showdown between Hamstead Ledge and the Needles.3 min read
© Michael HodgesCowes Week began under a light north‑westerly breeze
Cowes Week began under a light north‑westerly breeze, with all eyes on the forecast: Storm Floris, emerging from Iceland, promised a dramatic shift in wind direction and intensity later in the day Due to the lighter airs and anticipated changes, race officials postponed the start for two hours and shifted larger Black‑Group yachts off the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) line to a committee‑boat start off Beaulieu, while s4 min read
© Paul WyethYacht Club de Monaco triumphed in the 2025 Admiral’s Cup
## A Principality Crowned: Monaco Wins the 2025 Admiral’s Cup The revived Admiral’s Cup, long considered the unofficial world championship of offshore sailing, returned in 2025 after a 22‑year absence. And in a watershed moment, the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM)—making its very first appearance—secretly emerged as the 2025 Admiral’s Cup champions. Monaco’s debut was nothing short of sensational, combining precision sail3 min read
© Will FarnellWill Farnell Named ORCV Youth Sailor of the Year
Will Farnell Named ORCV Youth Sailor of the Year The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria has named 16-year-old Will Farnell as its 2025 Youth Sailor of the Year — a fitting title for a young man who’s already logged more sea miles than many twice his age, and who carries the saltwater tradition in his bones.3 min read
© Cowes Week 2025Bolney Wine Estate Joins Cowes Week 2025
Bolney Wine Estate Joins Cowes Week 2025 as Official Sparkling Wine Partner Cowes Week Limited (CWL), organiser of the world’s most celebrated regatta, has announced a new partnership with Bolney Wine Estate — now the Official Sparkling Wine of Cowes Week 2025. The union brings together two British institutions known for craftsmanship, character, and quiet confidence.2 min read
Rising Sailing Stars Emerge as 22 Teenagers Graduate from the Acclaimed Junior Sailing Summer Program by St. Thomas Sailing Center.
The fourth annual Junior Sailing Summer Program run by the St. Thomas Sailing Center witnessed the graduation of 22 skilled young sailors, underlining the success of this innovative initiative.1 min read
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© Lloyd ImagesNorthwesterly to the Rock — but no headbanger, finally
Its starts on Saturday 26 July 2025 Veterans of the last two Rolex Fastnet Races are checking the weather with cautious optimism. After two editions that opened with 30-knot headwinds and a battering Channel slog, the long-range forecast for this centenary running looks — dare we say it — gentle.4 min read
© Tim Wright - photoaction.comCould two shiny new JPK 1050s cause trouble in IRC Two?
Wouldn’t be the first time a Jean-Pierre Kelbert design came in sideways and stole the silverware. His initials are stamped on the transom — literally — and his boats have a reputation for upsetting the pecking order in offshore racing. The 34-foot JPK 1050 might just be the sharpest new weapon in a fleet of 73, and it’s already shown a flash of brilliance.5 min read
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© Admirals Cup - Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC)Admiral’s Cup Triumphant Return to Cowes in July 2025
The Admiral’s Cup returns to Cowes from 17 July to 1 August 2025, reviving offshore sailing’s iconic team race. National teams will compete in inshore and offshore events, celebrating Corinthian spirit, tradition, and global competition on the Solent.4 min read
© SailGPThis weekend - HF50 Catamarans SailGP & Sir Ben Ainslie - Portsmouth Waterfront
Don't forget this weekend the iconic Portsmouth Waterfront Grandstand will transform into the pulse of adrenaline‑fuelled sailing as SailGP’s high-tech F50 catamarans take centre stage. These cutting‑edge, foiling catamarans—each 50 feet long and capable of flying above water at nearly 100 km/h—are the pulse of the sport.2 min read
Marine Weather Leader, PredictWind, Scores Official Supplier Role in Admiral's Cup 2025, Showcasing Commitment to Nautical Diversity
PredictWind, the global weather forecasting giant, proudly announces its role as Official Weather Data Supplier and Race Day Sponsor for the Admiral’s Cup 2025.2 min read
Bilgin Yachts Announces the Technical Launch of the Fourth Unit in the Bilgin 170 Superyacht Series
Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts has successfully executed the technical launch of the fourth unit in the Bilgin 170 superyacht series, setting its course for outfitting in Istanbul, with delivery scheduled for early 2026.2 min read
© Salty DingoThe Australian Commercial Marine Conference
The Australian Commercial Marine Conference returns to Sydney on Thursday, 31 July 2025 aboard the M/V Starship Sydney. Now in its second consecutive year, the event follows strong industry demand for a dedicated national forum to address sector challenges, explore insights from leading authorities and to strengthen connections across Australia’s commercial marine sector. Conceptualised by Nick Lester, General Manage2 min read