The 199th Cowes Week 2025, kicking off its 199th year, is set to be a jolly good time on the Solent waters near Cowes, Isle of Wight, from August 2 to August 8. Born in 1826, this grand old regatta, the longest-running sailing bash in the world, mixes fierce races with a great social vibe. Picture this: 1,000 boats, 8,000 sailors, and 100,000 happy spectators, all soaking up the fun. It’s now a summer must-do for every British sea lover !

Boating on the Norfolk Broads in the UK offers a serene escape across over 125 miles of lock-free open waterways, a National Park formed from medieval peat diggings, now a haven of rivers, lakes, and wildlife-rich landscapes.

The Sunseeker Martinique 36, a classic sports cruiser from the renowned British shipyard Sunseeker. I had one of these many years ago and I loved it. Nice and powerful 24 Knots on the plane, (some times a bit faster). It was my first real boat and at the time with a young family it was great. They epitomise luxury and performance for boating enthusiasts. Launched in the late 1980s and early 1990s, this model, designed by Don Shead, measures approximately 10.8 to 11.58 meters in length with a beam of around 3.65 meters, offering a balance of sleek design and practical space. Its GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) hull and planing underwater profile ensure excellent handling, achieving cruising speeds of about 28 knots and a maximum speed of up to 34 knots, depending on engine configuration.

The Tall Ship Races 2025, commencing on July 4 in Le Havre, France, and concluding on August 9 in Esbjerg, Denmark, is a grand maritime event featuring a fleet of majestic tall ships racing across the English Channel and North Sea. Organised by Sail Training International, the event includes four competitive races and a scenic Cruise-in-Company, stopping at Le Havre (July 4–7), Dunkirk (July 10–13), Aberdeen (July 19–22), Kristiansand (July 30–August 2), and Esbjerg (August 6–9). Around 6 to 10 tall ships are expected to participate, plus around 50 vessels, including 14 Class A ships, making it the largest fleet gathering of the series. The event emphasises youth development, with 100 young trainees aged 15–25 to sail from Dunkirk to Aberdeen or Aberdeen to Kristiansand.