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Charlie Dalin, skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance, has won the 2024 Vendée Globe, crossing the finish line this morning (Tuesday 14 January 2025) at 07:24 UTC. Dalin, who led the solo, non-stop, round-the-world sailing race fo...

In September 2024, Yanmar Marine International (YMI) launched the E-Saildrive, its first electric propulsion product designed to provide an easy transition to emission-free sailing. This is a significant yet not wholly surprising move by the engi...

Yachting Ventures, a media and events platform for startups and emerging technology in the leisure marine industry, is launching an Innovation Zone for startups at the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) 2025. Scheduled to take place from 19-23 ...

After nearly two years of rigorous testing, SailGP has rolled out its new high-speed titanium ‘T-foils,’ across the league’s international F50 fleet.

The moment is almost here! The 5.80 Mini Globe Race is set to depart from Lagos on December 28th, and the anticipation is palpable. These incredibly skilled and courageous sailors are putting the final touches on their preparations, ready to embar...

The anticipation is building! The intrepid sailors and their remarkable 5.80 mini sailboats have begun arriving in Lagos, Portugal, marking the start of a truly extraordinary adventure – the 5.80 Mini Globe Race. This epic challenge, which will ...

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World Cruising Club has confirmed the loss of a 33-year-old sailor from the Volvo 70 yacht Ocean Breeze during the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). The incident occurred on Monday, 2 December 2024, at 02:27 UTC. Despite extensive search ef...

Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. From its humble beginnings in 1989, Freedom Boat Club has expanded to over 400 locations across the United States and internationally, creating a...

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The diesel bug is a term used to describe microbial contamination in diesel fuel, primarily caused by fungi, bacteria, and yeasts. It is especially problematic in marine environments due to the combination of fuel, water, and warm temperatures. He...

Falmouth Harbour has taken delivery of a new £1.6m pilot boat which is powered by hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO).

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