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Premier Marinas has confirmed the acquisition of boatfolk’s 11 marinas – bringing its combined portfolio to 22 sites across the UK The formerly boatfolk-run Haslar Marina is among those now under the ownership of Premier Marinas. Credit: boatfolk Premier Marinas has announced the acquisition of boatfolk for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition has been funded…

28-year-old Ella Hibbert is the first British woman to sail solo through the Northwest Passage during her Arctic circumnavigation Ella Hibbert is attempting to sail solo around the Arctic Circle Ella Hibbert has joined an elite group of sailors who have successfully sailed solo through the Northwest Passage. The 28-year-old RYA Yachtmaster Instructor and PADI…

Jazz Turner has become the first wheelchair user to sail solo, unassisted and non-stop around Britain and Ireland for Sailability. Jazz Turner requires a wheelchair ashore, but her adapted Albin Vega 27 gives her greater freedom at sea. Credit: Tom Pilston/tompilston.com At around 13:45 on Monday, 30th June, Jazz Turner, a GB para-athlete and engineer…

Credit: Clipper The 2025-26 Clipper Round the World Race is due to start this weekend, here’s everything you need to know… On 28th August the Clipper Race Start Festival will begin at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth (England), a four-day celebration culminating in the departure of the race fleet on the 31st August. The 2025-26 race…

Credit: The Grand Pavois La Rochelle Enter our competition to win free tickets to The Grand Pavois, including a free sailing experience on catamaran at the show! From 23rd-27th September 2025, La Rochelle will once again come alive with The Grand Pavois. With over 70,000 visitors, 800 international brands and 700 boats, this major boat…

Yacht ownership scheme guide. Credit: Shutterstock Fed up with boat maintenance and the ever-increasing cost of berthing and insurance? Now could be the time to consider boating on demand with a boatshare, fractional, or charter ownership scheme says Sue Pelling. Visit any marina and you’ll notice a large percentage of privately owned yachts hardly ever…

Dehler 42, Seasalt – used boats for sale. Credit: Michael Schmidt Are you looking for a second-hand yacht? Here’s a brilliant selection of the top used boats for sale, picked out just for you. For Sale: Dehler 42 – Seasalt This 2021 model Dehler 42 is for sale in the UK at the Michael Schmidt…

ASTRALITA, XOD. Credit: Paul Wyeth – pwpictures.com With over 600 boats across more than 30 classes, this year’s infamous Cowes Week brought some brilliant racing to the Solent, celebrating some top-tier boats and crew. Here are the Cowes Week 2025 Winners… Earlier in August, from 2nd-9th, one of the world’s largest and oldest regattas (since 1826),…

The Premier Falmouth Marina is sheltered and well appointed. Credit: Premier Marinas As far as locations go, the Premier Falmouth Marina is one of the most picturesque you’ll find. It is also well appointed, and conveniently positioned for serious west country cruising and beyond, says Sue Pelling. 50° 09’90N, 005°05’02W The vibrant and historic town…

Fountaine Pajot 41. Credit: Jean-Marie LIOT / Fountaine Pajot Multihull manufacturer Fountaine Pajot has been building catamarans since 1976. Yet, as Sam Jefferson discovers when testing its new 41, this company is not afraid to look to the future. Many years back as a young journalist I was invited to a press conference at a…