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Spain Triumphs While the Emirates GBR Team Miss Out on the British SailGP Final – What Portsmouth’s SailGP Regatta Means for the Overall Scoreboard
The British team had little success at the Portsmouth SailGP, but the British edition of this round the world regatta has helped to level the playing field.
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Biocide-free boat antifouling paint ‘works best’
An independent antifouling study on seven types of leisure boat coatings has found that biocide-free silicone paint worked best, and a paint marketed as environmentally friendly was ‘extremely toxic’. After six months – sections where no paint was applied show the most growth. Credit: Ann Larsson/University of Gothenburg Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in…
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A Sailor’s Guide to the Most Enchanting Spots from Dartmouth to the Scilly Isles – The Best West Country Sailing Destinations for a British Summer Voyage
Dreaming of a boating holiday exploring the British coastline? Barry Pickthall has the answer for you with West Country sailing
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Westerly at 60: the largest owners’ association in the world
As the Westerly Owners’ Association marks its diamond anniversary year, we explore the history of these beloved GRP classics The Westerly 25 followed the 22 in 1964. Both had simple, open plan layouts and were powered by gunter or Bermudan rigs. Credit: Genevieve Leaper/Alamy The Westerly Owners’ Association is a force to be reckoned with;…
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The Winners of the Race No One Can Predict – 2025/26 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Results
The teams of the 2025/26 Clipper Round The World Yacht Race have been hurtling around the globe since last August and the finish line has now been crossed – here are the results
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‘A Prepreg-Carbon Act of Defiance Against the Laws of Nature’ – Gitana 18 and the new ‘Flying Offshore’ Documentary Series
The next must watch documentary series on how Gitana 18 was radically engineered for 100% offshore flight
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The “Google Maps” of Boating – Expert Tried and Tested Review of the new Savvy Navvy App
Boating expert, respected sports writer, and photographer Barry Pickthall, took the ‘Google Maps for boating’ out for a test – here’s what he found
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Advice for First Timers in the RORC’s Round Britain and Ireland Race – Top Racing Tips from Last Year’s Sevenstar RBI Winner
From timing and preparation, to boat set up and handling the North Sea, here’s the top tips from last year’s Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race winner
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Exclusive Interview with the Driving Force Behind Revitalising the Beneteau First Range – Andraž Mihelin’s Mission to Create an Affordable Planing Cruiser
The modern Beneteau First performance sailboat line has been a great success – we interviewed Andraž Mihelin, one of the driving forces behind it’s revitalisation
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Boat launches announced for Southampton Boat Show 2026
Cockwells, Dragonfly, Saffier, Najad and Highfield will be among the boatbuilders launching boats at this year’s Southampton Boat Show The Dragonfly 40 Carbon, Windy SR40, the Highfield ADV9 and the Najad 451 AC will all be featured at 2026 Southampton Boat Show Boat launches at next month’s Southampton Boat Show have been announced with over…