Red Bull Italy SailGP team acquired by investors including Anne Hathaway
SailGP has confirmed the acquisition of the Red Bull Italy SailGP team by a consortium of investors and sports...
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Australian Sailing CEO to step down
Australian Sailing has confirmed that chief executive officer Ben Houston is leaving the organisation after six years in the...
Pip Hare joins Canada Ocean Racing for 2025 campaign
Canada Ocean Racing has confirmed that British offshore sailor Pip Hare will join its Be Water Positive campaign for...
RYA launches Female Futures Group to boost women’s participation in sailing
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has launched The Female Futures Group, which is dedicated to increasing female participation in...
America’s Cup in turmoil as Alinghi Red Bull Racing withdraws
The America’s Cup has suffered a major blow, after Alinghi Red Bull Racing announced it is terminating its America’s...
Honnor Marine Classics up for sale as current owner off to sing sea shanties
Honnor Marine Classics, which is based in Swanage, Dorset with production currently in Westbury, Wiltshire (via a subcontractor) is...
Campaign success – 34 nations now actively involved in Para Sailing
World Sailing has published a six-month progress report on the implementation of its Para Inclusive Strategy 2024-2029. The update...
IYT replaces paper logbooks with SailTies app and is “open to partnerships”
International Yacht Training (IYT), which provides yacht training, maritime certification, and safety programmes worldwide, has replaced paper logbooks with...
RS Marine Group sells Ocean Play brand of dinghies
Performance Sailcraft Europe (PSE) has acquired the Ocean Play brand from RS Marine Group, along with manufacturing rights for...
Yachting New Zealand CEO to step down after 14 years
Yachting New Zealand chief executive David Abercrombie has announced his retirement, after more than 14 years in the role....
Wavysail appoints Ben Barker as general manager to drive growth
Wavysail has announced the appointment of Ben Barker as general manager. Barker, formerly managing director at Extreme Destinations, part...
UK-based sailmaker and chandlery expands after acquisition
UK-based sailmaker and chandlery P&B has been acquired by Rhys Rollitt and Steve Badham from founder Ian Pinnell. Following...
Seldén Mast announces key appointments to support expansion
Seldén Mast has announced three new appointments as part of its ongoing expansion. Seldén Mast is the UK subsidiary...
Women in marine: inclusive sailing organisation gains notable members
The Magenta Project, an international organisation dedicated to ensuring sailing is a more equitable and inclusive sport for all,...
How did Seldén Mast hit upon its integrated system for sail control?
Seldén‘s quest to make sail plans easier to handle started with a simple and practical concept. Matt Sheahan looks...
Nautor Swan reveals new yacht lines and plans for US sailing
Sanlorenzo’s Finnish brand Nautor Swan has unveiled plans for two new product lines alongside a partnership with the American...
Rolex World Sailor of the Year named for 2024
Sailing’s top performers were recognised at the World Sailing Awards ceremony at Singapore’s historic Chijmes Hall, where the 2024...
