Superyacht Safety Comes Into Focus Superyacht Safety Comes Into Focus As Monitoring Tech Booms The weather is changing, and it's not just a sailor's hunch. Storms are forming faster and are more destructive. Onboard sailing superyachts, captains and crews are facing new challenges in predicting risk, and the message is clear. by Cyclops Marine Posted 10 Sep 18:00 UTC Big Weather Gear appointed by Henri-Lloyd in USA Big Weather Gear appointed by Henri-Lloyd in USA A high-profile return to the US market with its new retail partner Henri-Lloyd will be making a high-profile return to the US market with the appointment of Big Weather Gear as its new retail partner. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 10 Sep 14:25 UTC Chris Clark has joined Wescom Group Chris Clark has joined Wescom Group Meet him at Southampton Boat Show on the YouBoat Stand A052 Chris Clark has joined Wescom Group as UK Commercial Sales Manager for its range of electronics products. by Wescom Group Posted 9 Sep 07:00 UTC Leopard Catamarans unveils the all-new Leopard 52 Leopard Catamarans unveils the all-new Leopard 52 World premiere at Cannes Yachting Festival, US debut at Annapolis Sailboat Show Leopard Catamarans proudly announces the world premiere of its latest sailing catamaran, the Leopard 52, set to debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival on Tuesday, September 9. by Leopard Catamarans Posted 8 Sep 11:00 UTC Join Ancasta in Cannes and Southampton Join Ancasta in Cannes and Southampton The team will be showcasing 33 brand-new yachts including 7 World Premieres Join us from Tuesday at the Cannes Yachting Festival (9-14 September) to discover the latest innovations from the world's leading yacht manufacturers. The Ancasta team will be showcasing 33 brand-new yachts. by Ancasta Posted 5 Sep 17:00 UTC Boat Show Savings, No Show Required Boat Show Savings, No Show Required North Sails is offering boat show deals without the crowds Whether prepping for next season or upgrading your current setup, North Sails is offering boat show deals without the crowds. Order today to unlock seasonal savings. by North Sails Posted 5 Sep 15:00 UTC Gear up for Autumn and Winter racing Gear up for Autumn and Winter racing With Henri-Lloyd's Elite Offshore Range As the days draw in, sailors are now planning their Autumn and Winter sailing and racing campaigns, or for some, heading off on long distance expeditions, such as the ARC. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 3 Sep 15:00 UTC How John adapted catamaran for accessible sailing How John adapted catamaran for accessible sailing Freedom Afloat... and what's next For many, the call of the open sea is irresistible. For John, it was a passion ignited decades ago by Robin Knox-Johnston's classic "A World of My Own," and a memorable week-long sailing trip in Corfu. by Nikki Curwen Posted 3 Sep 09:17 UTC Jazz Turner Announces New Adventure Jazz Turner Announces New Adventure Her next bold challenge is the 2026 WorldStar Race Just weeks after completing her record-breaking Project FEAR expedition, Henri Lloyd ambassador Jazz Turner has announced her next bold challenge: the 2026 WorldStar Race. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 1 Sep 17:00 UTC Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 5 Season 2 Bulwarks and Bulldust – Show 5 Season 2 Greenwashing - Who is saying what, what can be believed, and what needs a load more inspection... Episode Five - ponders the topic of Greenwashing. We offer some thoughts on the matter and talk with Annika Thomson, Wes Moxey, and Greg Haines about their thoughts on this vast subject. The fifth episode of Series Two is now live by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 31 Aug 05:56 UTC What does third party boat insurance cover? What does third party boat insurance cover? Read Paul Knox-Johnston's excellent explainer article Inherently it is an insurance policy which can be taken out to provide a basic level of cover, which may satisfy the minimum requirements to comply with the rules and regulations governing parts of our coastal and inland waterways. by Paul Knox-Johnston Posted 28 Aug 11:00 UTC Expert Guidance for Your Perfect Sail Expert Guidance for Your Perfect Sail North Sails custom design, materials, and expert advice are backed by a legacy of innovation North Sails custom design, materials, and expert advice are backed by a legacy of innovation and boundary-pushing. Over six decades of hard-won expertise flows into every sail North Sails make. by North Sails Posted 27 Aug 15:00 UTC Celebrating Keith Bradford's 40 years of service Celebrating Keith Bradford's 40 years of service Working within a business that helps saves lives at sea Wescom Group's Marine Product and Customer Services Manager Keith Bradford celebrated 40 years of working within a business that helps saves lives at sea, being presented with a personalised pack of pyrotechnics & cutting a cake with a traditional sword. by Wescom Group Posted 26 Aug 20:26 UTC Nigel Calder to headline SSCA Chesapeake Bay GAM Nigel Calder to headline SSCA Chesapeake Bay GAM Set for September 26-28, 2025 at the Maryland Yacht Club in Pasadena, MD The 2025 GAM/seminar by Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) is set for September 26-28, 2025 at the Maryland Yacht Club in Pasadena, MD, a week before the Annapolis Powerboat Show and two weeks before the Annapolis Sailboat Show. by Seven Seas Cruising Association Posted 26 Aug 15:11 UTC Dutch Royal yacht joins Feadship Heritage Dutch Royal yacht joins Feadship Heritage Piet Hein officially welcomed into the Feadship Heritage Fleet Tuesday evening, the Dutch Royal yacht Piet Hein was officially welcomed into the Feadship Heritage Fleet during a formal ceremony. by Feadship Posted 24 Aug 05:44 UTC Packing light and packing right for all conditions Packing light and packing right for all conditions Working out what kit to pack for going on the water is always tricky, Henri-Lloyd has the solution Working out what kit to pack for going on the water is always tricky. With changeable weather conditions and the requirement for apparel that works just as well onshore as at sea, it's always tempting to take far too much on board. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 19 Aug 08:00 UTC New wooden boat stage to debut at the SIBS 2025 New wooden boat stage to debut at the SIBS 2025 Bringing together leading wooden boatbuilding organisations for inspiring talks, demos, & workshops The Southampton International Boat Show 2025 will welcome an exciting new addition to its ten-day programme with the launch of the Wooden Boat Stage, a platform dedicated to celebrating the craft and culture of British wooden boatbuilding. by Southampton International Boat Show Posted 16 Aug 12:48 UTC King's Award presented to Exe Sailability Project King's Award presented to Exe Sailability Project Rear Admiral Chris Snow makes presentation of MBE equivalent The Exe Sailability Project, which provides access to sailing for disadvantaged people, has been presented with The King's Award for Voluntary Service by the Rear Admiral Chris Snow. by Abi Eskriett Posted 15 Aug 13:09 UTC Next RYA Connected Webinar: Welfare Officers Next RYA Connected Webinar: Welfare Officers Why you need one and how to recruit, develop and make the most of them Whether you're running youth sessions, supporting adult sailors, or simply passionate about your club's future, this RYA Connected webinar is important to you. by Gareth Brookes Posted 13 Aug 13:30 UTC Baby Cats (not kittens) Baby Cats (not kittens) The far more important business of smaller catamarans, not an stream of kitten videos The far more important business of smaller catamarans, not an unending stream of videos of kittens. by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com Posted 12 Aug 17:00 UTC