2026 International Ocean Safety at Sea Award 2026 International Ocean Safety at Sea Award Presented during the Cape Horners annual lunch in Portsmouth, UK The U.S. Coast Guard East District was presented with the 2026 International Ocean Safety at Sea Award, sponsored by Ocean Safety Ltd, at the Cape Horners annual lunch in Portsmouth, UK on 7th November. by Barry Pickthall Posted 9 Nov 06:42 UTC X-Yachts Composites Shipyard Tour X-Yachts Composites Shipyard Tour I toured the yard with Torben Kornum to find out how these stunning yachts are made X-Yachts Composites is where all X-Yachts are manufactured. It's an advanced facility with innovative build techniques, including mould turning machines, advanced composites and vacuum infusion. by Mark Jardine Posted 8 Nov 22:10 UTC New film: triple amputee's Pacific solo voyage New film: triple amputee's Pacific solo voyage British Army veteran Craig Wood has released a film documenting this historic voyage British Army veteran Craig Wood, who overcame life-changing injuries to make history as the world's first triple amputee to sail solo across the Pacific Ocean, setting two Guinness World Records, has launched a film documenting this historic voyage. by Mia Hodgkinson Posted 7 Nov 16:00 UTC ARC+ start delayed due to weather conditions ARC+ start delayed due to weather conditions The first leg of the Rally was due to leave for the Cape Verde islands on Sunday The first leg of the Rally was due to leave Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to the Cape Verde islands on Sunday 8 November, but two low pressure weather systems close to the Canary Islands are set to cause atypical conditions on the planned departure date. by World Cruising Club Posted 5 Nov 20:03 UTC A+T Instruments power 10% of top superyachts A+T Instruments power 10% of top superyachts 50% of the 100 largest sailing yachts in the world are A+T customers 50% of the 100 largest sailing yachts in the world are A+T customers. 10% of the 1,000 largest sailing yachts have full A+T systems on board. by A+T Instruments Posted 5 Nov 12:00 UTC Grand Soleil 60: new frontier of high performance Grand Soleil 60: new frontier of high performance All the hallmarks of Grand Soleil's celebrated design heritage are there. The new Grand Soleil 60 stands alone among its peers, combining strong performance across a wide range of conditions with refined lines and exceptional onboard comfort. It represents the latest evolution of Grand Soleil's fast bluewater cruising concept. by Grand Soleil Yachts Posted 5 Nov 11:43 UTC Seldén launches Furlex 104TD Seldén launches Furlex 104TD A through-deck jib furling system for keelboats and small yachts Seldén is expanding its Furlex range with the launch of the new Furlex 104TD, a high-end furling system featuring precision-machined components in hard-anodised aluminium. by Seldén Mast Posted 3 Nov 17:00 UTC A+T 500 series Wind Sensors A+T 500 series Wind Sensors Highest accuracy and faster response Every single aspect of the design has been studied to understand what makes for the best wind sensor, and how to deliver that information to sailors, be that using their existing processors and displays, or using A+T's own market-leading options. by Mark Jardine Posted 3 Nov 12:30 UTC New PredictWind features added to Climate Data New PredictWind features added to Climate Data Built on 10 years of ECMWF data, the updates help sailors pick the best months for a passage and all PredictWind, the marine weather forecaster trusted by more than a million sailors and mariners worldwide, has added two new features to Climate Data, its tool for exploring historical weather patterns. by Casey Hodges/Predictwind Posted 3 Nov 10:43 UTC ARC+ 2026 opening ceremony ARC+ 2026 opening ceremony Las Palmas de Gran Canaria comes alive The port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria came alive as the ARC+ Opening Ceremony took place at Las Palmas Marina. by World Cruising Club Posted 2 Nov 17:17 UTC A season on the water. A new adventure ahead. A season on the water. A new adventure ahead. Charter with X-Yachts in Haderslev, Denmark Throughout the 2026 season, guests had the opportunity to experience the X4° and X4³ directly from X-Yachts in Haderslev, Denmark. by X-Yachts Posted 1 Nov 12:00 UTC New Books from Adlard Coles Nautical New Books from Adlard Coles Nautical New releases from the Nautical book seller Adlard Coles Whether you're looking for cosy bunkside reading, practical advice on boat maintenance and sailing, or stories of adventure on the high seas, Adlard Coles is the world's largest nautical publisher with books for all levels of maritime interest. by Adlard Coles Posted 1 Nov 10:00 UTC Fountaine Pajot celebrates 50 years Fountaine Pajot celebrates 50 years 50 years of passion. 50 years of shared adventures. Founded in 1976 by Jean-François Fountaine, Yves Pajot, Daniel Givon and Rémi Tristan, four passionate racing enthusiasts and naval engineers, soon joined by Pierre Fountaine, Fountaine Pajot was born from a bold dream. by Fountaine Pajot Posted 31 Oct 11:06 UTC Emil Midé Erichsen at X-Yachts In-House Boat Show Emil Midé Erichsen at X-Yachts In-House Boat Show Known for his circumnavigation aboard Havana and Danish television series 'Kurs mod fjerne kyster' What does it take to turn a dream of long-distance cruising into reality? Join Danish sailor Emil Midé Erichsen as he shares his experiences at the X-Yachts In-House Boat Show. by X-Yachts Posted 30 Oct 14:30 UTC Henri-Lloyd launches Originals Vintage Henri-Lloyd launches Originals Vintage Celebrating more than 60 years of sailing heritage Original Henri-Lloyd garments from the America's Cup, the Whitbread Round the World Race and the Volvo Ocean Race return from the brand's past, each carrying its own story. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 29 Oct 17:18 UTC All the power in the world All the power in the world There is a particular kind of luxury that matters on a cruising yacht There is a particular kind of luxury that matters on a cruising yacht. It has very little to do with polished timber, acres of plush upholstery, or the number of drinks that can be put on ice... Dan and Kika Deckert will test it with a lap of the planet by John Curnow, Global Editor, SailWorldCruising.com Posted 28 Oct 18:00 UTC Sailing a Topper Across the English Channel Sailing a Topper Across the English Channel 15 year old Faith Turner raises over £8000 for Cancer Research UK 15 year old Faith Turner has sailed her Topper from Dover to Cap Gris Nez, in a record time, fund raising for Cancer Research UK. by Hayley Turner & Port of Dover Posted 28 Oct 11:20 UTC A+T Instruments HFD5 A+T Instruments HFD5 The latest addition to A+T Instruments full colour display range The HFD5 is the latest addition to A+T Instruments full colour display range. Designed as a drop-in upgrade for the discontinued B&G H5000 Graphic Display, the HFD5 fits directly into the existing H5000 display cut-out and mounting arrangement. by Mark Jardine Posted 27 Oct 12:30 UTC Henri-Lloyd and Spinlock launch Lifejacket Range Henri-Lloyd and Spinlock launch Lifejacket Range Bringing Advanced Protection and Comfort to Sailors Range combines Henri-Lloyd's technical sailing expertise with Spinlock's specialist flotation technology to deliver high-performance protection on the water. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 25 Oct 16:44 UTC Fountaine Pajot unveils the FP51 Fly Fountaine Pajot unveils the FP51 Fly Two versions, new perspectives on bluewater cruising With the introduction of a new Flybridge version, Fountaine Pajot expands its FP51 offering, bringing together sailing performance, comfort, and conviviality in a new onboard experience. by Fountaine Pajot Posted 24 Oct 12:08 UTC