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£2,000 and two brand new cameras were given as prizes in the annual marine environmental journal competition, plus £1,000 given to charity
Call to save historic £6 million chart collection
The extraordinary collection, which includes the first chart drawn by Captain James Cook, has been barred from export to allow time for a UK gallery, museum or institution to acquire…
Join us for the Coppercoat Brian Black Memorial Award 2025
The Brian Black Memorial Award is Yachting Monthly’s marine environmental journalism award with the support of Coppercoat, with cash prizes worth £3,000 and £1,000-worth of new camera equipment up for…
Organised crime gang planned to smuggle cocaine in transatlantic yacht race
The gang, who also imported more than half a tonne of cannabis, was stopped by the Organised Crime Partnership – a joint National Crime Agency and Metropolitan Police Service unit…
3 Scottish brothers complete record-setting row across the Pacific
3 Scottish brothers have set a new record for rowing across the Pacific. Since April, Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean have been rowing from South America to Australia in their…
Sunsail and RYA bring all-female crew to Cowes Week
For the first time, Sunsail and the RYA brought an all-female crew to Cowes Week 2025. “It’s a meaningful step,” said Katrina Lawson, Head of Brand and Acquisitions at Sunsail.…
Women in Marine event to focus on ‘Imposter Syndrome’ at Southampton International Boat Show
On Wednesday, 24 September 2025, Women in Marine will be holding its annual panel and networking event at the Quarterdeck Bar & Restaurant, located at the Southampton International Boat Show.…
Gipsy Moth IV Parading Down Thames for Royal Thames Yacht Club 250th Anniversary
On Saturday, 28 June, 40 boats will participate in a ceremonial pageant from Greenwich Pier to HMS President in London to mark the 250th anniversary of the Royal Thames Yacht…
Sprint finish concludes 2025 YM Celtic Triangle Race
28 boats make the dash across the Channel to the finish of this year’s YM Celtic Triangle Race