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…
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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.…
Young British sailor to start 5-year and 75,000 nm circumnavigation
Young British sailor Jacques Miller will set out from Cowes in October for a five-year solo circumnavigation onboard the 1971 Hustler 30 yacht he restored and fully refitted by hand.…
The Royal Society of Marine Artists celebrates sailing with its 80th Annual Exhibition
The Royal Society of Marine Artists’ (RSMA) Annual Exhibition celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. The society is a registered charity and has links to the RNLI, the National Maritime…
Exmouth sailing charity Sailability awarded a King’s Award
Exe Sailability Project, a sailing charity in Devon, was presented with a King’s Award for Voluntary Service at a special event that brought together the Exe Sailing Club’s commissioning groups,…
Applications are open to become the next Maritime Solent Charity Partner
Applications are open to become Maritime Solent Charity Partner for 2025-2026! In order to be eligible, charities need to: operate predominantly in the Solent region conduct their charitable activities in…
Maiden Voyage Review: the musical tale of Tracy Edwards and her all-women crew
As a long-term musical theatre fan, classically trained dancer, and now sailing journalist, the Maiden Voyage musical seemed like a uniquely perfect combination of things when I first heard of…
New charitable trust at Buckler’s Hard Shipyard
The new trust, based in Buckler’s Hard on the banks of the Beaulieu River, plans to deliver courses, talks, demonstrations and projects to build skills, knowledge and collections relating to…
Join Autism on the Water for an Inclusive Sailing Day
On 5 July at Haslar Marina, Gosport, join Autism on the Water for a day of community sailing. The event is open to autistic adults, children, their families and carers…
How the traditional boatbuilding community is facing the UK skills crisis
On 14 June, the launch of Norfolk boatbuilder Abbey Molyneux’s new and expanded yard brought together more than 60 professionals from across the boatbuilding and heritage marine sectors. Yard owners,…