Our boat Alexa – a Dufour Classic 41 – had been wrecked in the September 2004 Category Five Hurricane Ivan and had been part of the boat ‘alphabet soup’ in…
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Historic Shipbuilding: Buckler’s Hard dig unearths rare 18th century slipway used by Nelson’s Navy
Archaeological digs at historic shipyard Buckler’s Hard have revealed a well-preserved 18th century slipway. ‘This dig has exceeded all expectations as so much of the structure has survived preserved under…
Inside ARC 2025: New 24/7 broadcasts bring the iconic rally to a global audience
Around 900 participants from over 30 different countries are expected to set off from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria for the 2025 ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers), the rally’s 40th edition.…
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.…
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…