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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
Stride Forward charity to race in Cowes Week for the first time ever
A charity that helps participants recover autonomy and a sense of possibility through sailing, called Stride Forward, will take part in Cowes Week for the very first time from 2-8…
RYA OnBoard turns 20
The RYA celebrates 20 years of its beloved OnBoard initiative, one of the UK’s largest grassroots programmes for getting kids into watersports. The RYA Onboard story so far The RYA…
Tall Ships Race 2025 brings the ‘tourist event of the year’ to Aberdeen
The Tall Ships Race 2025 fleet will soon set its sights on the shores of Aberdeen. Between the 19th and 22nd of July, the Scottish city will welcome race participants…
Celebrating Conor O Brien on the centenary of his pioneering circumnavigation
This June marks the centenary of legendary Irish yachtsman Conor O Brien returning from a history-making circumnavigation aboard his yacht Saoirse. The iconic sailor, mountaineer, architect, and author first set…