SURFDRY Offers Heat-Free Wetsuit Drying for Boaters and Divers
SURFDRY's 2026 Australian Good Design Award entry describes a portable, USB-C-powered system for drying wetsuits, dive booties and gloves using controlled ambient air instead of heat.
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Beuchat Personal Dive Tender Rethinks the Spearfishing Float
The Beuchat Personal Dive Tender, a 2026 Australian Good Design entry, combines an insulated cover, rigid hull, 32-litre storage and one-handed access for recreational spearfishing.
Fliteboard RACE Shows How Electric Foiling Is Becoming a Sport
Fliteboard RACE has earned a 2026 Australian Good Design Award. We look at the specialist hull, propulsion and rider-position decisions behind the electric race foil, and what recreational boaters should …
Gauley River's Autumn Whitewater Season: What Visitors Should Understand
Gauley River National Recreation Area offers highly demanding autumn whitewater rafting in West Virginia, with scheduled dam releases and specialist guide services.
Portimão Plans Permanent Inclusive Sailing Training Centre
Portimão is exploring a new international para-inclusive sailing training and development centre as a longer-term legacy of the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships.
Welsh Sailia Weekend Opens New Paths Into Sailing and Powerboating
More than 80 participants attended the 2026 Sailia BIG Weekend at Plas Menai in Wales, taking part in powerboat, dinghy, first-aid and watersports training.
Jazz Turner Shows the Freedom of Sailing and Seated Wingfoiling
British sailor Jazz Turner has moved from her first stormy sailing lesson to a voyage around Britain and Ireland, and is now helping develop opportunities in seated wingfoiling.
Poetto Beach Celebrates Pianosi and Nolot at Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam
Sardinia's Poetto Beach crowns two Formula Kite winners as Riccardo Pianosi wins at home and Lauriane Nolot adds to her remarkable season in the 2026 Grand Slam.
GB Women's Canoe Polo Team Wins World Bronze in Duisburg Extra Time
Great Britain's senior women's canoe polo team secured a bronze medal at the 2026 World Championships in Duisburg, Germany, defeating Poland 4–3 after extra time on 5 October. The decisive …
RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show Welcomes 9,000 Visitors in 2026
The RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show welcomed 9,000 visitors to Farnborough International over 21–22 February 2026. More than 180 exhibitors attended, covering traditional dinghies, performance sailboats, paddleboarding, wingfoiling, windsurfing, equipment, …
Plas Menai Prepares RYA Wales BIG Weekend for 10–11 October
The RYA Cymru Wales BIG Weekend is planned for 10–11 October 2026 at Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre near Caernarfon, bringing together newcomers and experienced boaters for a range of …
Weymouth iQFOiL Fan Zone Combined Racing With Free Watersports
Weymouth Pavilion hosted a free public Fan Zone on 12 September 2026 during the decisive day of the Musto iQFOiL World Championships. The RYA's programme combined live race coverage with …
Boat Design, WaterSports & Photography Competitions
Boat Design, WaterSports & Photography Competitions is examined from the practical perspective of ordinary leisure-boat ownership, with an emphasis on easy preparation, safe habits and enjoyable time on the water.
Tips from Pro Barefoot Water Skier, Zenon Bilas
Tips from Pro Barefoot Water Skier, Zenon Bilas is examined from the practical perspective of ordinary leisure-boat ownership, with an emphasis on easy preparation, safe habits and enjoyable time on …
The Ultimate Watersports Safety Guide
The Ultimate Watersports Safety Guide is examined from the practical perspective of ordinary leisure-boat ownership, with an emphasis on easy preparation, safe habits and enjoyable time on the water.
10 Fall Watersport Destinations to Visit
10 Fall Watersport Destinations to Visit is examined from the practical perspective of ordinary leisure-boat ownership, with an emphasis on easy preparation, safe habits and enjoyable time on the water.
The Ultimate Ski and Wake Boat Buying Guide
The Ultimate Ski and Wake Boat Buying Guide is examined from the practical perspective of ordinary leisure-boat ownership, with an emphasis on easy preparation, safe habits and enjoyable time on …
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