Bala OnBoard Festival Brings 70 Young Sailors Together
Welsh Sailing’s OnBoard Festival at Lake Bala welcomed around 70 young participants for dinghy racing and games, with training, junior and general fleets accommodating different abilities.
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Jack Walls Took the Helm of Peterhead Sailing Club at 18
Jack Walls became commodore of Peterhead Sailing Club when he was 18, illustrating how a welcoming small-boat community can make space for young people in leadership roles.
RYA Scotland Aspire Days Focus on Adventure Afloat
RYA Scotland is preparing autumn Aspire development days for instructors and volunteers, with practical sessions on creating adventurous experiences for people learning on the water.
Shelley Brothers Turn Clyde Sailing Into Community Opportunity
Ben and Jono Shelley have received recognition from RYA Scotland for helping other sailors develop, using racing and youth participation to widen opportunities around the Clyde.
Weymouth Hosts Six Days of World Championship Windsurfing
The 2026 iQFOiL World Championship brought 186 athletes from 41 nations to Weymouth and Portland, combining high-speed racing with a waterfront celebration of the sport.
A Day with Northern Ireland’s 49erFX Sailing Duo
RYA Northern Ireland has shared a training-day look at Erin McIlwaine and Ellen Barbour as the 49erFX sailors combine gym sessions, on-water practice and teamwork on their Olympic pathway.
Porsche Expands Cayenne Electric Personalisation for 2026
Porsche has introduced new customisation and convenience options for the Cayenne Electric, including a larger paint palette and automatic doors, giving coastal travellers new SUV choices.
Rockley Marks 50 Years and Raises £14,000 for Children’s Hospice
Rockley Watersports marked 50 years of outdoor education with a gala in Poole that raised £14,000 for Julia’s House children’s hospice, connecting a boating milestone with community support.
Garmin Adds Fall Detection and Voice Tools to Wearable Updates
Garmin has begun rolling out free updates across selected watches and cycling computers, including fall detection on the Venu 4 and hands-free controls for active weekends on and off the …
Citroën OUTDOOR Adds Adventure Styling to C3, Aircross and Ami
Citroën has introduced OUTDOOR versions of its C3, C3 Aircross and Ami, pairing distinctive finishes with everyday comfort for people whose coastal breaks start with a drive to the waterfront.
Welsh Sailing Recognises Nine Years of Volunteer Commitment
RYA Cymru Wales has recognised Mick Renny for years of committee work behind junior and youth sailing, highlighting the volunteers who make club participation and performance programmes possible.
Jeep Updates Avenger for Coastal Weekends and Everyday Driving
Jeep has refreshed the Avenger range with styling, cabin and technology changes and a wider choice of powertrains, giving coastal travellers another compact car option for lighter outdoor trips.
Alfa Romeo and Anantara Launch an Italian Coastal Grand Tour
Alfa Romeo and Anantara have introduced a European driving-and-hotel itinerary, beginning with Rome and the Amalfi Coast and combining road travel with a coastal stay for holidaymakers.
Seaford Sailing Club Shows What a Community Clubhouse Can Become
Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club has told the story of a member-led clubhouse rebuild, showing how crowdfunding and volunteers helped retain a busy coastal base for watersports and local life.
Volvo Refreshes XC60 and XC90 Plug-In Hybrids for Longer Electric Trips
Volvo has announced updated XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids with extended electric-range claims, giving families planning coastal weekends another look at the balance between local driving and long journeys.
66°North and Outlander Create an Iceland-Inspired Clothing Range
66°North has collaborated with Outlander on a limited outdoor clothing collection, bringing Icelandic landscapes, protective layers and distinctive styling to life ashore and on coastal trips.
Garmin fēnix 9 Adds Dive and Satellite Features for Outdoor Trips
Garmin’s new fēnix 9 and 9 Pro watches bring mapping, diving capability and outdoor communication features to a wearable aimed at people whose weekends move between land and water.
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