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148 EAST Airlie Beach Pairs Waterfront Living With an Optional 12m Berth
The under-construction 148 EAST residence at The Beacons in Airlie Beach can be purchased with an optional private 12m marina berth directly in front of the home.
Malta-Gozo Self-Drive Fleet Keeps a Day Afloat Between 13ft and 20ft
Joyride Watersports operates a compact self-drive fleet from Hondoq Bay, with boats from 13ft to 20ft giving couples, families and groups a small-boat route around Gozo and Comino.
Windermere Adds New 23ft Electric Self-Drive Launches for 2026
Bowness Bay Marina has added 23ft Premium Plus XL electric launches for 2026, giving families and groups a quiet self-drive way to explore Lake Windermere.
Birmingham Paddlesports Project Has Introduced 1,400 Young People to the Water
A community-led Birmingham paddlesports programme has introduced more than 1,400 young people to the city’s waterways while developing locally run activity hubs.
Le Boat Opens 2027 and 2028 Self-Drive Holidays With 11.5m Horizon 1 in Scope
Le Boat’s 2027 and 2028 seasons are now open across 18 destinations, and the 11.5m Horizon 1 keeps a premium self-drive cruising option within LBG’s under-12m remit.
Luštica Bay Releases Final Marina Village Residences Above 115-Berth Harbour
The concluding Marina Village collection at Luštica Bay adds 48 residences above an established 115-berth marina, beaches, promenade and year-round waterfront amenities.
Wayfarer Puts a Private Marina Berth Behind Every Gold Coast Home
Sandbox Properties’ Wayfarer project at Runaway Bay has six waterfront residences, each with its own marina berth directly connected to the home’s back gate.
Volvo EX30 V2L Update Turns the Car Into a 3kW Power Source
A free software update adds Vehicle-to-Load capability to the Volvo EX30, allowing compatible cars to supply up to 3kW to equipment away from the mains.
Barcolana Match Point Adds Tennis to Trieste’s Sailing Festival
Barcolana’s new Match Point tournament brings amateur men’s and women’s doubles tennis into the festival, with events culminating in Trieste on 4 October.
Henri-Lloyd SS26 Blends Sailing Clothing With Life Ashore
Henri-Lloyd’s SS26 campaign follows a simple Mallorca sailing trip to show technical and casual clothing moving naturally between the boat, beach and shore.
New Pula-to-Trieste Route Adds Croatia to Go to Barcolana
The first Go to Barcolana from Croatia will take crews from Pula to Trieste on 9–10 October, adding a new Istrian approach route to the Autumn Cup.
Arisa Moriya Explains Why Offshore Clothing Is Part of Team Performance
Arisa Moriya’s route into the DMG MORI Sailing Team shows how communication, trust and practical clothing choices combine during demanding offshore sailing.
Cecilia Pampinella Sweeps All Three European SUP Titles in Crete
Cecilia Pampinella completed a clean sweep of the Open Women’s Sprint, Technical and Long Distance titles at the 2026 Paddle Europe SUP Championships.
Go to Barcolana Turns Portorož-to-Trieste Crossing Into a Social Sail
Go to Barcolana from Slovenia will take a growing flotilla from Portorož to Trieste on 10 October, combining friendly competition with a shared coastal passage.
Henri-Lloyd Backs UpWind Women’s Offshore Programme With Sailing Kit
Henri-Lloyd is supplying technical sailing clothing to UpWind by MerConcept, a development programme designed to help emerging women progress towards elite offshore racing.
Henri-Lloyd Sail Free Opens First Sailing Sessions Through RYA Centres
Henri-Lloyd’s Sail Free initiative is working with RYA training centres to provide first sailing experiences for people who might otherwise never get onto the water.
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