Eric Twiname Youth Team Racing Championships Set for Oxford Sailing Club
Oxford Sailing Club will host the 2026 RYA Eric Twiname Youth and Junior Team Racing Championships on 10–11 October using RS Fevas and Fireflies.
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Yachts-Trader Launches New UK Marketplace for Boat Buyers and Brokers
New British platform Yachts-Trader has launched as an online marketplace for motor yachts, sailing yachts and other boats, with tools aimed at brokers and …
Henri-Lloyd Partners With Scaramouche Sailing Trust to Support Young Sailors
Henri-Lloyd has become an official partner of the Scaramouche Sailing Trust, providing technical clothing and support for the charity’s youth sailing programme.
NMMA Uses NASBLA Conference to Push Boating Safety and Waterway Access
NMMA used the 67th NASBLA Annual Conference in Knoxville to highlight recreational boating safety, public access and its new PWC Ride Aware education campaign.
Eric Martin Retires After More Than 60 Years in UK Leisure Boating
Scottish marine-industry figure Eric Martin is retiring after a career of more than six decades following the sale of Clyde Marina and Sunbird International …
Fifteen British Sailors Selected for 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships
British Youth Sailing has selected 15 sailors for the Youth Sailing World Championships at Vilamoura, Portugal, from 15 to 19 December 2026.
Welsh Youth Sailor Wilf Tovey Receives RYA Cymru Wales Impact Award
RYA Cymru Wales has recognised 16-year-old Mumbles Yacht Club sailor Wilf Tovey for the support he gives younger and newer members of the sailing …
RYA Extends 2027 Awards Applications to 11 October
The RYA has extended applications for its 2027 annual awards until 5pm on 11 October, with five categories recognising positive change across boating.
Sportsman Masters 247 Balances Shallow Draft and Open-Water Capability
Sportsman Boats has published fresh 2026 details for Masters 247 Balances Shallow Draft and Open-Water Capability. The Sportsman Masters 247 measures 24ft 4in with …
Sportsman Open 212 Packs SportLink Into Compact Centre Console
Sportsman Boats has published fresh 2026 details for Open 212 Packs SportLink Into Compact Centre Console. The Sportsman Open 212 measures 21ft 5in with …
Sportsman Open 252 Extends Range in a 25-Foot Centre Console
Sportsman Boats has published fresh 2026 details for Open 252 Extends Range in a 25-Foot Centre Console. The Sportsman Open 252 uses a 140-gallon …
Sportsman Open 232 Targets Inshore and Offshore Crossover Use
Sportsman Boats has published fresh 2026 details for Open 232 Targets Inshore and Offshore Crossover Use. The Sportsman Open 232 measures 23ft 4in with …
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