RYA Profiles 49erFX Sailors Erin McIlwaine and Ellen Barbour
RYA visits the Irish Sailing training base to document the routine of 49erFX sailors Erin McIlwaine and Ellen Barbour.
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RYA Northern Ireland Opens Applications for Three Board Roles
RYA Northern Ireland is recruiting three volunteer board directors, with applications closing on 5 October 2026.
Foyle Sailability Regatta Brings Inclusive Racing to Lough Foyle
Crews from three Northern Ireland Sailability groups raced on Lough Foyle despite challenging winds.
Bala OnBoard Festival Brings Young Dinghy Sailors Together
Welsh Sailing’s August OnBoard Festival at Bala involved 70 young competitors and mixed racing with paddle and foiling tasters.
Peterhead Sailing Club Profiles Young Commodore Jack Walls
RYA Scotland profiles Jack Walls, who became commodore of Peterhead Sailing Club at 18 and is now 20.
RYA Scotland Aspire Sessions Focus on Adventure Afloat
RYA Scotland’s autumn Aspire Updates bring practical development sessions to instructors, coaches and activity leaders.
Weymouth Hosts 186 Sailors at 2026 iQFOiL Worlds
The Musto iQFOiL World Championship drew 186 windsurfers from 41 nations to Weymouth and Portland in September.
American Boating Congress Sets Dates for May 2027
NMMA has announced 17–19 May 2027 for American Boating Congress, its marine-industry gathering in Washington, DC.
NMMA Briefing Showcases Marine Technology from US Manufacturers
NMMA brought Yamaha, Brunswick, NMEA and Polaris to a September briefing on technology across recreational marine manufacturing.
Oyster Presents New 36m Sailing Flagship
Oyster Yachts has revealed a new 36m flagship designed with Frers, combining an adaptable guest layout and bluewater systems for extended cruising.
Monaco Crew Lounge Sets Culinary Programme
Monaco Yacht Show's 2026 Captains & Crew Lounge programme includes culinary masterclasses in fermentation, chocolate and yacht-dessert technique.
Monaco Yacht Show Adds Industry Networking Spaces
New Networking Decks at Quai Albert Ier and Darse Sud give Monaco Yacht Show visitors informal meeting spaces during the day and afterwork events …
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