Five-Metre Lis-Jolle Adds an Overnight Berth to a Simple Dinghy
The five-metre Lis-Jolle at Interboot hides a two-person sleeping space beneath its raised foredeck while keeping a lightweight, shallow-draft dinghy layout.
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Ganz Ovation 7X Open Brings Swiss Bowrider Premiere to Interboot
The 7.50m Ganz Ovation 7X Open is appearing as a 2026 Interboot novelty with a 2.53m beam, configurable deck layout and inboard diesel power.
Sausalito Boat Show Brings Electric Boats and Sailing Lessons to the Bay
The 2026 Sausalito Boat Show is under way at Clipper Yacht Harbor with electric-vessel demonstrations, sailing lessons, family activities and boats on display.
RYA Advises Sailing Clubs to Review Child Safeguarding Checks
A change to regulated-activity rules on 1 September means sailing clubs must reconsider certain supervised roles involving children and DBS eligibility.
Welsh Sailing Volunteer Mick Renny Receives Impact Award
Long-serving committee volunteer Mick Renny has received a Welsh Sailing Impact Award for supporting youth racing, clubs and sailing opportunities.
Sports Minister Visits British Sailing Team at Weymouth
Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock visited Weymouth and Portland to meet the British Sailing Team and see facilities supporting its LA 2028 preparations.
Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club Rebuilds Its Community Clubhouse
Members and supporters saved Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club's ageing clubhouse through fundraising, grants and volunteer work, restoring a coastal base.
Largs Sailing Club Volunteer Receives RYA Scotland Impact Award
Largs Sailing Club administrator Julia Gibson has received an RYA Scotland Impact Award for her work supporting volunteers, events and club operations.
Poole, Cowes and York Take 2026 Marina Awards for Everyday Boaters
The 2026 TYHA Marina Awards named Poole Quay Boat Haven, Cowes Yacht Haven and York Marina in their respective coastal and inland categories.
Northampton Junior Sailing Event Highlights Access Beyond the Coast
An RYA report from Northampton highlights how inland sailing clubs give young people access to dinghy racing, confidence-building and family activity.
BENETEAU Flyer 30 Roadshow Reaches Norwalk Ahead of Annapolis
The 9.22m Flyer 30 is visiting East Coast US boat shows after its Newport premiere, with Norwalk, Annapolis, Charleston and Fort Lauderdale on the …
Canal & River Trust Sets Out Autumn Cruising and Winter Mooring Updates
The Trust's 25 September bulletin covers movement requirements, low-water navigation, winter moorings and the coming licensing consultation for canal boaters.
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