Record-Breaking Dazcat Fleet Gears Up for Rolex Fastnet Race 2025
Ten of the 22 multihulls currently entered in the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race MOCRA class hail from the Multihull Centre in Cornwall , including an unprecedented eight Dazcats - performance cruiser-racers designed and built in the UK. This marks the largest Dazcat entry in the history of the race and positions the Cornish builder at the very heart of this year’s centenary Fastnet edition....
The Fireball World Sailing Championships Return to UK for the first time since 1981
The internationally renowned Fireball World Championships will return to UK shores in July 2026, as Torquay is confirmed as the host venue for the prestigious regatta - bringing world-class sailing back to the English Riviera for the first time in over four decades.
Organised by the Royal Torbay Yacht Club , the event is expected to draw over 90 international crews to race on the...
Introducing the New RS Aira 22
RS Sailing are proud to announce the addition of the RS Aira 22 to their cruising portfolio, as they take on the build license, distribution, marketing and sales from Aira Boats . This keelboat represents a significant step forward in RS Sailing’s strategy to make sailing more accessible to a wider audience, blending comfort, innovation, and performance in a unique, all-inclusive package....
Battle of the UK Multihull Titans?
How many 100% UK-based designers and builders of cruiser sailing catamarans can you name? Go on, have a think. Now… how many of them were duking it out on the water last weekend?
That’s right – all two of them! The scene? The Saltash Sailing Club and Plym Yacht Club ’s race from Plymouth to Fowey and back. The battle? Legendary.
In the blue corner: Sagitta, the sleek 30ft...
15th RS Tera Eric Twiname Scheme
RS Sailing are delighted to announce that they will be collaborating with the Eric Twiname Trust for the 15th ET RS Tera Scheme to facilitate the use of RS Tera's in clubs across the UK in 2025.
RS Sailing and the Eric Twiname Trust are committed to getting young people into a lifetime of sailing, helping young sailors who might otherwise be unable to fulfil their ambitions....
UK Sailing Academy appoints Cat Dixon as new CEO
UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) , a centre of excellence dedicated to inspiring, educating, and equipping people for a life in or around sea, has appointed Catherine Dixon (Cat) as its new Chief Executive Officer.
With an exceptional track record in leadership and management across education, social justice, legal and health sectors, Cat brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted...
UK Companies Achieve Bidirectional Charging for Electric Boats
Plymouth, UK - 24 th April 2025 - Aqua superPower unveiled its ground-breaking bidirectional charging technology at the University of Plymouth , marking their demonstration debut of Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels (VBEV). This pioneering showcase represented an important step towards the widescale adoption of electric boats, supported by Vessel-to-Grid infrastructure...
LA Marine Backs Young Superyacht Designers
LA Marine is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2025, an event dedicated to discovering and nurturing the next generation of superyacht designers. Now a highly anticipated feature of the Southampton International Boat Show, the competition has a strong track record of launching careers, with past winners securing roles at world-leading design...