Navily, the social cruising guide for boaters who want to find the perfect anchorage, is relaunching its mobile application with a host of new features to make it easier, and safer, to cruise with confidence. The application has undergone a complete…
Just So wins the Morgan Cup after spectacular downwind start
Just So wins the Morgan Cup after spectacular downwind start
The Royal Ocean Racing Club’s race to Dieppe for the Morgan Cup started in the Solent on midsummer’s day in superb conditions. The RORC fleet enjoyed a spectacular downwind start off the Royal Yacht Squadron Line, heading east for the English Channel.…
WhisperPower introduces next generation professional 24V battery chargers
WhisperPower introduces next generation professional 24V battery chargers
WhisperPower has added the Supreme Pro battery charger series to its extensive range of products. The advanced Supreme Pro battery charger / power supply has been specifically developed to meet the increasingly stringent requirements that the shipping…
ePropulsion UK signs 60 engine deal with RS Sailing
ePropulsion UK signs 60 engine deal with RS Sailing
The UK division of the world’s most advanced electric propulsion manufacturer, ePropulsion, has just signed a deal to supply 60 fully-integrated propulsion systems to RS Sailing, the world’s largest manufacturer of small boats. The new supply contract…
FAST 40+ – Exhilarating conditions for day one
FAST 40+ – Exhilarating conditions for day one
There were thrills and spills on the first day of racing for Round 2 Fast 40+ Class Race Circuit, hosted by the Royal Motor Yacht Club. Poole Bay delivered exhilarating conditions for three windward leeward races held in 17-20 knots of solid pressure f…
FAST40+ bound for Poole for exciting round 2 action
FAST40+ bound for Poole for exciting round 2 action
The FAST40+ Class is back in action this weekend with the second round of the 2019 FAST40+ Race Circuit. Eight races are scheduled over three days of highly competitive racing, with the fleet competing in Poole Bay. Stretching ten miles from Poole Harb…
Scarlet Oysters hard fought De Guingand Bowl victory
Scarlet Oysters hard fought De Guingand Bowl victory
With 40 knots of wind speed recored during the race, the 2019 RORC De Guingand Bowl was undoubtedly a tough test for both the crews and competing yachts. Starting from the Royal Yacht Squadron Line, a four-mile downwind leg to Browndown provided a brea…
FLIR Introduces Raymarine Element S Navigation Displays
FLIR Introduces Raymarine Element S Navigation Displays
FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today Raymarine Element™ S, a new series of navigation displays for cruisers and sailors. Building on the success of FLIR’s Raymarine Element HV Series with HyperVision™ sonar, the Element S models feature a superi…
Daniamant launches ODEO Strobe
Daniamant launches ODEO Strobe
Danish marine safety equipment manufacturer, Daniamant, announces the launch of the ODEO Strobe, a high power white LED flashing light designed for use in emergency situations as a collision warning signal or to pinpoint the position of a vessel or ind…
La Solitaire URGO Le Figaro – Three Way Battle to Stage 1 Deliverance
La Solitaire URGO Le Figaro – Three Way Battle to Stage 1 Deliverance
Overall winner in 2016, Yoann Richomme was doing all he could to hold on to a lead of just under half a mile late this afternoon, seeking to close out what would be a well deserved victory on the first stage of the 50th La Solitaire URGO Le Figaro. Fir…