A star-studded evening at the Grand Café Southampton held on Friday 10th September saw the crowning of the highly prestigious YJA Stoneways Marine Yachtsman of the Year, Young Sailor of the Year, and the new Young Journalist of the Year 2021 Award winners. The Gala Dinner and Award ceremony attracted a plethora of sailing stars,…
Nominations open today (Monday 2nd August) for the Stoneways Marine YJA Yachtsman of the Year and the Young Sailor of the Year 2021. These awards are, without doubt, the most prestigious in UK yachting, having been established in 1955 and awarded to many of the great names in ‘yachting’, including Sir Ben Ainslie, Sir Robin…
The Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) and MS Amlin Boat Insurance are delighted to announce the Shortlist for the YJA MS Amlin ‘International Sailor of the Decade’. Over the past decade we have seen a cohort of exciting personalities rise on the international stage, with the established ‘household’ names continuing to enjoy sailing and meet the…
After the huge disappointments of having to cancel the YJA MS Amlin Awards Gala Dinner in September, in addition to taking the decision not to award the ‘Yachtsman of the Year’, ‘Young Sailor of the Year’ or ‘Young Blogger of the Year’ in 2020, both the Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) and MS Amlin Boat Insurance…
World leader in marine antenna design, Shakespeare Marine, is delighted to announce its success at last night’s inaugural Maritime UK Awards (19 September 2019), scooping the Innovation Award for its highly acclaimed GALAXY-INFL8. The Maritime UK Awards were launched this year to celebrate the thriving marine industry, with any financial surplus generated going back into…
The seven boats collected new scientific data during the nine-month fully-crewed, round the world yacht race. This helped increase scientific understanding of the impacts plastic pollution and other human activity are having on ocean health. The award was presented during a ceremony held at the boot Düsseldorf International Boat Show. Panel judge Frank Schweikert, Chairman…
The 23rd annual Maritime Media Awards were held at Drapers’ Hall in the City of London on 31st October 2018. Top names in the maritime industry were honoured by the First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sir Philip Jones KCB ADC, for their contribution to maritime affairs across media, film and literature.…
The annual Ladies Day returned to Lendy Cowes Week on Tuesday 7th August, this year supported by Title Sponsor Lendy, with a number of celebrations culminating in the announcement that Tracy Edwards was the winner of the Ladies Day Trophy at an exclusive evening reception held at Northwood House. The trophy was introduced for the…
Marine and outdoor communications agency, ADPR, announces its owner and Managing Director, Kate O’Sullivan, has been named in South West Business Insider’s prestigious 42 Under 42 feature. The annual list showcases the region’s top business leaders and entrepreneurs under 42 years of age. Kate purchased ADPR in December 2017 having worked at the agency for…
Sailors from Burwain Sailing Club were thrilled to find out this weekend they had been selected as the winners of Sunsail’s Funding the Future competition. This is the second year of global sailing holiday provider Sunsail’s campaign to support grassroots sailing in the UK, and as well as the £5,000 top prize, the winning club…
