Sponsored Content Eyemouth Marine, a longstanding fixture in the marine industry, announces an exciting chapter in its history with a return to the time-honoured craft of boat building. About Eyemouth Marine  Established in the 1840s as a hub for boating and fishing, Eyemouth Marine has witnessed the evolution of maritime endeavours over the decades.  Under new ownership and management since the summer of 2017, Eyemouth Marine has been infused with fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. Alongside a complete re-vamp of their marine workshops and offices, the addition of a 60 ton boa ..read more

Retracing Darwin’s steps 200 years later, the restored Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde, is sailing around the world on a mission of planetary conservation and legacy. Having sailed 13,000 nautical miles of her 40,000+ nautical mile round trip, she’s about to arrive in the Galápagos.  The DARWIN200 Oosterschelde Mission Almost two centuries ago, HMS Beagle sailed around the world, with Charles Darwin on board. The Beagle, a Royal Navy Cherokee-class 10-gun brig-sloop, turned surveying vessel, took him to South America and around the world, earning a key role in the development of Darwin’s Th ..read more

Fifty years ago, the Whitbread Race changed sailing forever. Only one journalist was there at all of them – Barry Pickthall – and here he shares his memories of the boats and the sailors, like Blyth, Knox-Johnston and Tabarly, who vied to lead their crews to beat the world. The First Whitbread Standing on the dock in HMS Hornet, Portsmouth (now the Gunwharf Quay shopping centre) on Saturday September 8, 1973, to count the 18-strong Whitbread fleet out, no one fully appreciated – least of all the many young crew members, some of whom had only signed on just days before – the enormity of what th ..read more

Cape Horn Hall of Fame Nominations 2024 closing soon – don’t miss your chance to vote for your favourite Cape Horner! The Cape Horn Hall of Fame 2024 Watching the Ocean Globe racers returning back into the solent, and hearing remarkable stories from the Global Solo Challenge racers, provides a timely reminder for sailing enthusiasts worldwide to cast their vote in the 2024 IACH Cape Horn Hall of Fame Awards by nominating their favourite Cape Horner. Some remarkable names are already in the mix, including: Kirsten Neuschäfer (2023 Golden Globe Race winner, the first woman to win any round the ..read more

  Maiden does it again: Sailing around the world and circling back on history, the all-female crew on Maiden were welcomed home by Tracy Edwards MBE in Cowes at 10:52am (GMT) 16th April, after 41 days at sea! The weather is unseasonably calm in Cowes today – just what Heather Thomas and her Maiden Ocean Globe Race crew hope will continue through to 05:00 on Monday next week. That’s the deadline they set at 10:52 yesterday for their rivals on the French yacht Triana, some 800 miles behind on the last leg of this global race from Punta del Este, Uruguay to pip them for overall honours. By c ..read more

Skipper Marie Tabarly, and her crew on Pen Duick VI, are triumphant in the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race 2024, Barry Pickthall writes. Tabarly Re-writes History Her Father, the French sailing doyen Eric Tabarly had two attempts at winning the Whitbread Round the World Race, but was dismasted, not once, but twice during the inaugural race in 1973/4. Then 4-years later, his 73ft ketch rigged PEN DUICK VI, in which he went on to win the Observer Solo Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR) in 1976, was outlawed mid-way through the 1977/8 Whitbread for having a keel made of spent uranium an exotic material that h ..read more

Breaking News…! Marie Tabarly, daughter of legend Éric Tabarly, and skipper of Pen Duick VI, crosses finish line for McIntyre Ocean Globe.  Tabarly Triumph Just before midnight on 11th April, after 37 days at sea, and sailing a challenging 6814nm, Pen Duick VI crossed the finish line in Cowes at the Royal Yacht Squadron. This outstanding result has given the Pen Duick VI ‘provisional’ first in line honours and first in Leg 4 IRC handicap ranking for the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race 2024. Remarkably, the Skipper, Marie Tabarly, is none other than daughter of French legend Éric Tabarly. Follow ..read more

Immerse Yourself in the Essence of Luxury Sailing with Silver Sail A luxury escape to the tranquil waters of Croatia awaits with Silver Sail. Whether you chose to go bareboat, with the assistance of a skipper, or with crew, their fleet of meticulously crafted sailing yachts offers an unparalleled experience. Combining the charm of the Adriatic Sea with elegance and comfort, their team offer an indulgent voyage of adventure. Credit: Silver SailsDiscover Unforgettable Destinations Sail through breathtaking Croatian destinations, from the picturesque beaches of Hvar, to the island of V ..read more

The Classic Boat Awards 2024 were hosted at the Thames Royal Yacht Club on 3rd April. Here’s some great photos of the attendees, nominees, and winners, from the night! About the Awards With a champagne reception and ceremony, the Classic Boat Awards 2024 jam packed with boatbuilders, designers, owners and other key members of the classic boat community from around the world. The Classic Boat Awards celebrate what is at Classic Boat magazine’s core, the best vessels in the somewhat unsung world of classic and traditional boatbuilding and restoration. In its 18th year, these awards are reco ..read more

We reveal the winners of The Classic Boat Awards 2024. The readers of Classic Boat voted in their thousands and now the winners can be revealed – the best restorations and best newly-built classic boats launched in the last year. The winners comprise a stunning list of wooden boats old and new, testament to a thriving classic boat scene worldwide. Our annual awards ceremony, run in association with Classic Marine, gathered together guests from around the world including commodores, boatbuilders, classic boat owners, naval architects, historians, skippers, sailors and many other enthusiasts. Th ..read more