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Pallas Capital Gold Cup Preview
The Pallas Capital Gold Cup 2026 continues to grow in stature with several Admiral’s Cup connected programs joining the fleet, bringing international experience and proven performance credentials.
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ORC Double-Handed Europeans Day 1
The 2026 ORC Double-Handed European Championship opened today in demanding Mediterranean conditions, as the fleet tackled a 37nm Short Offshore Race off Altea in winds gusting up to 35 knots.
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99th Bacardi Cup Day 2
The 99th Bacardi Cup delivered another classic Biscayne Bay test on Tuesday, as a steady 13 to 15 knots from the east powered the fleet through Race two of six.
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GNSS-enabled electronic devices have ‘cyber-security vulnerability’
Sailors are being warned of the threat of spoofing or jamming of electronic kit, such as Man Overboard (MOB) devices and chartplotters, which have Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) functionality. GNSS enabled devices include state-of-the-art safety beacons, but even oily water separators may have an unlikely GPS chip Safety and communication systems, very high frequency…
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Ron Brown to be remembered today at 5pm
Ron Brown, a long-time servant of the NZ Marine Industry passed away in early February. His funeral service will be broadcast today March 4 at the Quarter Deck, RNZYS, starting at 5.00pm. All Welcome.
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Shows, Spectating and Season Highlights
It feels like my feet didn’t hit the ground at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. The event, held on the penultimate weekend of February in Farnborough, traditionally fires the starting signal for the UK season, and was as busy as I ever remember it.
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Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca at ITB Berlin
The Illes Balears stand at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest and most important tourism fair, hosted the official presentation of the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels, which will be held from 27 March to 4 April in the bay of Palma.
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‘Cruising the Isles of Scilly’ webinar
For many cruising sailors, the Isles of Scilly are a firm favourite. With clear turquoise water, sheltered anchorages, white sand beaches and an abundance of plants and wildlife, they offer an experience that feels far removed from the mainland.
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Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series overall
The HYC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series came to a dramatic close on Sunday 1st March, with final standings decided across the fleets. With 14 races completed over 7 weekends (two lost to bad weather), sailors can now take a well-earned rest.
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2026 Rolex China Sea Race starts Wednesday
The anticipation is palpable at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) as crews prepare to compete in the renowned 2026 Rolex China Sea Race.