Sailing

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 passion for empowering young people.

Cat has over 15 years’ experience as a chief executive for a wide range of...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/14/uk-sailing-academy-appoints-cat-dixon-as-new-ceo/

The Sultanate of Oman selected to host inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships

The Sultanate of Oman has been chosen to host the first edition of the new World Sailing Inclusion Championships. Organised by Oman Sail and held at Al-Mussanah Sports City, the event will celebrate the diverse community of sailors with disabilities by demonstrating that sailing is truly a sport for all and marking a new chapter for Para Inclusive Sailing. 

The World Sailing Inclusion Championships will bring together an expected 215 sailors from around the world for a week of competition and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/14/the-sultanate-of-oman-selected-to-host-inaugural-world-sailing-inclusion-championships/

2026 Junior World Championships Set for Medemblik, Netherlands!

 July 19–26, 2026 | Medemblik, Netherlands

The International 49er and Nacra 17 Class Association, in collaboration with Royal Yacht Club Hollandia and the Dutch High Performance Sailing Class, proudly announces the 2026 Junior World Championships for the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes! 

 Why Medemblik?

Medemblik is a legendary sailing venue with deep roots in Olympic-class racing. Since launching the iconic SPA Regatta in 1985, RYC Hollandia has built a global reputation for top-tier race...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/12/2026-junior-world-championships-set-for-medemblik-netherlands/

Dún Laoghaire confirmed as hosts of 2025 World Sailing Annual Conference and Awards

The coastal destination of Dún Laoghaire has been chosen to host the 2025 World Sailing Annual Conference and World Sailing Awards from 3-8 November 2025, bringing together over 400 international delegates and some of sailing’s biggest names for a celebration of the sport and an opportunity to shape the future of sailing. 

This will be the second time the town has hosted a World Sailing Annual Conference, after first hosting the event in 2012. 

Representatives from across the sailing world,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/09/dun-laoghaire-confirmed-as-hosts-of-2025-world-sailing-annual-conference-and-awards/

Hannah Mills OBE to share Emirates GBR SailGP Team’s carbon footprint success at World Sailing Sustainability Session

Great Britain’s most successful female Olympic sailor and strategist for Emirates GBR SailGP Team, Hannah Mills OBE, will headline as guest speaker at World Sailing’s upcoming Sustainability Session on renewable energy in the sport.

The panel session, ‘A Focus on Renewable Energy’, will be held live from 8am UTC on Wednesday 14 May 2025.

Hosted by Alexandra Rickham PLY, World Sailing’s Director of Sustainability, the discussion will include insight from Justin Thesiger, Global Managing Director...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/08/hannah-mills-obe-to-share-emirates-gbr-sailgp-teams-carbon-footprint-success-at-world-sailing-sustainability-session/

The new Being Frank(ie) vlog is out!

WELCOME TO THE BEING FRANK(IE) JOURNEY
EPISODE 1

WATCH HERE

In this very first episode, I’m opening the doors to a new chapter in my life: a new team, a new home base in Brittany, France, and a huge new challenge on the horizon – racing solo, non-stop around the world in the 2028 Vendée Globe. I’m Francesca Clapcich, a professional athlete, and through this web series, I’ll take you behind the scenes as I build towards some of the biggest races in the sport of sailing, alongside my sponsor, 11th...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/05/the-new-being-frankie-vlog-is-out/

Former superyacht captain and Clipper skipper joins the Beaulieu River team as new Moorings Manager

Experienced sailor Rupert Parkhouse (pictured above) has joined the Beaulieu River team as the new Moorings Manager for Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour.

The former skipper of offshore windfarm support vessels, operating in the North Sea, brings more than 30 years of sailing knowledge to help serve berth and mooring holders. 

The Lymington father-of-two skippered an ocean racing yacht in the 2002 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race endurance challenge. He has also worked as the captain of superyachts...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/28/former-superyacht-captain-and-clipper-skipper-joins-the-beaulieu-river-team-as-new-moorings-manager/

USA and Belgium shine in Skiffs, Britain takes gold in Nacra17 at French Olympic Week.

49er: GOLD for USA’s Nevin Snow & Ian MacDiarmid

 1st – Nevin Snow & Ian MacDiarmid (USA) – 101 points
 2nd – Richard Schultheis & Fabian Rieger (GER) – 104
 3rd – Hernando Umpierre & Fernando Diz (URU) – 108

The USA’s Nevin Snow & Ian MacDiarmid produced a calm and calculated Medal Race to capture gold. Entering the day trailing Uruguay’s Hernando Umpierre & Fernando Diz by just three points, the Americans stayed composed as the Uruguayan team faltered, finishing last. Germany’s Schultheis and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/27/usa-and-belgium-shine-in-skiffs-britain-takes-gold-in-nacra17-at-french-olympic-week/

MAIB Report: Fatality following a person overboard from Sonar keelboat LimbItless, 1 October 2022 off Cowes, Isle of Wight, England

The “LimbItless”
Report on the investigation of a fatality following a person overboard from an Andrew Cassell Foundation Sonar keelboat LimbItless on 1 October 2022 off Cowes, Isle of Wight, England
Summary:

A crew member lost her life when she fell overboard from a SONAR class keelboat while racing off Cowes, Isle of Wight. Her crewmates were unable to recover her from the water before she succumbed to the effects of immersion. When extra help arrived, she was quickly removed from the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/24/maib-report-fatality-following-a-person-overboard-from-sonar-keelboat-limbitless-1-october-2022-off-cowes-isle-of-wight-england/

Freedom Boat Club expands to Marbella, strengthening presence in Southern Spain

Puerto Banús,

Marbella, Spain – [April 21, 2025] – Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club, and part of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), is growing its presence in Spain with the expansion into Marbella, solidifying its presence on the Costa del Sol. This strategic growth strengthens the club’s footprint in Andalusia, making boating more accessible to both residents and international visitors.

With the launch of the Marbella location, Freedom Boat Club now boasts 40 locations across...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/21/freedom-boat-club-expands-to-marbella-strengthening-presence-in-southern-spain/

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