Sailing

Freedom Boat Club of Spain adds three new locations

Freedom Boat Club Expands Its Presence in Spain with Three New Premium Locations in Barcelona, Costa Blanca and Mallorca 

BARCELONA, Spain – March 6, 2025 – Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator and a business of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced the opening of three new premium locations in Spain, marking a significant step in the club’s expansion strategy across the Mediterranean Coast. The new locations, opening in April and May 2025, will offer...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/06/freedom-boat-club-of-spain-adds-three-new-locations/

Steering the Course 2025 strengthens commitment to #AccelerateAction for women in sailing

In support of this year’s International Women’s Day, held annually on 8 March, the fifth edition of World Sailing’s global women’s sailing festival, Steering the Course, will reaffirm the federation’s commitment to creating new pathways at all levels of the sport for talented female sailors, coaches and officials.  

Two global festivals will be held in solidarity with the International Women’s Day theme of #AccelerateAction and elevating women and girls’ participation and achievement in...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/05/steering-the-course-2025-strengthens-commitment-to-accelerateaction-for-women-in-sailing/

Entries for the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca are coming in at a good rate

With just one month to go until the start of the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca, the competitor entries for the ten disciplines that will compete for the first event of the Sailing Grand Slam 2025 point to an exciting edition which will be competitive at all levels. 

The 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca will be held from March 28th to April 5th on the bay of Palma. Since entries opened last January, 700 crews from 53 countries have already confirmed they will race in the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/28/entries-for-the-54-trofeo-princesa-sofia-mallorca-are-coming-in-at-a-good-rate/

Crisis Management and Tourism

Crisis management and tourism are deeply intertwined, a reality that becomes even more apparent during challenging times. Despite the resilience the tourism industry has displayed in recent years, it remains a sensitive product that requires constant vigilance and preparedness, regardless of the economic climate.

This critical message was conveyed to a large group of students from the hospitality sector at Leeds Beckett University, who were eager to learn from industry experts about the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/18/crisis-management-and-tourism/

Gdynia selected as host of 2025 Youth Match Racing World Championship

World Sailing is pleased to announce that the Polish port city of Gdynia has been chosen to host the 2025 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championships, taking place from 21-27 July 2025 as part of the annual Gdynia Sailing Days festival. 

Gdynia Marina, host venue for the 2027 World Sailing Championships, will welcome 16 teams – an increase of four from the 2024 edition of the Youth Match Racing World Championships. 

The championship will use the RS21 one-design racing keelboat, which...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/07/gdynia-selected-as-host-of-2025-youth-match-racing-world-championship/

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