Valletta's magnificent Grand Harbour on the fortified island of Malta is steeped in history and again today was the site of an important battle, this time among 111 teams from 22 different nations competing in the 36th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race.

America's Cup Challenger SoftBank Team Japan will partner with Japanese manufacturer Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) in their bid to win the 35th America's Cup.

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and Rolex are pleased to announce five male and five female nominees for the 2015 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards.

To undertake the crewed around-the-world record is as much about the human adventure as it is a technical and sporting challenge.

With the new OTAM SD35  the first aluminum semi-displacement full custom yacht of the yard. The first OTAM SD35 unit, a three deck 35 meter long, 7.8 meter beam yacht, has been building for an experienced Italian owner who was searching for a full custom aluminum yacht, tailor-made to fit his lifestyle.

HUGO BOSS has announced the launch of its racing yacht – the latest project from their ongoing partnership with Alex Thomson Racing. The boat, which has been two years in the making, is 5 percent lighter than the team’s previous racing yachts and includes a number of totally unique design features.

Italy-based classification society RINA has launched a series of new services and standards aimed at helping the growing global yacht industry to grow efficiencies and reduce its environmental footprint.

For all those who have ever wished for a little help at the helm, Harken and Jeanneau are pleased to announce the result of a three-year collaborative effort to reimagine cruising and shorthanded sailing.

Professional sailing photographers from all over the world are invited to join the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award 2015. Started in 2010, the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image is the world’s premier photography competition dedicated to the sport of sailing. The prestigious trophy will be awarded during the Yacht Racing Forum in Geneva, on December 8, 2018.

Nautor’s Swan announced the ClubSwan 50, the lastest and most innovative addition to its successful SwanLine, now encompassing yachts from 50 to 115 feet.

Azimut Yachts participates in the Genoa Boat Show (30 September – 5 October 2015) through its official network of dealers with eight models representing the Azimut Atlantis, Flybridge, Magellano and S collections.

In the context of the ongoing development, Jotun Hellas will organize a training seminar on October the 17th, at the Metropolitan Hotel, with the participation of the whole network of sales' representatives.

Less than one week to go and organisers in Gstaad and St Tropez are working on the final details to welcome some of the most stunning centenarian yachts still sailing, lining up for the 2015 edition of the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy.

Following its World Premiere at the recent Cannes Yachting Festival, it was with great delight that we heard the new Minorchino 34 has been nominated within the under 35ft category in the highly respected 2016 Powerboat of the Year Awards.

Nautor’s Swan is pleased to showcase the new Swan 115 S, the flagship of the SwanLine, at the Monaco Yacht Show from 23 to 26 September.

On the shores of Lake Geneva, Franck Cammas and Louis Viat have led their catamaran Groupama C to victory in the Little Cup 2015, thus securing a historic double to complement the title they took in 2013 in England.