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Alex Newton-Southon takes on Leadership of RS Sailing
As Ben Willows, CEO of RS Marine Group, steps down in April 2026 to take up a new role with the Royal Ocean Racing Club, Alex Newton-Southon will assume leadership of RS Sailing. Alex will lead the business with the support of the company directors, the shareholder...
RS Sailors Named Finalists in the YJA Young Sailor of the Year 2025 Awards
RS Marine Group is proud to see two of the three shortlisted sailors in the YJA Young Sailor of the Year 2025 Awards are competitors in RS Sailing classes.
RS Aero Featured on Official Travemünder Woche 2026 Poster
The artwork was created by maritime artist Frauke Klatt, whose approach to her work is as dynamic as the sport of sailing itself.
RS Games 2026 Entries Open: 100+ Sailors Sign Up in First 48 Hours
The countdown is on! Entries for the RS Games 2026 are officially open and the response from the global RS community has been nothing short of spectacular.
Jon Partridge Steps Down After 25 Years of Dedicated Service at RS Sailing
After 25 years, Jon Partridge has made the decision to step down from his role as Managing Director of RS Sailing.
World Sailing Inclusion Championships Sets New Benchmark for Inclusive Sailing
The championship is the first event to unite both para-classified athletes and sailors outside the IPC classification code.
Highlights from the 2025 RS Dealer Conference
The conference brought together a group of dealers from across Europe to discuss a shared passion of how to getting more people on the water.
See You at METSTRADE! RS Marine Group Team Attending in 2025
METSTRADE is back at RAI Amsterdam from 18th - 20th November 2025, and the RS Marine Group and RS Sailing teams are ready to dive in. Our team is looking forward to reconnecting with suppliers, federations, our dealer network and key stakeholders across the marine...
RS Sailing Announced as Official Partner of RYA Connected to Inspire the Future of Sailing Leadership
RS Sailing is proud to support the annual nationwide programme designed to connect, empower and inspire leaders across the RYA’s extensive affiliate network.
RS Venture Connect Awarded World Sailing Class Status
The class has been formally awarded World Sailing Class status, following a unanimous vote at the World Sailing Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Saturday, 8th November 2025.
Cheetah Marine Delivers High-Speed Patrol Vessel ‘Neptune’ to Devon & Cornwall Police
Unveiled during a handover event in Plymouth, 2nd October 2025, the bespoke 11.5m twin-hull catamaran is designed to support a wide range of maritime law enforcement
Meet the RS Sailing Team at Southampton International Boat Show 2025
RS Sailing is a brand built by sailors, for sailors – and that extends into the great people in our sales team who’ll be at Southampton Boat Show.