The race village at the Segel-Club St. Moritz was buzzing today, with 12 world-class sailing teams making their final preparations for a week of fierce head-to-head competition in the St. Moritz Match Race, the sixth stage of the ISAF World Match Racing Tour Championship.

After a light dusting of snow on the hills above the lake overnight, St. Moritz sparkled in the morning sun. However, the unseasonably cold weather meant the trademark Maloja wind was absent today, leaving sailors to contend with an erratic and chilling northerly breeze. This was light and fitful at the start of the competitors’ registration and weigh-in session, but built to a useful 10-15 knots for the first practice session.

From the  launch of a brand new ‘greener’ boat to birthday celebrations there is plenty in store from The Green Blue, the joint environment programme form the BMF and RYA, at the PSP Southampton Boat Show (10-19 September 2010).

Kicking off on Friday 10 September (5pm berth M502) The Green Blue, in partnership with legendary boat builder Jeremy Rogers, will be launching ‘Calypso’, a new greener version of the iconic Contessa 32.

The Green Blue Development Officer Helen Waterhouse explains “The idea behind Calypso is to showcase new and existing environmentally sustainable products and technologies as well as to inspire sailors and boat builders to be as environmentally sensitive as possible.

Aware of the importance of the layers when sailing in a cold climate, Gill has recently updated and restyled its popular i3 Zip Neck Microfleece and Pants for both men and women.

Made from a four-way stretch fleece fabric, with smooth outer face and microfleece lining for insulation and comfort the fully breathable i3 garments are wind resistant and have a great warmth to weight ratio.

The smooth face of the outer layer makes it really easy to layer underneath a heavier mid layer or waterproof outer layer, so the i3 is ideal for wearing as a base or mid layer.

The UK Ministry of Defence has selected world-class Ultrasonic Antifouling technology to help maintain the performance of its LCVP MKIV landing craft.

Ultrasonic Antifouling - the world's leading brand of electronic antifouling technology - has been chosen as a MoD supplier after a series of successful maritime tests.

Ultrasonic Antifouling uses electronic sound pulses to inhibit barnacle and algae growth on the underside of boats - maintaining maximum hull speeds and significantly cutting their fuel and maintenance costs.

Guernsey and Jersey’s young rib drivers were out in force this weekend (Saturday, 07th August) when they competed against each other in the Channel Islands regional final of the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship to win a place in the National Final to be held at the PSP Southampton Boat Show next month.

Hosted in the waters off Guernsey Yacht Club, in overcast conditions and westerly force 3 winds, the youngsters blasted round the pre-set course against the clock in a bid to post the quickest time possible avoiding penalties for incorrect manoeuvres on their way around.