Sailing

The Waverley has arrived on the south coat ready for trips from Portsmouth throughout September.

Excitement as paddle steamer arrives on the South Coast

Veterans enjoy the summer camp at HMS Sultan in Gosport

Blind Veterans UK summer camp at HMS Sultan

Crowds gathered on the dock in Portsmouth to welcome the Clipper Race back

Clipper Round The World Race raises £2m for UNICEF in 10 years

Crowds at SailGP

Thousands pack city for SailGP and Clipper sailing spectacular

Crowds at SailGP

Thousands of passionate SailGP fans cheer on Team GBR - pictures

Passionate sailing fans gather on Southsea seafront for start of SailGP.

Star-studded SailGP kicks off as crowds pack seafront for Team GB

Crowds packed Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth to watch the end of the Clipper Round The World Race.

Crowds watch fascinating end to Clipper world race - pictures

Henry and Seren set sail today 23rd July

Young sailors take on challenge to support Tall Ships Youth Trust

Steve Pearce from Hayling Island

Clipper Race fleet is heading back to Southsea for spectacular finale

Dylan Fletcher MBE at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to mark the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix returning to the city on 25-26 July.
Picture: Sarah Standing (130726-4134)

"Very special" homecoming for British team in countdown to SailGP

Spectator stands for SailGP under construction. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Construction begins on huge stands for prestigious SailGP event

Brittany Ferries' newest vessel, the LNG-powered Saint Malo, will be making her first commercial trip in February this year. Pictured is the new ferry sailing into Portsmouth.

Brittany Ferries sails around Isle of Wight for special birthday party

Pictured - Henri-Lloyd's Head of Retail Stephen Ormerod (centre) with his new team at the Henri-Lloyd store in Gunwharf Quays

See inside the new Henri-Lloyd store which has opened in Gunwharf

Pompey have been linked with Volendam midfielder Gibson Yah

Eye-catching Championship potential: Starlet touted for Pompey move

Princess Anne, Princess Royal prepares to pour Champagne on the Challenger 5 yacht with CEO Alastair Floyd during a visit to Tall Ships Youth Trust at Gunwharf Quays Marina on June 04, 2026 in Portsmouth, England. The Princess is a supporter of The Tall Ships Youth Trust the UK's oldest and largest youth development sail-training charity (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Tall Ships Youth Trust)

New "floating classroom" officially launched by Princess Anne

Henri Lloyd is opening in Gunwharf on June 11.

Excitement as new clothing store announced to be opening in Gunwharf
Portsmouth the ‘natural home’ for the sailing brand
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Richard Clark on his last shift at the Gosport Ferry

Gosport Ferry's longest serving captain retires

PS Waverley leaving Portsmouth on Thursday 11th September 2025. She is coming back to the city in September 2026.

World's last seagoing paddle steamer PS Waverley to return to city

Pictured: Olympic gold medallist Eilidh McIntyre, of Hayling Island, speaking to The News at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ahead of her America's Cup bid.

Olympian Eilidh McIntyre hopes to inspire kids with sailing triumph

Students meet South North Adventure sailing team at Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth on Monday 20th April 2026. Pictured: Children waving the team away on to their journey.

'Inspirational' and 'crazy' team to travel from south of UK to north

The Oyster Boat Terror is celebrating 20 years since it was restored

Oyster boat celebrates 20 years of sailing trips since restoration

Pompey's Conor Chaplin celebrates his side's win at Middlesbrough. Pic: PA

‘I’ve never given up’: Emotional Chaplin's pride at delivering glory

Changes have been made to Wightlink ferry services between Fishbourne and Portsmouth following a heavy-berthing incident this morning.

Ferry services cancelled and changed after ship crash

Clipper RX Starboard Quarter High Wide

Innovative ocean racing fleet announced by creators of Clipper Race

New Pompey man Millenic Alli in action at Sheffield Wednesday. Pic: Getty

The ‘touches of quality’ to excite Pompey faithful

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race scoops prestigious awards

The big screen at SailGP. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Sail GP returns to city in 2026 with Southsea set to be transformed
The prestigious sailing event Sail GP is making a return to Portsmouth with Southsea again set to be transformed into a magnificent sailing village.
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Portsmouth's Howard Payne, front row far left, is part of the England walking football +70 squad competing in the World Nations Cup in Spain next week.

Pompey man steps on to world stage as he flies flag for city

We took the Stena Line Duty Free Challenge and came away with great bargains

Duty Free Challenge: We found best way to head to Dublin with family

PS Waverley leaving Portsmouth on Thursday 11th September 2025. She has returned to the city for her Solent schedule, ahead of a historic meeting with SS Shieldhall.

Incredible world's last seagoing paddle steamer PS Waverley returns

Large crowds greeted the crews at Gunwharf.Picture: Keith Woodland (270721-165)

Prestigious sailing spectacular heads to Portsmouth this weekend

French team Biotherm took the stage win as they reached Portsmouth first.

WATCH: The Ocean Race stage winners arrive in Portsmouth

Spinnaker Tower and Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth
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Preparations underway for prestigious sailing event in our city

The clear up after the SailGP weekend in Southsea.
Picture: Sarah Standing (220725-799)

Huge stands for SailGP are dismantled in clear up after sailing event

SailGP

Glorious pictures from the prestigious SailGP in Southsea

Yellow thunderstorm warning July 18

Thunderstorm warning issued for Hampshire with heavy rain predicted

The spectator stands for Sail GP
Picture: Sarah Standing (150725-9922)

Huge spectator stands in place ahead of prestigious SailGP event

The promenade area has been closed in front of Southsea Castle

Upset as promenade is closed for more than two weeks for SailGP event

The promenade has been narrowed while the spectator stands are created

Construction of SailGP's spectator village under way - in pictures

Clipper Race inspires Boat Show visitors to fulfil ocean racing dreams

Angus Collins launched his record-breaking attempt from Portsmouth

Angus launches a record-breaking attempt to row around Great Britain

Pictured: Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team and Emsworth Primary School explore the role of oysters in the seascape restoration. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Huge restoration project to boost oysters under the microscope

Tide and tested regatta sets sail across the Solent for a fourth year

In pictures: Crews pack Guildhall ahead of Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

Pete Tong headlines Preston Weekender

SailGP: Musical headliners at prestigious sailing event announced

Record breakers set to join the fleet at Southampton Boat Show

Green Diamond Club closes after 66 years

British Motor Yacht Show 2025 – A spectacular showcase of luxury on the South Co...

SailGP village in Southsea

Southsea set to be transformed into a spectacular 'village' for SailGP

Superyacht captain and Clipper skipper joins the Beaulieu River team

Pompey skipper Marlon Pack. Pic: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Pompey skipper’s powerful statement over lack of Championship action

A full itinerary for PS Waverley sailings from Portsmouth - with tours of the Isle of Wight - have been published. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Majestic tours aboard PS Waverley around the south coast to launch

Terry Kavanagh will take the helm this summer as a Clipper Race Skipper

Terry to take on 'the toughest job in sailing' as he leads novice team

Clipper is returning to Portsmouth Pictured at Gunwharf Quays in 2024. Picture by Anthony Upton

Prestigious Clipper Round the World Yacht Race returns to Portsmouth

Cobnor Activities Centre Trust gives unforgettable Outdoor Experience