Blogs
This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.
Thomson first IMOCA across the line but jury decision remains
Friday, 16 November 2018First images of the damage to the boat after Hugo Boss grounded. Image credit: Alexis Courcoux
Damage to Alex Thomson’s Hugo Boss in closing stages of Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe
Friday, 16 November 2018First images of the damage on board Hugo Boss. Image credit: Alexis Courcoux
Armel Tripon wins Multi50 class and is third overall
Thursday, 15 November 2018Armel Tripon celebrating at the dock in Guadeloupe. Image credit: Yvan Zedda
Neil Pryde Elite Firewire 1mm wetsuit
Thursday, 15 November 2018The Elite Firewire 1mm is an all round summer wetsuit longjohn and top. They are both manufactured from Ultrastretch 1mm neoprene using the Firewire thermal heat shield system to maintain core body temperature. At the same time the wicking Fastdry fleece liner keeps you dry and comfortable.
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Jean-Luc Van Den Heede facing fresh storm
Wednesday, 14 November 2018Jean-Luc Van Den Heede has made running repairs to Matmut’s rig, which now faces a stern test from an approaching storm. Credit: Jean-Luc Van Den Heede/PPL/GGR
Arkema Capsize on the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe
Wednesday, 14 November 2018Image: Vincent Olivaud / Team Arkema Lalou Multi
Armel Tripon wins Multi50 class and is third overall
Tuesday, 13 November 2018Blessed with bright Caribbean sunshine and a 20-knot trade wind for the final passage around the island of Basse Terre, French solo skipper Armel Tripon today won the Multi50 class in the 2018 Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe.
The 43-year-old solo ocean racing veteran from Nantes crossed the finish line off Pointe-à-Pitre on his brown and white trimaran, Réauté Chocolat and becomes the third finisher in the four-yearly 3,542-nautical mile single-handed race from Saint Malo in Brittany.
National Historic Ships UK 2018 Award Winners announced
Tuesday, 13 November 2018The winners of National Historic Ships UK’s 2018 Photography Competition and Marsh Volunteer and Flagship Awards were revealed at a prestigious awards ceremony at the Corporation of Trinity House, London.
National Historic Ships UK’s annual awards ceremony is a celebration of maritime heritage around the UK coasts, lakes, and rivers, encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with historic vessels through photography, volunteering, or by operating them and encouraging the public to go on board at festivals and events.
EMSWORTH SAILING CLUB SETS SAIL FOR CENTENARY
Tuesday, 13 November 2018Emsworth Sailing Club former club commodores: (left to right) Richard Kent, Tim Goodhead (in front), Geoff Walker (behind), Michael Geary (current commodore), Margaret Jay, Chris Clode, Marcus Lawson, Ian McIntyre, Roger Bleasby.
RYA Youth National Championships
Tuesday, 13 November 2018Nacra 15 at the 2018 Youth Nationals. Image: Marc Turner/RYA
The lifeboat heroes of World War one who saved over 200 lives
Sunday, 11 November 2018LEFT: Henry Blogg, Cromer Lifeboat Coxswain. Image: RNLI
RIGHT: Local gallantry awardees from Whitby involved in the Rohilla rescue. Back row l-r: George Peart (Silver Medal), Thomas M Kelly (Upgang Second Coxswain, Thanks on Vellum), Front l-r: R. Pounder Robinson (Upgang Coxswain, Thanks on Vellum), Thomas Smith Langlands (Whitby Coxswain, Gold Medal), Richard Eglon (Whitby Second Coxswain, Silver Medal). Image: RNLI/Frank M Sutcliffe
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede to continue racing
Friday, 09 November 2018Jean-Luc – self portrait during voyage to Hobart film gate. Image: Jean-Luc Van Den Heede
Russell Currie to step down as Managing Director from Fairline Yachts
Friday, 09 November 2018Left to right – Karl Gilding, Business Development Director, and Russell Currie, Managing Director.
VIDEO: Alex On Top in Debut Route du Rhum
Thursday, 08 November 2018On 4 November no less than 123 boats departed from Saint Malo, Brittany in the 40th anniversary of La Route du Rhum: Destination Guadeloupe.
KEEPING UP WITH THE AC75
Thursday, 08 November 2018The Highfield RIB in action supporting INEOS REBELS
RYA Dinghy Show – Sailing greats announced as 2019 hosts
Tuesday, 06 November 2018Shirley Robertson
Dates for the 2019 FAST40+ Season
Tuesday, 06 November 2018The fourth edition of the FAST40+ Race Circuit promises more thrilling high speed action for the owner-driver class. There will be six scoring rounds including the HYS FAST40+ National Championship and the One Ton Cup. In a change to previous championships, none of the rounds will be weighted. A total of 50 races are scheduled with six discards available for the total points score for the season.
Round One for the 2019 FAST40+ Circuit will be the RORC Vice Admiral’s Cup 10-12 May. The final Round Six will be 11-13 October, hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club.
Sam Goodchild reports dismasting on board Narcos: Mexico
Tuesday, 06 November 2018Image: Ronan Gladu
The 2018 Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe gets underway in spectacular fashion
Sunday, 04 November 2018The 11th edition and 40th anniversary staging of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe solo transatlantic race got underway in spectacular style today off the Brittany port of Saint Malo, as a record entry of 123 skippers set sail for Guadeloupe.
British Skipper Alex Thomson Sets Off on Debut Route du Rhum Race in HUGO BOSS boat
Friday, 02 November 2018Image: Alex Thomson Racing
