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Round Britain eRIB Challenge educational outreach
Round Britain eRIB Challenge educational outreach
Monday, 05 June 2023

Harry Besley, the 17-year-old skipper for the Round Britain eRIB Challenge has announced that a collection of STEM resources to accompany his epic journey will soon be available to download free from the official website. Set to ignite curiosity, ...

VIDEO: Ocean microplastics found to be rife by teams sailing around the world
VIDEO: Ocean microplastics found to be rife by teams sailing around the world
Friday, 02 June 2023

Preliminary results from the initial legs of the current edition of The Ocean Race show microplastics in each one of the 40 samples analysed so far, with as many as 1,884 microplastics per cubic metre (pm3)* of water in some locations.

Oyster now offers four shallow-draft models in its fleet line up
Oyster now offers four shallow-draft models in its fleet line up
Friday, 02 June 2023

New shallow-draft options on the Oyster 495, 595, 745 and 885 provide access to secluded bays and shallow cruising grounds, whilst still delivering high-spec upwind bluewater performance.

The go-to location for car shows and summer events in Eastbourne
The go-to location for car shows and summer events in Eastbourne
Friday, 02 June 2023

The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour continues to expand its reputation for being the go-to location for car shows and family-friendly days out this summer with a busy calendar of events.

Max Verstappen experiences F1 of the seas with Alinghi Red Bull Racing in Barcelona
Max Verstappen experiences F1 of the seas with Alinghi Red Bull Racing in Barcelona
Thursday, 01 June 2023

Double World Champion Max Verstappen today swapped Grand Prix racing on land for the F1 of the seas as he took to the waves in Barcelona with Arnaud Psarofaghis and the Alinghi Red Bull Racing America’s Cup team.

18 YEARS OF SUNSEEKER SUPPORT FOR THE MACMILLAN DORSET BIKE RIDE
18 YEARS OF SUNSEEKER SUPPORT FOR THE MACMILLAN DORSET BIKE RIDE
Thursday, 01 June 2023

Sunseeker is proud to support the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride for an 18th consecutive year. Cyclists are being sought for the annual Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride, which will take place on 2 July. The circular route will start in Corfe Mullen, and cyc...

Royal Yachting Association raise the flag for Pride
Royal Yachting Association raise the flag for Pride
Thursday, 01 June 2023

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) will be highlighting the power of inclusivity this Pride month by celebrating the voices and lived experiences of members from their LGBTQIA+ Network. The national governing body (NGB) will also be highlighting...

UK’s biggest ocean race poised for departure from Falmouth to Azores and Back
UK’s biggest ocean race poised for departure from Falmouth to Azores and Back
Thursday, 01 June 2023 A 40-strong fleet of international racing yachts has converged on Falmouth Harbour, poised for Saturday’s start of the 2,400 mile MailASail AZAB race to the Azores archipelago in the mid-Atlantic and back again. The four yearly race, devised a...
Crick Boat Show
Crick Boat Show
Thursday, 01 June 2023

Nearly 25,000 people visited the 23rd Crick Boat Show, which took place at Crick Marina near Daventry, across the Bank Holiday Weekend, 27-29 May.

#ProtectOurBeds campaign sees major contributors come forward enhancing global seagrass protection
#ProtectOurBeds campaign sees major contributors come forward enhancing global seagrass protection
Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Only three months since launching the #ProtectOurBeds campaign run by not-for-profit, Clean Sailors, the Ocean Conservation Trust and all-in-one boating navigation app, savvy navvy – has seen major contributors come forward expandi...

British Sailing Team unveils Olympic test event line-up
British Sailing Team unveils Olympic test event line-up
Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Tokyo 2020 stars John Gimson, Anna Burnet and Emma Wilson will headline a stellar cast of athletes picked to represent Great Britain at the Paris 2024 test event.

Shootin’ the Breeze… with Mark Attrill
Shootin’ the Breeze… with Mark Attrill
Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Mark Attrill will be taking part in this year’s Round the Island Race onboard Aqua.

All At Sea – June 2023
All At Sea – June 2023
Wednesday, 31 May 2023

The post All At Sea – June 2023 appeared first on All At Sea.

Pulse 63’s marina group trial a success, says RS Electric Boats
Pulse 63’s marina group trial a success, says RS Electric Boats
Tuesday, 30 May 2023

After six months of being put through its paces in a marina, RS Electric Boats says its Pulse 63 electric RIB has more than proven its credentials as a workboat at MDL’s busy Ocean Village marina in Southampton.  

Watersports participation in 2022 remain buoyant
Watersports participation in 2022 remain buoyant
Tuesday, 30 May 2023

In 2021, with severe restrictions on international travel imposed on the population due to the pandemic, many people headed to the coast and inland waters to make the most of the good weather and spend their leisure time outdoors.  Compared t...

AquaSpec’s marine safety lights gain UK MCA MER (Red Ensign) approval
AquaSpec’s marine safety lights gain UK MCA MER (Red Ensign) approval
Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Marine safety specialist, Ocean Safety has announced that its principal supplier of marine safety lights, AquaSpec, has received MER (Red Ensign) approval across its entire range of lights.

Richard Mille Vintage Yacht Regatta
Richard Mille Vintage Yacht Regatta
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 Watchmaker Richard Mille is gathering some of the world’s most beautiful classic superyachts in Falmouth Harbour from 10 June for three days of fierce competition hosted by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club, which launch the luxury brand’s ne...
Shootin’ the Breeze… with Lucy Davis
Shootin’ the Breeze… with Lucy Davis
Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Lucy Davis is a Sailing Designer with technical clothing provider Musto.

Hot Topic: Reviewing your boat insurance needs
Hot Topic: Reviewing your boat insurance needs
Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Rod Daniel, director at Craftinsure, shares some useful money-saving advice for anyone looking into insuring their boat at the start of this new season.

Dover Marina
Dover Marina
Tuesday, 30 May 2023

This month we are in Kent at Dover Marina, where big changes have been taking place.

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