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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.

Oyster Yachts scores race win in all-new Oyster 495
Oyster Yachts scores race win in all-new Oyster 495
Monday, 27 June 2022

Oyster 495 Carpe Diem won its class (ISC4) in the 91st edition of the Round the Island Race and was second overall in ISC, a class comprising 478 entries.

Vendée-Arctique Les Sables d’Olonne skippers celebrate their success
Vendée-Arctique Les Sables d’Olonne skippers celebrate their success
Sunday, 26 June 2022

Les Sables d’Olonne put together all of the key ingredients to honour the solo skippers of the second edition of the Vendée Arctique Les Sables. The public turned out in significant numbers to greet the skippers and mark their endeavo...

Yachts converge on Cowes for Cowes Classics Week
Yachts converge on Cowes for Cowes Classics Week
Friday, 24 June 2022

In excess of 120 boats and over 500 crews and volunteers are assembling for Cowes Classics Week with racing starting on 27 June.

Chichester Harbour Race Week
Chichester Harbour Race Week
Friday, 24 June 2022

Chichester Harbour Race Week returns with five days of racing kicking off on 15 August.

New BBC series: Secrets of the Aquarium
New BBC series: Secrets of the Aquarium
Friday, 24 June 2022

The UK’s largest aquarium, the National Marine Aquarium, will feature in a new TV series for BBC Two and iPlayer, taking viewers behind the scenes of its stunning, world-class exhibits.

Glamping accommodation at MDL’s Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park
Glamping accommodation at MDL’s Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park
Friday, 24 June 2022

Expanding its self-catering accommodation options, MDL Marinas’ Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park has added four brand new bell tents into its already comprehensive range of accommodation.

Kuka3 takes line honours in SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race
Kuka3 takes line honours in SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race
Thursday, 23 June 2022

After just over 100 hours in the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race, Franco Niggeler’s Kuka3 crossed the finishing-line at Wicklow Harbour on Wednesday evening after convincingly leading the on the water race for four solid days.

First Green Innovator Award presented at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show
First Green Innovator Award presented at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show
Thursday, 23 June 2022

The first Green Innovator Award was presented at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show on Friday, 17 June to exhibitor ePropulsion UK, by technology and motorsports presenter, Nikki Dean.

English sparkling wine bar from Dorset producers at this year’s SEAFEAST
English sparkling wine bar from Dorset producers at this year’s SEAFEAST
Thursday, 23 June 2022

The Dorset Seafood Festival is returning to Weymouth Peninsula on the 10 – 11 September for its 15th year.

SAIL ELECTRIC SUPPORT TURNER TWINS EMISSION-FREE QUEST
SAIL ELECTRIC SUPPORT TURNER TWINS EMISSION-FREE QUEST
Wednesday, 22 June 2022

Electric propulsion and data capture to aid ocean clean-up operations have become a top priority for today’s marine environment.

Countdown to Round the Island Race
Countdown to Round the Island Race
Wednesday, 22 June 2022

The excitement is mounting with just a few days to go until the annual Round the Island Race welcomes more than 6,000 competitiors to race around the Isle of Wight on 25 June.

New Princess Y85
New Princess Y85
Wednesday, 22 June 2022

Princess Yachts reveals the new Princess Y85 as part of their refined Y Class Motor Yacht range.

Charity competition on lookout for UK’s best sea view
Charity competition on lookout for UK’s best sea view
Wednesday, 22 June 2022

National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, is once again on the lookout for photographers to submit their favourite images of the sea, for its tenth annual competition honouring the UK’s proud maritime heritage.

Helly Hansen offers lifesaving advice with RNLI at this year’s Round the Island Race
Helly Hansen offers lifesaving advice with RNLI at this year’s Round the Island Race
Wednesday, 22 June 2022

Working in partnership with the RNLI, Helly Hansen has announced the return of its annual lifejacket clinic, providing Personal Flotation Device PFD guidance at the annual Round the Island Race.

National Historic Ships UK announces Flagship of the Year awards 2022
National Historic Ships UK announces Flagship of the Year awards 2022
Tuesday, 21 June 2022

National Historic Ships UK has appointed four vessels to act as its Flagships for 2022. 

RESEARCH SHOWS WATERSPORTS PARTICIPATION IS ON THE RISE
RESEARCH SHOWS WATERSPORTS PARTICIPATION IS ON THE RISE
Tuesday, 21 June 2022

According to new research, there has been a massive growth in the number of people participating in watersports during the pandemic. 

VIDEO: Stars come out to celebrate with Riva
VIDEO: Stars come out to celebrate with Riva
Tuesday, 21 June 2022

As part of its 180th anniversary this year Riva has created a short film starring three famous ‘friends of the brand’…

Smiles all round for spectacular Sea Angling Classic
Smiles all round for spectacular Sea Angling Classic
Tuesday, 21 June 2022

There were winners all round at the inaugural Sea Angling Classic, held in Portsmouth and on The Solent over 15 – 19 June.

GJW Direct is headline sponsor of Autism On The Water’s 2022 South Coast Adventure
GJW Direct is headline sponsor of Autism On The Water’s 2022 South Coast Adventure
Tuesday, 21 June 2022

GJW Direct is the headline sponsor for Autism On The Water’s brand-new 2022 campaign The South Coast Adventure.

Ancasta launches new interactive online community
Ancasta launches new interactive online community
Tuesday, 21 June 2022

The Ancasta Group has launched the Ancasta HUB, a new online and interactive community bringing together a plethora of informative and engaging boating content, including news, events, cruising guides and articles.

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