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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.
Shootin’ The Breeze… with Clair Connibeer
Monday, 31 July 2023We catch up with Clair Connibeer co-owner of Encounter Cornwall, offering kayak trips, kayak hire and stand-up paddleboard lessons and tours, along with mega SUP hire on the stunning Fowey Estuary in Cornwall.
Hot Topic: OUTBOARD ENGINES VS INBOARD FOR SAILING BOATS
Monday, 31 July 2023Boat builder Matt Newland, from Swallow Yachts, explains the benefits of using outboard engines on sailing boats, and why he continues to choose Yamaha outboards to power his range of 20 – 26ft daysailers.
Success for England’s largest seagrass restoration project
Monday, 31 July 2023Work on England’s largest seagrass restoration effort continues in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, under the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project.
It’s all happening in the Watersports Zone at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show
Monday, 31 July 2023Getting into watersports is fun and accessible, and this year, the Southampton International Boat Show has a dedicated festival-style Watersports Zone; the perfect place to be inspired, have a go, and gear up to the latest high-adrenaline trends, ...
Yamaha and Ribeye celebrate 25 years in partnership
Monday, 31 July 2023Working together for a quarter of a century, Yamaha Motor UK and Dartmouth based rigid inflatable boat builder Ribeye are celebrating 25 years in partnership.
Sailing coaches save stranded locals amidst wildfire emergency in Greece
Monday, 31 July 2023The rescue of over 130 people from wildfires by coaches at a youth sailing world championships has been hailed as “a truly outstanding example of the best qualities of our sport” by World Sailing Chief Executive Officer David Graham....
Cowes Week announces new Youth Trophy
Monday, 31 July 2023Cowes Week has announced the presentation of a new trophy which will be awarded for the first time at this year’s regatta.
Cowes Week – Day 2 Round Up
Sunday, 30 July 2023Competitors were greeted with sun and a good working westerly breeze early this morning but with the predicted weather front sweeping along the Channel sooner and with more intensity than initially expected, racing for all classes was abandoned....
Cowes Week Day 1 Round Up
Saturday, 29 July 2023Cowes Week 2023 got off to a thrilling start today with sparkling sunshine, and winds gusting well over 20kts from the southwest. Not only did the conditions make for an adrenalin-charged day of racing for competitors but it also gave the crowds o...
The Importance of Boat Documents
Friday, 28 July 2023It is important to keep ALL boat documents relating to the ownership of your boat and its maintenance history. If you have kept all the previous bill of sales and registration documents your broker will love you, if you haven't you might see them ...
VIDEO: Rolex Fastnet Race: The legacy continues
Friday, 28 July 2023The 50th edition of a contest as legendary as the Rolex Fastnet Race deserved to be special. The largest ever fleet in the history of offshore racing spanning fully professional ocean racing greyhounds as well as more Corinthian entries combined w...
Big Butterfly Count
Thursday, 27 July 202339,368 butterflies spotted in Hampshire and the Isle of White last summer, can the region beat that this year?
Boost to business confidence
Thursday, 27 July 2023According to British Marine’s latest Sentiment Poll*, which tracks quarterly sales performance and outlook among British Marine members, the UK marine industry appears to have bounced back from a brief downturn in sales, providing a much-nee...
Barton Bring Back Tufnol Blocks
Thursday, 27 July 2023Barton Marine has announced the return of Tuphblox, the original range of Tufnol® Blocks, which they first manufactured in 1948.
Sunseeker at the Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 27 July 2023Sunseeker presents its line-up of performance motor yachts at the 54th annual Southampton International Boat Show.
VIDEO: Rolex Fastnet Race: Caro etched into history
Thursday, 27 July 2023The Fastnet Challenge Cup is awarded to the overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race on time correction.
Ocean Hall at Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 26 July 2023From charts to charter holidays, paddles to padlocks, deck shoes to decking, watermakers to wildlife preservation and protection, with over 160 stands in Ocean Hall at Southampton International Boat Show, there’s so much to see and do &ndash...
Translated 9 Reveals Official Racing Crew for the Ocean Globe Race
Wednesday, 26 July 2023Translated, the pioneering company founded by Marco Trombetti and Isabelle Andrieu that merges human creativity and machine intelligence, is set to make waves in the sailing world as it joins the epic Ocean Globe Race 2023 on Whitbread’s fif...
VIDEO: INEOS Britannia Launches in Barcelona with a Shift in Emphasis
Wednesday, 26 July 2023The Challenger of Record for the 37th America’s Cup, INEOS Britannia, launched into the second phase of their extensive testing programme in Barcelona on Monday, bringing out the team’s AC40 ‘Athena’ for a three-hour shake-...
Portsmouth Classic and Supercar Event goes for Guinness World Record
Wednesday, 26 July 2023A Guinness World Record attempt for the most signatures on one supercar will take place at Gunwharf Quays this weekend, at this year’s annual Spinnaker Supercars event.
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