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British Marine launches 2022/23 International Events Calendar
Tuesday, 10 May 2022British Marine has launched its 2022/2023 international events calendar and is encouraging members looking to start exporting overseas or to continue/increase their export journey to consider joining them at some of the industry’s leading in...
Exhibitor sign up gains momentum at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show
Tuesday, 10 May 2022Exhibitor sign up to MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show is gaining momentum. Ready to display their eco-friendly and innovative products, an increasing number of marine businesses and brands are joining the show’s growing line-up.
Hyde Sails’ new Chief Executive Officer
Tuesday, 10 May 2022Having amassed almost 60 years’ experience, Hyde Sails recognise that to continue their impressive growth trajectory requires a robust business model, experienced leadership and a diverse product offering. Enlisting Charlie Bird as Chief Exe...
ELLEN MACARTHUR CANCER TRUST PREPARING TO RACE THE ROUND THE ISLAND RACE
Monday, 09 May 2022Dame Ellen MacArthur admits she is “so excited” as up to 30 young people supported by her cancer charity prepare to take part in this year’s Round the Island Race for the first time since 2019.
Multiple yacht and powerboat sales at the 2022 South Coast Boat Show
Monday, 09 May 2022With multiple yacht and powerboat sales and more than 5,000 people pre-registering for tickets, the South Coast Boat Show, which ended on 8 May, delighted exhibitors, with many already signed up for next year’s event.
Youth charities across the UK using sailing to improve mental wellbeing
Monday, 09 May 2022This week (9-15 May) is national Mental Health Awareness Week, and ASTO (Association of Sail Training Organisations) is highlighting how UK Sail Training operators are helping to support communities recover mentally in the wake of the pandemic.
...Ian Walker Joins North Sails Team
Monday, 09 May 2022North Sails has welcomed world-renown sailor Ian Walker to their management team.
Sea Sanctuary Champions Blue Spaces for Easing Post-Covid Loneliness
Monday, 09 May 2022Sea Sanctuary, a mental health charity in Cornwall, welcomes loneliness as the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, 9 – 15 May, as they believe more people than ever are feeling isolated in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Sunshine Racing at the North Sails May Regatta
Sunday, 08 May 2022The Royal Southern Yacht Club’s 2022 Summer Series is off and running with the North Sails May Regatta held 7 – 8 May on The Solent.
Solent Sunbeam Chisholm Weekend
Saturday, 07 May 2022The May Bank Holiday Weekend saw 19 Solent Sunbeams on the water for the fleet’s first major event of the year at Itchenor Sailing Club.
Falmouth and Ocean Conservation Trust raising awareness of sensitive marine habitats
Friday, 06 May 2022 Sensitive marine habitats of seagrass and maerl have been marked using buoys by Falmouth Harbour with the Ocean Conservation Trust and their main partners Plymouth Gin. Above the water a clear line of new yellow marker buoys show watercraft in Falmo...MDL Marinas supports Turner Twins’ Blue Pole Project
Friday, 06 May 2022MDL Marinas is supporting the Turner Twins’ Blue Pole Project, which combines an Atlantic plastic survey while attempting to reach the Atlantic Pole of Inaccessibility with a circumnavigation of the UK to promote ocean advocacy and hydrogen ...
Portishead lifeboat crew help inspire RNLI Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Friday, 06 May 2022Inspiration for the stunning RNLI Garden due to be unveiled at RHS Chelsea Flower Show by award-winning designer Chris Beardshaw came, in part, from moving conversations with volunteers at Portishead Lifeboat Station.
MAIB Investigation into the Broads Diamond Emblem 1 Hire Boat fatality
Friday, 06 May 2022Following the release of the MAIB’s report yesterday investigating the incident on board the hire boat motor cruiser, Diamond Emblem 1, on the Broads in August 2020, which tragically resulted in a fatal overboard accident, a number of recomm...
Torbay Royal Regatta
Thursday, 05 May 2022This year’s Torbay Royal Regatta, 19 – 22 August, will see racing for IRC, Cruiser Classes, J/24s and Sportsboats on the sailing waters of Torbay on the English Riviera.
INEOS BRITANNIA donate their America’s Cup race boat ‘BRITANNIA II’ to the Classic Boat Museum
Wednesday, 04 May 2022The Classic Boat Museum is celebrating a fantastic new edition as the AC75 foiling monohull ‘BRITANNIA II’, Britain’s race boat skippered by Sir Ben Ainslie during the 36th America’s Cup held in Auckland in 20...
SailGP announces debut event in Asia
Wednesday, 04 May 2022 SailGP’s rapid global expansion continues with the addition of Singapore to its Season 3 calendar, as the iconic city-state plays host to Asia’s first Sail Grand Prix on 14 – 15 January, 2023. In the first event of a three-ye...British team for Youth Sailing World Championships announced
Wednesday, 04 May 2022Sixteen of the country’s most promising young sailors have been selected to represent Great Britain at the Youth Sailing World Championships.
Round Iceland Race 2023
Wednesday, 04 May 2022The Royal Western Yacht Club has announced a new race to its four-year cycle of oceanic events.
Eric Twiname Junior Championships makes welcome return
Wednesday, 04 May 2022More than 350 youngsters took to Britain’s largest reservoir over the May bank holiday as the Eric Twiname Junior Championships made its welcome return.
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