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Holidays with your whole family should be a breeze, and that’s why at Hamble Point Yacht Charters we welcome your four legged friends onboard with us. Our pet-friendly approach means friends and loved ones can holiday and explore together! A...

In the first two months of this year over 1300 new IRC 2023 certificates have been issued to boats from 24 different countries, with a further 600 boats in 11 countries continuing to race in the southern hemisphere season under IRC 2022, who will ...

London Luxury Afloat returns to the iconic St Katharine Docks, 18 – 22 April, where discerning boat buyers looking for the very best in luxury yachting will find some of the finest sail, power and superyachts in the heart of the capital.

Being accessible and inclusive to all young people with a cancer diagnosis in the UK and ensuring every young person experiences belonging and improved mental wellbeing is at the heart of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust’s new Ambitions, lau...

For generations, women have saved lives, launched lifeboats, and raised millions to help fund the RNLI – and now, two sisters are set to continue this lifesaving legacy.

Inspiring anglers young and old, the Sea Angling Classic ‘catch, photograph and release’ fishing competition is hitting the road on a countrywide tour to promote the main event and showcase the stunning prize boat with a Yamaha V6...

Sea Cloud ships will once again steer a course for the historic center of Venice this year.

Along with one of largest annual gatherings of gaff-rigged boats in the UK, with up to 100 boats attending, the ‘ Yarmouth Sea Songs Festival’ will be taking place once again on The Green, opposite  Yarmouth Harbour.

Maritime professionals who are keen runners but missed out on a TCS London Marathon 2023 place can still apply for a guaranteed Virtual London Marathon place with seafarer welfare charity Sailors’ Society. 

Travellers new to sailing holidays can now book a Skippered Charter Package with The Moorings.

The Southampton International Boat Show returns to Mayflower Park (15-24 September) and RYA members can take advantage of an exclusive FREE ticket to the show, plus up to two half-price tickets.

Star Light, Star Bright… the next time you look up to the stars consider the important role these giant balls of gas have played in navigation over time.

Arvid Karlberg, business development manager of yachting and passenger at Inmarsat, explains why flexible, affordable service plans and new satellite communication technology are creating a future in which sailors can always be connected.

Q What is your role at Barrus?
MH: I am the Sales Manager for Marine Leisure and Equipment and joined Barrus in April this year. It has been an enjoyable and busy few mont...

Southern Ocean 2nd March 2023: At first light this morning the boat team wanted to start the repair that had been expertly prepared by the tech team, they had to delay this due to the bad sea state which would have made it incredibly dan...

Nominations are now open for the 2023 RYA Volunteer Awards, recognising all those who have contributed to the sport and made an impact in their communities.  

Entries have opened today for Cowes Classics Week 2023 and early-bird rates are available now.  Racing will run from 10 – 14 July.

This morning at 0730 (local time) / 0530 UTC, while the boat was racing in winds of 20-25 knots on Leg 3 of The Ocean Race, the crew on board heard two consecutive noises. After an inspection of the boat, they discovered abnormal movements in the ...

For foodie-travellers looking to discover Italy’s best kept culinary secrets, Sunsail has launched a specialist Italian Cuisine Ponza Flotilla by SailEATtalia.