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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.

Lucy Macgregor Scoops Slingsby Ladies Day Trophy at Cowes Week
Lucy Macgregor Scoops Slingsby Ladies Day Trophy at Cowes Week
Wednesday, 14 August 2019

Paul Wyeth – pwpictures.com

Introducing great new offers from Musto and Helly Hansen exclusively for RYA members
Introducing great new offers from Musto and Helly Hansen exclusively for RYA members
Wednesday, 14 August 2019

The RYA is welcoming back Musto as a Member Reward Partner, as well as introducing new partner, Helly Hansen, both offering exclusive discounts to RYA members.

Both Musto and Helly Hansen will be offering 20 per cent off the retail price for all...

Cowes Week Daily Round-Up Day 4
Cowes Week Daily Round-Up Day 4
Tuesday, 13 August 2019

Competitors enjoyed a classic day of Solent racing today, with the race area largely bathed in sunshine and a west south-westerly breeze that built from 10 knots in the morning to gusts of nearing 20 by mid afternoon. For the Black Group yachts th...

Cowes Week Daily Round Up Day 3
Cowes Week Daily Round Up Day 3
Tuesday, 13 August 2019

A tricky day on the Solent threw up challenges of a different kind on the third day of Cowes Week. As showers moved across the race area winds from every point of the compass were experienced at some point during the day, while wind speed varied f...

Broxted Surfable shorts
Broxted Surfable shorts
Monday, 12 August 2019

These shorts are just as at home on the street as on the water. The Broxted looks like streetwear and functions like surf wear. The shorts are quick drying, and there’s a rubber print on the inside of the waistband so that the shorts stay in...

VIDEO: Heartbreak on home waters
VIDEO: Heartbreak on home waters
Sunday, 11 August 2019

With the first day of racing at Cowes SailGP called off due to gale force winds and rough sea states across the UK and in the Solent, all six teams competing in this inaugural season of SailGP knew that Super Sunday in Cowes would be action ...

Cowes Week Daily Round Up – Day Two
Cowes Week Daily Round Up – Day Two
Sunday, 11 August 2019

A fast and furious day provided close and exhilarating racing, mostly in bright sun, for the Black Group classes at Cowes Week.

Although gusts of 30 knots had swept through the central Solent half an hour earlier, the breeze was temporarily down...

Cowes Week Daily Round-Up Day 1
Cowes Week Daily Round-Up Day 1
Saturday, 10 August 2019

Winds of up to 50 knots meant the Solent was almost eerily empty today, devoid of the nearly 700 raceboats entered in Cowes Week, the plethora of cruising yachts normally found on an August weekend, and even the Red Jet fast ferries.

With the we...

Mills and McIntyre crowned 470 world champions in Tokyo 2020 venue
Mills and McIntyre crowned 470 world champions in Tokyo 2020 venue
Friday, 09 August 2019

2019 470 World Championships and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualification Event. Image:
Junichi Hirai / BULKHEAD magazine JAPAN

UKSA announces new Chair of Trustees
UKSA announces new Chair of Trustees
Friday, 09 August 2019

UKSA, the national youth maritime training charity based in Cowes, has announced Kevin George as its new Chair of Trustees, as current Chair William Garnett’s three year appointment comes to an end.

Kevin George is currently Chair of Red F...

First day of Cowes SailGP racing cancelled
First day of Cowes SailGP racing cancelled
Friday, 09 August 2019

Great Britain SailGP Team helmed by Dylan Fletcher sail past the Princess of Norway cruise liner at the Port of Southampton as they launch their F50 catamaran on The Solent. Photo: Bob Martin for SailGP.

ROLEX FASTNET RACE 2019: BURNISHING THE LEGEND
ROLEX FASTNET RACE 2019: BURNISHING THE LEGEND
Thursday, 08 August 2019

© Rolex / Kurt Arrigo

If Ollie dares, Great Britain SailGP Team wins?!
If Ollie dares, Great Britain SailGP Team wins?!
Thursday, 08 August 2019

On the first day of official practise racing at the European debut of SailGP in Cowes, Isle of Wight, Great Britain SailGP Team were thrilled to welcome onboard Ollie Ollerton, best known for Channels 4’s SAS; Who Dares Wins.

Knowing that ...

Dylan Fletcher puts stake in the ground at home event
Dylan Fletcher puts stake in the ground at home event
Thursday, 08 August 2019

Great Britain SailGP Team, helmed by Dylan Fletcher, practises on The Solent ahead of Event 4 Season 1 SailGP event in Cowes. Photo Eloi Stichelbaut for SailGP.

BOARD SHORTS
BOARD SHORTS
Thursday, 08 August 2019

Get ready for the sun with these Barona board shorts from Weird Fish which sfeature a fun all over fish print. They feature a fully elasticated waistband, two side pockets and a back patch pocket with Velcro fastening. Whether you are having a bea...

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Announces Korean Team Entry
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Announces Korean Team Entry
Thursday, 08 August 2019

Image: Korea Tourism Organization / Clipper Race

UK IC37 Class gathering momentum
UK IC37 Class gathering momentum
Thursday, 08 August 2019

The recently formed UK IC37 Class Association announces that it has received its first commitment from a UK owner as the One Design circuit being created for 2020 takes shape.

Ian Atkins, a well-known Solent based yachtsman, has committed to the...

ESSENTIAL HARBOUR SAFETY INFORMATION FOR BOAT USERS AT COWES
ESSENTIAL HARBOUR SAFETY INFORMATION FOR BOAT USERS AT COWES
Thursday, 08 August 2019

Cowes Harbour Commission’s number one priority and responsibility is to maintain a safe harbour for all. Equally, it is the responsibility of all boat owners, agents, charterers, marinas, yacht clubs and sailing organisations to ensure that ...

Wizard wins Rolex Fastnet Race
Wizard wins Rolex Fastnet Race
Wednesday, 07 August 2019

The impeccably sailed Wizard beat over 300 other yachts en route to overall victory in one of sailing’s ultimate challenges. © Rolex / Kurt Arrigo

UK MARINA OPERATOR OPENS  FIRST LUXURY HOTEL
UK MARINA OPERATOR OPENS FIRST LUXURY HOTEL
Wednesday, 07 August 2019 Yacht Havens Group will make an ambitious move into luxury hotel accommodation with the opening of the Salt House Hotel at Troon Yacht Haven, Ayrshire, Scotland, in early 2020.  With the Salt House Hotel, the Yacht Havens Group ai...

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