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Nominations open for RYA Musto Youth Awards
Wednesday, 14 July 2021The search has begun for this season’s most inspirational young boaters with nominations now open for the RYA Musto Youth Awards, celebrating the achievement of young people in sailing, windsurfing and powerboating.
HMS Belfast Restoration with Jotun
Wednesday, 14 July 2021Jotun UK & Ireland are working alongside Imperial War Museums supporting vital conservation work on HMS Belfast, one of the largest and most powerful cruiser in the Royal Navy during the Second World War, and now a floating museum on the Thame...
SailGP’s Adopt-a-Club Program sets sail for Britain’s Ocean City
Wednesday, 14 July 2021SailGP has announced the third installment of its Adopt-a-Club program in Plymouth, initiating partnerships with sailing clubs and local organizations including Plymouth Youth Sailing, Mount Batten Centre, Horizons (Plymouth), as part of the globa...
Flying Candela C-7 wins prestigious electric speedboat race in Monaco
Tuesday, 13 July 2021By beating conventional electric boats that pack ten times more power, the ultra-efficient C-7 shows why future boats will be foiling.
Traditional fixed seat rowing boats gather in Bembridge Harbour
Tuesday, 13 July 2021Despite the Bembridge Gig Fest being cancelled when Coronavirus restrictions were extended, the event weekend of 10 – 11 July saw rowers from four mainland clubs and the Island’s own Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club gathering informally in Bem...
Dufour Yachts at Southampton Boat Show
Tuesday, 13 July 2021Universal Yachting, Dufour Yacht’s South Coast dealer, will be exhibiting five models at Southampton Boat Show: the Dufour 360, 390, 430, 470 and the 56 performance cruising monohull yachts.
Plymouth Sound National Marine Park awarded £9.5 million
Tuesday, 13 July 2021Plymouth Sound, the home of UK’s first National Marine Park, has been awarded £9.5 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to make its vision of a park in the sea a reality.
Explore the UK this summer with new RYA Dinghy Trails
Tuesday, 13 July 2021If you are looking to spend time on the beautiful waters of the UK this summer, the RYA have added seven new #DinghyTrails, which are ready to download and explore.
Arthur Beale Reopens at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Monday, 12 July 2021Arthur Beale, the 500-year-old iconic London chandlery, has opened its first shop outside London at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, following the closure of its Shaftesbury Avenue shop in the West End last month.
New Seldén products to make show debut at SIBS
Monday, 12 July 2021Two new Seldén products will be making their show debut at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, both designed to make sailing easier.
Reassurance for RYA regarding Studland Bay
Friday, 09 July 2021The Marine Management Organisation have written to the RYA to confirm a conservative approach to the Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). Future management plans have been confirmed as recognising the value of the area to both recreational...
Sunseeker International team members embark on Blue Marine South Coast Cycle Challenge
Friday, 09 July 2021A team of four Sunseeker International employees are taking part in the Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) 2021 South Coast Challenge. Starting on 9 July, the challenge will see over 30 cyclists conquer 210 miles across three days.
Innovations in technology, navigation, communications and safety at Southampton Boat Show
Friday, 09 July 2021Satellite communications to keep you in touch anywhere on the globe and artificial intelligence to spot unidentified objects at sea, Southampton International Boat Show is the place to see some of the most exciting and innovative new marine techno...
Andrew Simpson Foundation supports the Gosport Marine Festival
Friday, 09 July 2021The Andrew Simpson Foundation has come on board to support the Gosport Marine Festival, which takes place on 4 September.
Itchenor Sailing Club gears up for Junior Fortnight Week
Thursday, 08 July 2021More than 200 youth sailors and 100 boats will take part in Itchenor Sailing Club’s annual Junior Fortnight Regatta. The racing event takes place in Chichester Harbour from 25 July – 6 August.
Oyster continues private views
Thursday, 08 July 2021Following the success of the Oyster Yacht Private Views during 2020, the luxury yacht builder will be holding a further Private View event from 16 – 19 September at the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble, Southampton.
Maritime Safety Week: Maritime Minister takes to the Water at RYA Training Centre
Thursday, 08 July 2021There is a focus on recreational boating safety as Maritime Minister, Robert Courts MP, meets with the RYA at the Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre as part of Maritime Safety Week.
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust gets #BackOnBoard in Round The Island Race
Thursday, 08 July 2021The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust successfully kicked off their 2021 season in Round the Island Race on 3 July, marking the first time the charity has sailed since October 2019.
Perfect prescription to improve health and wellbeing
Thursday, 08 July 2021New research shows that being out on the water is beneficial for both health and wellbeing.
Walcon Marine supplies 228-berth marina to Egypt’s luxury Marassi Development
Thursday, 08 July 2021Walcon Marine Australia is supplying a turnkey marina installation for one of Egypt’s premier resort developments, Marassi.
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