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Gunwharf Quays has announced it will be supporting a spectacular fireworks display as part of the 75thanniversary commemorations of the D-Day landings organised by Portsmouth City Council.

A week of events are planned across the city and the fir...

Staying safe at sea is always a hot topic and with the boating season underway, now is the perfect time to check your safety equipment. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston shares his thoughts on safety at sea as he chats with Dee Caffari in the third episode ...

Sunseeker International is delighted to announce that it will be showcasing its Manhattan 66, the largest motor yacht on display, at this year’s Poole Harbour Boat Show which runs from 7 – 9 June.

The Manhattan 66 is designed to maxi...

Spinlock has purchased Cowes police station, almost doubling the size of the award-winning company’s base on the Isle of Wight.

The police station, which has lain empty for the past three years since being put up for sale, is situated oppo...

On 8 June the National Maritime Museum is celebrating World Oceans Day with a family festival designed to raise awareness of the ocean, connect people worldwide and inspire continuing action year-round to protect and restore our oceans.

The day-...

The Sussex coast’s largest offshore yacht race, The Royal Escape Race, starts on Friday 24 May from Brighton’s Palace Pier at 8am.  This spectacular event will be raising money for the disability charity Sussex Sailability.

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Over 60 innovative sail and power boats were on display at Ocean Village Marina last weekend, and what a sight it was with all major global brands represented on the water.

Organised by a consortium of south coast dealers, Ocean Village Marina w...

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River Canal Rescue has launched Bilgeaway, a product it describes as ‘the world’s first truly environmentally-friendly bilge discharge filter’. Bilgeaway uses a non-toxic solution to extract hydrocarbon contaminants (petrol, dies...

Ben Ainslie and crew. Photo: Harry Kenney-Herbert / INEOS Team UK.

Sussex Yacht Club has begun work on its new clubhouse and amenities in Shoreham, with a helping hand from the Leader of Adur District Council.

The new construction will mean Shoreham will become the home of one of the UK’s best disabled sa...

In need of a new jacket? The Skagen Offshore Jacket, built for professionals but available to all, provides protection against wind and waves with Helly Tech® Performance waterproof, windproof and breathable construction. The jacket is...

The 24 May marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria – the second-longest reigning monarch, and regular holiday visitor to the Isle of Wight. Those wishing to mark this occasion can visit a range of places and locations wher...

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Hannah Mills and Eilidh McIntyre scooped silver for Great Britain at the 470 class European Championships.

The Nab Tower Pursuit, Gosport Marine Scene’s annual charity pursuit event for sailing yachts of all different shapes and sizes, will take place on 15 June.

The course takes the fleet out to round the Nab Tower and back to finish around Fo...

Following success in the Britain’s Got Talent auditions, Derek Sandy is set to make an appearance during a series of Wightlink crossings over the next few weekends. An island favourite turned national treasure, Derek is best known for his so...

UKSA is partnering with well-known seafront restaurant, The Hut, who will be raising funds for Polly’s Challenge – a unique watersports programme designed for the Isle of Wight’s young people.

The Princess Royal meets junior members, with (left) Michael Geary, Commodore, and Tim Keeping, Rear Commodore