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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.

Debut Knox-Johnston Cup set to put fun back into competitive racing
Debut Knox-Johnston Cup set to put fun back into competitive racing
Monday, 23 May 2022

Clipper Events has revealed plans for its inaugural Knox-Johnston Cup, a new addition to its racing schedule, taking place on 17 – 18 September. 

Emma Wilson claims iQFOiL Euros silver
Emma Wilson claims iQFOiL Euros silver
Monday, 23 May 2022

British Olympic medallist Emma Wilson took silver at the 2022 iQFOiL European Championships in Torbole, Italy, in her first major outing in the new Olympic windsurfing discipline. 

One-month countdown to SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race
One-month countdown to SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race
Friday, 20 May 2022

With just four weeks remaining to the start of the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race (Wicklow Harbour, Saturday 18th June 2022 – 1300hrs) entries are approaching the 50 boat mark in a strong sign of post-Covid interest in offshore racing....

SERGIO DAVÌ DEPARTING MEXICO HEADED FOR THE FINISH
SERGIO DAVÌ DEPARTING MEXICO HEADED FOR THE FINISH
Friday, 20 May 2022

Captain Sergio Davì, the Italian seafarer who left Palermo, Italy in mid-December on his 36ft RIB headed for Los Angeles, is nearing the finish of his Ocean to Ocean RIB Adventure.

Helly Hansen and RNLI crowned winners at the Charity Business Awards 2022
Helly Hansen and RNLI crowned winners at the Charity Business Awards 2022
Friday, 20 May 2022

Helly Hansen and its strategic partner, RNLI, were yesterday announced as the winner of the Charity Partnership Fashion & Retail Award at the Charity Business Awards 2022 for its Lifejacket Stories campaign which launched in Summer 2021.

Join the ‘Ships Salute’ for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Join the ‘Ships Salute’ for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Friday, 20 May 2022

From cruise liners to destroyers, frigates to motor cruisers, narrowboats to ferries, if you’ve got a horn, then blow it!

Self-service car hire comes to Yarmouth Harbour
Self-service car hire comes to Yarmouth Harbour
Friday, 20 May 2022

Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners and Enterprise Car Club have announced the launch of a self-service car hire facility at the harbour for visiting seafarers, local residents and visitors to the Island.

Sailing training programme for young adults unites nations
Sailing training programme for young adults unites nations
Thursday, 19 May 2022

The Our Isles and Oceans programme, which teaches 18 to 35-year-olds to sail, has brought 40 young people from 13 nations to the West of Scotland.

May 2022 BoatBid
May 2022 BoatBid
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

Our catalogue is brimming with a good variety of boats this month. Take a look at the full catalogue for yourself, here and a few of the entries we have featured below:

Safety Day at Brighton Marina on 4 June
Safety Day at Brighton Marina on 4 June
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

Premier Marinas in conjunction with safety equipment specialists, Seago Yachting will be holding a Flares Disposal Day at Brighton Marina on 4 June.

GUNWHARF QUAYS TO HOST THE BRITISH STREET FOOD AWARDS
GUNWHARF QUAYS TO HOST THE BRITISH STREET FOOD AWARDS
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

Gunwharf Quays is partnering with The British Street Food Awards to host the Southern heats of the competition at the South Coast’s biggest outlet shopping destination.

World Sailing launches official Paris 2024 Olympic Games website
World Sailing launches official Paris 2024 Olympic Games website
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

World Sailing has launched its dedicated Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition website with 800 days to go to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

St Katharine Docks Carbon Offset scheme for marina visitors
St Katharine Docks Carbon Offset scheme for marina visitors
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

There is now a greener way for boaters to cruise to London’s only central marina. St. Katharine Docks is proudly working with Yacht Carbon Offset to counterbalance the carbon impact of boating to the marina.

Proposed legislation will leave two-thirds of critical Marine Protected Areas unprotected
Proposed legislation will leave two-thirds of critical Marine Protected Areas unprotected
Wednesday, 18 May 2022

On 14 May the Marine Management Organisation announced a consultation on byelaws to protect and manage 13 offshore MPAs. This follows the banning of bottom-towed fishing gear from four offshore MPAs, including Dogger Bank.

Join British Marine at the Crick Boat Show
Join British Marine at the Crick Boat Show
Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Join British Marine at this year’s Crick Boat Show for information and advice on everything from British Marine membership services and career opportunities in the inland sector, to ways to promote your business and advertising with onthewat...

Mandatory licensing requirement
Mandatory licensing requirement
Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Following the release of the MAIB’s report last week investigating the tragic fatality on board hire boat ‘Diamond Emblem 1’ on the Broads in August 2020, recommendations were made to make the British Marine/ Vi...

HORONUKU CHRISTENED AND READY TO FLY
HORONUKU CHRISTENED AND READY TO FLY
Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei today christened the land yacht to be used in their Wind Powered Land Speed World Record attempt as ‘Horonuku’ in front of team members and land speed suppliers and ...

School boys from London benefit from an adventure voyage thanks to Saltus
School boys from London benefit from an adventure voyage thanks to Saltus
Tuesday, 17 May 2022

A group of boys from a Deptford secondary school have benefited from a residential voyage with Tall Ships Youth Trust – a charity that provides young people with unique and challenging experiences at sea – thanks to funding from wealth...

Entering and Leaving France for Cruisers
Entering and Leaving France for Cruisers
Monday, 16 May 2022

With the 2022 cruising season upon us and the pandemic restrictions eased for travel, the appeal of crossing the channel to France is attractive for many UK based sail and motor cruisers.

New national rating system for cruiser racers unveiled
New national rating system for cruiser racers unveiled
Monday, 16 May 2022

RYA, RORC Rating Office and SW Yacht Time Correction Factor join forces for YTC launch.

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