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Sonihull, the ultrasonic anti-fouling system, has been installed on a Nordhavn 55, by USA distributor PYI Inc., to cure a persistent keel cooler bio-fouling problem.

To cure a recurring problem of marine bio-fouling, a Nordhavn 55 owner from Mai...

Portsmouth Harbour Marine and Portsmouth City Council are in discussions with MaxComm Communication with the aim of hosting an international sailing and yacht racing conference in Portsmouth in November 2020.

The annual Yacht Racing Forum draws ...

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We can all agree that sailing around the world is no easy feat and that to sail around the world single-handedly takes a special kind of person. In the ninth episode of 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston he shares his thoughts on how to pr...

RYA Cymru Wales has welcomed the first Wales National Marine Plan, which provides a 20 year plan for sustainable use of the seas around the Welsh coast, including recreational boating.

The Marine Plan includes provisions to support clean, health...

Tom Slingsby AUS lifts the trophy at The Adrenaline Lounge. Event 4 Season 1 SailGP event in Cowes. Image: Ben Queenborough for SailGP

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The annual RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Award, supported by Gallagher, recognises the outstanding achievement of sailing clubs across the UK and promotes the hard work and dedication that goes into running a successful club.

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As part of Hovertravel’s preparations for fund-raising for Children In Need, Pudsey paid a visit to their headquarters in Ryde today. Thanks to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hovertravel’s car hire partners, Pudsey was able to board the hoverc...

This morning shortly after 08:00 UTC, Alex Thomson and Neal McDonald arrived safely into the Cape Verde Islands on board the HUGO BOSS yacht.

The skippers, who had been racing in the 4,350 mile double-handed Transat Jacques Vabre race from Le Ha...

Over 29 February – 1 March, double Olympic Gold Medallist Sarah Ayton OBE will be joining forces with British Sailing Team’s Sam Whaley at Alexandra Palace to host a fantastic range of expert speakers on the Great Hall and West Hall St...

Last month the Cruising Association announced the launch of a new video log (vlog) category in its annual Log competition for CA members and the CA has now unveiled the accompanying Trophy – The osCA, sponsored by MS Amlin Boat Insuranc...

Plymouth’s maritime business park, Turnchapel Wharf, has opened five new marine enterprise units providing workshop and office space for a variety of local companies.

Under the ownership of Yacht Havens Group since 2014, Turnchapel Wharf h...

Doggy lifejackets introduced with a new range of Harbour Hounds accessories are outselling human ones in the chandlery at dog-friendly Buckler’s Yacht Harbour.

Four-legged friends will be wagging their tails with delight at the popular dog...

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Since the first UK based Melges IC37 made a dramatic entrance onto the UK IRC yacht racing scene at Cowes Week, the order book for this highly competitive, one design, racing boat has burgeoned. The resultant community will hav...

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