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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.

Canal boat holiday taster sessions
Canal boat holiday taster sessions
Wednesday, 06 April 2022

On 2 June, the first day of the bank holiday weekend celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, canal boat holiday operator Anglo Welsh is hosting open days at five of its narrowboat hire bases, offering people the chance to try canal boating...

New website launched to showcase Yarmouth Harbour
New website launched to showcase Yarmouth Harbour
Tuesday, 05 April 2022

Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners have announced the launch of a brand-new website at yarmouth-harbour.co.uk, which was developed with Isle of Wight based design and digital studio, Brightbulb.

Lymington Yacht Haven
Lymington Yacht Haven
Tuesday, 05 April 2022

2022 is a golden anniversary year for Lymington Yacht Haven. Nestled between a Georgian market-town and Hampshire’s New Forest, this well-established marina goes quietly from strength to strength.

VIDEO: The Cruising Association and Cowes Week team up to produce ‘first-timer’ video
VIDEO: The Cruising Association and Cowes Week team up to produce ‘first-timer’ video
Tuesday, 05 April 2022

With the debut of the new Club Cruiser Class at Cowes Week 2021, the Cruising Association and Cowes Week organisers have teamed up to produce a ‘first-timer’ video.

RYA open applications for The Together Fund
RYA open applications for The Together Fund
Monday, 04 April 2022

Non-profit organisations and OnBoard and Sailability venues in England are once again invited to apply for small grants for projects which connect with local communities.

Warsash Spring Series, 3 April
Warsash Spring Series, 3 April
Monday, 04 April 2022

Race Report – Warsash Spring Series supported by Helly Hansen, Week 4,  3 April.

Sailing in St Ives Bay
Sailing in St Ives Bay
Saturday, 02 April 2022

St Ives is a great place to go on holiday with its picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town with blue flag beach, wander through the maze of narrow cobbled street and shops.

Ocean Safety expands commercial marine safety product portfolio
Ocean Safety expands commercial marine safety product portfolio
Saturday, 02 April 2022

Ocean Safety has expanded its commercial marine portfolio to offer a wider selection of commercial lifejackets and accessories, including Spinlock’s DURO range.

Sailing charity’s appeal offers a lifeline to youngsters struggling with mental health
Sailing charity’s appeal offers a lifeline to youngsters struggling with mental health
Friday, 01 April 2022

Tall Ships Youth Trust, the UK’s largest youth development sail training charity, has launched its Lifeline Appeal to help raise vital funds to tackle dramatic increases in mental health referrals among young people.

The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne is Now Fully Let
The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne is Now Fully Let
Friday, 01 April 2022

Premier Marinas, advised by SHW, has let the last available unit at The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne to Bella Sol, operating as a tanning salon.

VIDEO: Excitement builds ahead of ClubSwan Racing season opener
VIDEO: Excitement builds ahead of ClubSwan Racing season opener
Friday, 01 April 2022

Excitement is building as the fast-approaching 2022 ClubSwan Racing season promises a further helping of fun and high-adrenaline competition at six spectacular Mediterranean venues.

Young British sailor aiming to break records at prestigious Vendée Globe
Young British sailor aiming to break records at prestigious Vendée Globe
Friday, 01 April 2022

Gentoo Sailing Team has launched its campaign to compete in the 2024 Vendée Globe, led by skipper James Harayda, who is aiming to be the youngest sailor to compete in the 2024 edition of the race.

Pollution: twice as many cellulose fibres as microplastics in the Atlantic Ocean!
Pollution: twice as many cellulose fibres as microplastics in the Atlantic Ocean!
Friday, 01 April 2022

A study by three French institutes: Ifremer, the University of Bordeaux and the IRD (a public research institution), has revealed that the surface water of the Atlantic Ocean is twice as polluted by cellulose fibres as it is by microplastics.

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VIDEO: Emirates Team New Zealand Launch Hydrogen Powered Foiling Chase Boat
VIDEO: Emirates Team New Zealand Launch Hydrogen Powered Foiling Chase Boat
Friday, 01 April 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand launched their prototype hydrogen-powered foiling chase boat in Auckland with ETNZ team member Andrea Joy christening her ’Chase Zero’ in front of the wider team.

Chelsea Pensioners visit Museum of London Docklands
Chelsea Pensioners visit Museum of London Docklands
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

The Museum of London Docklands welcomed a group of Chelsea Pensioners on a tour of its major exhibition London: Port City . 

Helly Hansen donates half of all UK online sales to RNLI during May
Helly Hansen donates half of all UK online sales to RNLI during May
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Helly Hansen, a strategic partner of the RNLI, has announced the continuation of its support of the charity’s Mayday campaign. Helly Hansen will be donating 50 per cent of all UK online sales during the month of May to the RNLI, as it has do...

Royal Lymington Yacht Club to host 2022 Sessan Cup and UK Nordic Folkboat Nationals
Royal Lymington Yacht Club to host 2022 Sessan Cup and UK Nordic Folkboat Nationals
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

In September the Royal Lymington Yacht Club will host two prestigious events for Nordic Folkboats: the 2022 Sessan Cup and the UK National Championships. 

Troon marina celebrates 5 Gold Anchors
Troon marina celebrates 5 Gold Anchors
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Thanks to a £1.5million investment in Scotland’s most accessible West Coast marina and a staunch team effort, Troon Yacht Haven have been awarded the highly acclaimed 5 Gold Anchors award in The Yacht Harbour Association’s (TYHA)...

New-look British Sailing Team caught on camera
New-look British Sailing Team caught on camera
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

The British Sailing Team has released a striking set of images of its athletes as the two-year countdown to Paris 2024 approaches.

International Women into Marine Day
International Women into Marine Day
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

A Devon college at the forefront of helping women break into the marine sector is celebrating International Women into Marine Day on Friday. 

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