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Beale Park Boat Show cancelled
Beale Park Boat Show cancelled
Thursday, 31 January 2019

With no current plans for further shows, the 2019 Beale Park Boat & Outdoor Show has been cancelled.

The organisers say it has been difficult to achieve satisfactory commercial arrangements. In 2015 See it for Real Productions were asked to ...

One ale of a drink!
One ale of a drink!
Thursday, 31 January 2019

The Tynt brewing team

Find your tribe at the RYA Dinghy Show
Find your tribe at the RYA Dinghy Show
Thursday, 31 January 2019

Set to return to the magnificent Alexandra Palace over the weekend of 2 – 3 March, the RYA Dinghy Show in association with Yachts & Yachting and Suzuki is a long standing favourite with dinghy sailors.

This year the RYA will be celebra...

#GoGreenFor2019
#GoGreenFor2019
Thursday, 31 January 2019

The Green Blue calls on boaters to #GoGreenFor2019.

As boaters we all have a vested interest in protecting the environment where we spend our leisure time and The Green Blue is dedicated to ensuring you get the best possible advice on how to do ...

Hamble Point Marina
Hamble Point Marina
Thursday, 31 January 2019

Located at the mouth of the River Hamble in an unbeatable position for access to the Solent, MDL’s Hamble Point Marina attracts competitive sailors, racers and cruisers from around the world to berth at its world-famous location. And why not...

Top tips for buying and positioning a chartplotter
Top tips for buying and positioning a chartplotter
Thursday, 31 January 2019

Nick Meadow

Van Den Heede receives huge welcome back in Les Sables d’Olonne
Van Den Heede receives huge welcome back in Les Sables d’Olonne
Tuesday, 29 January 2019

Jean-Luc Van Den Heede celebrating with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. Photo: Tim Bishop/GGR/PPL

Mercury Marine celebrates 80th anniversary
Mercury Marine celebrates 80th anniversary
Monday, 28 January 2019

Mercury Marine will celebrate its 80th anniversary throughout 2019 with events around the world, reflecting on its strong heritage of innovation and leadership in the marine industry.

On 22 January 1939, E. Carl Kiekhaefer purchased a bankrupt e...

Van Den Heede – Last 100 miles to finish
Van Den Heede – Last 100 miles to finish
Monday, 28 January 2019

Jean-Luc Van Den Heede. Image: Christophe Favreau/GGR/PPL

SACQUA™ showcase new waterproof handbag collection at RYA Dinghy Show 2019
SACQUA™ showcase new waterproof handbag collection at RYA Dinghy Show 2019
Monday, 28 January 2019

Nautical Lifestyle Brand, SACQUA will be showcasing their new collection of waterproof handbags at this years’ RYA Dinghy Show, in association with Yachts & Yachting and Suzuki (02-03 March, Alexandra Palace, London).

Designed by a wom...

Miami provides early season test for Britain’s elite sailors
Miami provides early season test for Britain’s elite sailors
Monday, 28 January 2019

Image: Jesus Renedo / Sailing Energy / World Sailing

Gill Hybrid Down
Gill Hybrid Down
Sunday, 27 January 2019

This stylish jacket, available for men and women, is designed as a mid layer when sailing and, when back on land, is an ideal outer layer to keep you both warm and dry. Stretch side panels and sleeves allow freedom of movement whilst heat is kept ...

Van Den Heede within 450 miles of finish
Van Den Heede within 450 miles of finish
Friday, 25 January 2019

Image: GGR

End of an era for Wightlink’s St Cecilia ferry
End of an era for Wightlink’s St Cecilia ferry
Wednesday, 23 January 2019

On 25 January, St Cecilia, Wightlink’s third largest ship, is retiring from service after an estimated 200,000 crossings of the Solent. Having sailed approximately 1 million miles, Friday will mark her final sailing day before she heads to S...

GPSMAP 8400/8400xsv
GPSMAP 8400/8400xsv
Wednesday, 23 January 2019

The Garmin GPSMAP 8400/8400xsv series is an extension of its flagship GPSMAP 8400 series which brings premium features like built-in sonar and extensive networking capabilities in more affordable display options. Available in 10-, 12- and 16-inch ...

Building a base to build the boat
Building a base to build the boat
Wednesday, 23 January 2019


For the first time in the history of Emirates Team New Zealand, the team has begun construction of its own America’s Cup boat in their own purpose-built boatyard on Auckland’s North Shore.

Led by Emirates Team New Zealand Bu...

The Cruising Association publishes new edition of the  Inland Waterways Guide
The Cruising Association publishes new edition of the Inland Waterways Guide
Wednesday, 23 January 2019 The 2019 edition of the Cruising Association’s guide Cruising the Inland Waterways of France and Belgium has been published.Described as their ‘Bible’ by regular users and yacht skippers planning routes to and from the Mediterranean...
Van Den Heede regains the initiative… for now
Van Den Heede regains the initiative… for now
Tuesday, 22 January 2019

Jean-Luc Van Den Heede was forced to climb up the mast to recover his staysail halyard – photo Christophe Favreau

Sunseeker International unveils details on new ‘Project 8X’
Sunseeker International unveils details on new ‘Project 8X’
Tuesday, 22 January 2019

Sunseeker International has released details of its exciting new model, Project 8X. Launching in autumn 2020, Project 8X showcases the design direction of Sunseeker’s next generation of larger models and underlines the brand’s commitme...

PHONEHUG
PHONEHUG
Sunday, 20 January 2019

PhoneHug® is a funky accessory that clips to a lanyard and can be worn several ways, enabling people to keep their hands free and phone safe. The silicone phone holder is available in eight colours with a choice of lanyards and can attach to a...

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