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Round the Island Winter Fundraising Challenge raises thousands for youth development charity
Thursday, 17 February 2022Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are set to benefit from the efforts of three sailing crews who competed in a Round the Island Winter Fundraising Challenge – raising more than £8,500 in support of Tall Ships Youth Trust.
...Candela C-8 performs successful first flight
Thursday, 17 February 2022The foiling Candela C-8 has completed its maiden flight.
Portsmouth hosting UK’s first truly barrier free boating weekend
Thursday, 17 February 2022Disabled people will have the opportunity to take a ride on a powerboat or enjoy a relaxing sail around Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent thanks to the collaboration between two of the UK’s truly accessible boating organisations.
PUTTING GOSPORT’S INVENTORS AND PIONEERS ON THE MAP
Wednesday, 16 February 2022 Heritage Open Days has chosen Astounding Innovations as their theme for 2022. Local organisations with people wanting to share their knowledge of old buildings, inaccessible features and fascinating history are invited to develop events celebrating G...GREEN BLUE TO SHINE A LIGHT ON UNDERWATER HABITATS AT RYA DINGHY & WATERSPORTS SHOW
Wednesday, 16 February 2022The Green Blue prepares to return to the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 26 – 27 February.
Tokyo stars announce new line-ups for Paris tilt
Wednesday, 16 February 2022Olympic champion sailors Dylan Fletcher and Eilidh McIntyre have revealed the teammates they will pair up with for a shot at a second gold medal.
Weekend of watersports at Farnborough International
Wednesday, 16 February 2022If you love having a great time on the water, the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show presented by Suzuki, is the show for you! (26 – 27 February).
February 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue
Wednesday, 16 February 2022The catalogue for our February 2022 BoatBid auction is now available to viewhere,
and the bidding for this BoatBid will commence at:
0900hrs (GMT) - Monday 21st February 2022
through to
1900hrs (GMT) - Sunda...
Limassol Boat Show
Tuesday, 15 February 2022Due to the ongoing uncertainty and travel disruption due to the pandemic, the organisers of the Limassol Boat Show 2022, Dacor Advertising & Media and Limassol Marina, have announced that the re-launch of the largest boat show in the Eastern M...
Entries open for 2022 RYA Youth Nationals
Tuesday, 15 February 2022The RYA Youth National Championships is making a much-anticipated return to Wales in 2022 – and entries are now open.
Sea Angling Classic
Tuesday, 15 February 2022The Sea Angling Classic has announced that lure manufacturing giants Rapala, along with sister predator brands Okuma, Storm and 13 Fishing are heading to this year’s Sea Angling Classic taking place in Portsmouth from 15 – 19 June.
...Applications for the Vendée Globe 2024 are open
Monday, 14 February 2022Since the end of the conclusion of the last edition, the SAEM Vendée has been observing a huge amount of interest from skippers and their sponsors, who are already keen to be at the start of the Vendée Globe on 10 November 2024.
New chandlery opens its doors at MDL Northney Marina
Sunday, 13 February 2022 A new chandlery has opened its doors on Hayling island. Boxmarine Chandlery offers a wide selection of chandlery items from well known marine brands, leisure equipment and a selection of boutique gifts from one of of the most picturesque locations o...BoatLife’s Debut Show Displays Over 120 Boats
Saturday, 12 February 2022The brand-new show, BoatLife Live, opens on 17 February. The four-day show taking over 3 Halls at the NEC, has secured an exciting line-up of exhibitors, speakers and features and will deliver a memorable first show.
Open Day and ‘Crew Match’ for everyone interested in boating on the Solent
Saturday, 12 February 2022The Royal Lymington Yacht Club will be hosting its annual Open Day and ‘Crew Match’ on 26 March to introduce the fun of sailing and boating to as many people in the community as possible.
Experience SkyDock at BoatLife and the RYA Dinghy Show
Friday, 11 February 2022The Barton Team is excited to support two full-size SkyDock demonstration displays for visitors attending BoatLife Live at the NEC in Birmingham and the RYA Dinghy Show in its new location in Farnborough.
Military charity seeks veterans for sailing expedition with a Tudor theme
Friday, 11 February 2022A Cornish charity has launched a new campaign to find a team of military veterans for a Tudor-themed sailing trip between Cornwall and London.
Pick a Pier launches boater loyalty programme
Friday, 11 February 2022Marine tech specialist Pick a Pier is launching a loyalty programme Popeye® Sail Club this spring. The club gives boaters a sustainable loyalty boating club that allows members to set sail with guaranteed berthing in the best marinas.
...Ocean Globe Race entrants seek amateur crew
Wednesday, 09 February 2022It has been nearly 30 years since ordinary sailors have been able to race around the world. Now, many of the 24 entrants in the 2023 Ocean Globe Race are looking for amateur crews. Opportunities to race onboard Eric Tabarly’s famous 1973 Whi...
RNLI lifeboat crew launch mission to visit 200 tube stations in a day
Wednesday, 09 February 2022A pair of lifeboat volunteers will be taking to the London Underground in full lifesaving kit on Saturday 19 February in an attempt to visit 200 tube stations in a day and raise vital funds for the RNLI
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