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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.

2019 RORC Cherbourg Race
2019 RORC Cherbourg Race
Thursday, 05 September 2019

The penultimate race of the 2019 RORC Season’s Points Championship will start from the Royal Yacht Squadron Line this weekend bound for Cherbourg. Whilst the 73-mile dash across the English Channel, via the Wester Solent, maybe the shortest ...

International Paint Poole Regatta
International Paint Poole Regatta
Thursday, 05 September 2019

Image Credit : Ian Roman – Ian Roman Photography

YJA MS Amlin Yachtsman and Young Sailor of the Year awards 2019 Finalists
YJA MS Amlin Yachtsman and Young Sailor of the Year awards 2019 Finalists
Thursday, 05 September 2019

The Yachting Journalists’ Association Committee has shortlisted the YJA MS Amlin Yachtsman of the Year and the YJA MS Amlin Young Sailor of the Year 2019.

YJA MS Amlin Yachtsman of the Year Finalists

What makes the perfect marina and what should you look for
What makes the perfect marina and what should you look for
Thursday, 05 September 2019

Edouard Fiess, CEO and co-founder of Navily, explores what to look for when booking a marina.

When looking for a good marina, the selection criteria will be determined by the purpose of mooring – do you require a technical or a leisur...

Premier Celebrates 25 Years
Premier Celebrates 25 Years
Thursday, 05 September 2019

This year Premier Marinas is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and so what better time to reflect on the many successes and changes this marine business has seen over the years.

The company started in 1994 with a portfolio of just Chichester and...

Get on board with RYA SafeTrx
Get on board with RYA SafeTrx
Thursday, 05 September 2019

Should the need ever arise, you want the Coastguard to be in the best possible position to assist. Image: MCA

A glass of orange please…
A glass of orange please…
Thursday, 05 September 2019

The wine list, please. Red, white, rosé – or orange?

Orange wine is a relatively rare wine genre in the UK. It was given its UK name in 2004 but only now have enough examples made it to our specialist wine retailers and a few superm...

SUNSEEKER UNVEILS NAME FOR PROJECT 8X AND REVEALS INNOVATIVE ‘X-TEND’ SUNBED DESIGN
SUNSEEKER UNVEILS NAME FOR PROJECT 8X AND REVEALS INNOVATIVE ‘X-TEND’ SUNBED DESIGN
Wednesday, 04 September 2019

Since announcing details of its exciting new model, Project 8X, earlier this year at Dusseldorf Boat Show, Sunseeker’s world-class team of experts at its Design and Technology Centre based in Poole, Dorset have been refining the remarkable d...

Southampton Boat Show Planning – Part Two
Southampton Boat Show Planning – Part Two
Wednesday, 04 September 2019 Bill looks ahead to this year’s boat show and does a spot of planning

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Sunseeker offers customers the ultimate ‘bespoke’ customisation service
Sunseeker offers customers the ultimate ‘bespoke’ customisation service
Tuesday, 03 September 2019

As Sunseeker broadens its superyacht offering with the introduction of its all-new 161 Yacht in partnership with ICON Yachts, Sunseeker will be enhancing the company’s ‘Bespoke’ customisation service which has already delivered d...

HUNDREDS OF EVERYDAY PEOPLE EMBARK ON CLIPPER 2019-20 RACE
HUNDREDS OF EVERYDAY PEOPLE EMBARK ON CLIPPER 2019-20 RACE
Monday, 02 September 2019

Image: Matt Dickens Image Comms

Bronze for Young takes British medal tally to three
Bronze for Young takes British medal tally to three
Monday, 02 September 2019

Image: Sailing Energy/World Sailing

The Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge
The Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge
Saturday, 31 August 2019

Once again university sailing clubs up and down the country are being urged to take action and make their sailing more environmentally sustainable in the hope of being crowned winners of The Green Blue’s University Sailing Sustainability Cha...

Spinnaker Waxed Leather
Spinnaker Waxed Leather
Friday, 30 August 2019

We are told these boat shoes are now even better by adding in modern technology to this iconic look. They now come with improved comfort and cushioning, and they have increased the depth of the stitch channel to create a more durable outsole unit...

GB Surf Life Saving National Championships
GB Surf Life Saving National Championships
Thursday, 29 August 2019

Image credited to Ian Roman

RIBs For Sale Boat Show
RIBs For Sale Boat Show
Thursday, 29 August 2019

If you are seeking to buy a quality second-hand RIB, or looking to sell your current RIB, the new RIBs For Sale Boat Show is a not to be missed event.

The Boat Show, which is organised by Portsmouth based firm RIBs For Sale, is aimed at leisure ...

Team Malizia and Greta Thunberg complete their zero-emission Atlantic crossing
Team Malizia and Greta Thunberg complete their zero-emission Atlantic crossing
Thursday, 29 August 2019

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in New York City after a two-week sail across the Atlantic aboard the high-tech racing yacht Malizia II.  Upon arrival, the sailboat was met by Torqeedo-powered electric boats to assist and esco...

Gunwharf Quays and Love Southsea unveil summer market
Gunwharf Quays and Love Southsea unveil summer market
Wednesday, 28 August 2019

Gunwharf Quays and Love Southsea are once again teaming up to showcase the very best local talent with a three-day summer market, set to take place at the shopping and leisure destination from 28th August  – 1st September.

The Love So...

Premier Marinas Appoints New Manager at Gosport Marina
Premier Marinas Appoints New Manager at Gosport Marina
Wednesday, 28 August 2019

Premier Marinas has announced the appointment of Jonathan Walcroft CMM to the post of Marina Manager at Gosport Marina.

Jonathan joins the company with over 24 years’ experience in the management and day to day operation of leading leisure...

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