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Since launching the 2019 RYA member ticket offer to the Southampton International Boat Show some 3,750 members have taken advantage of the exclusive offer claiming their FREE ticket to the 2019 show.

With the show a number of weeks away there is...

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Travelling to regattas, the dockside or boat park just got a lot more sophisticated, and easier too, with Zhik’s range of boating luggage. The Wheelie Bag, for example, is made with a robust, waterproof 600 denier polyester fabric, and a rug...

As the 48th Rolex Fastnet Race moves through its fourth day, the flood of arrivals continues. The window of opportunity for those pursuing overall victory is narrowing and, after four days, crews still at sea are beginning to tire. Finishing we...

Ela Miller’s winning photo

Rambler approaches the finish of the 48th Rolex Fastnet Race, one hour, 16 minutes outside the monohull race record. Image: Rolex Fastnet Race/Carlo Borlenghi

This August 18th – 24th sailors and crew, with their families and supporters from across Europe will join forces with UK Sharpie Sailors at Itchenor Sailing Club for the 55th European Sharpie Championship. 

The sailing will ...

Southampton Boat Show is fast approaching and Barrus are on a mission to find pictures of Mercury outboard engines through the decades.

This year, Barrus’ presence at Southampton Boat Show will be the biggest yet and they want you to be pa...

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The crew of the 100-foot Ultime trimaran Maxi Edmond De Rothschild celebrate Multihull Line Honours and setting a new race at the 48th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. Image: Paul Wyeth/Rolex Fastnet Race

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The team at Ancasta are going to be very busy next month, exhibiting at not one but three boat shows.

Southampton International Boat Show 2019 (13 – 22 September)

Fairline Yachts, announces it is launching a new 50ft range, which is available to order now for delivery in 2020.

The first of the new range, a Squadron 50, will be unveiled at this year’s Southampton Boat Show (13 – 22 September 20...

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This year calls for a double celebration in Brixham. MDL’s Brixham Marina is turning 30 and to mark the occasion is joining forces with Brixham Art Society, as they celebrate a landmark 70thanniversary, to hold an open art competition on Sat...

Paddy Hutchings on his Mini Transat yacht

From my last article, you may recall that ‘The Admiral’ and I took an early season shakedown cruise down the coast. Without doubt it will be remembered as one of our most enjoyable. We were blessed with brilliant blue-sky weather, f...

This mask is ideal for those who want to take up a new activity during the summer holidays. Designed for surface snorkelling for those aged 10 and above, this mask allows users to discover the underwater world easily and comfortably with a 180&ord...

Hitting the water this month? Water lifestyle store Aqua Living has a range of stylish, fast-drying 100 per cent cotton towels ideal for boat and outdoor activities, plus the home. Useful all year round, these soft, highly absorbent towe...

From disused quarries, man-made lakes, rivers, estuaries and the coast – the UK has it all.

When most people think of sailing, their first thoughts turn to the sea – and getting on the water by the coast. Despite the fact that the UK...