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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.

Rosé reaches new heights
Rosé reaches new heights
Thursday, 01 August 2019

The trend back to buying rosé wines continues, while a new trend for wine on tap grows.

A short report about Miraval Rosé wine in the Daily Telegraph in June said that this French vineyard “has now smashed the price record fo...

Troon Yacht Haven
Troon Yacht Haven
Thursday, 01 August 2019

This month we visit the award-winning Scottish marina, Troon Yacht Haven, which has seen big changes this year.

There are many reasons why Troon Yacht Haven is such a popular marina. Just 10 minutes from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, and around hal...

THE USE OF THRUSTERS ON SMALL BOATS
THE USE OF THRUSTERS ON SMALL BOATS
Thursday, 01 August 2019

Small, shallow draft motorboats with light to moderate displacements are responsive, rewarding and great fun to drive at high average cruising speeds.

But throttle back inside a tightly fitting marina at the end of a long day, perhaps with a spr...

V60-B VHF Radio with AIS
V60-B VHF Radio with AIS
Wednesday, 31 July 2019

If you are in the market for a new VHF radio, B&G has released its V60-B mid-level VHF radio, the first B&G VHF radio with the capability to send and receive AIS position data. It has a large screen, intuitive interface and built-in AIS Cl...

Britain’s Aldridge takes silver in 2019 Kitefoil Gold Cup opener
Britain’s Aldridge takes silver in 2019 Kitefoil Gold Cup opener
Tuesday, 30 July 2019

British Sailing Team rider Ellie Aldridge says she’s ‘excited for the future’ after scooping a silver medal at the opening round of the 2019 Kitefoil Gold Cup.

Darkwood Triumph in RORC Channel Race
Darkwood Triumph in RORC Channel Race
Tuesday, 30 July 2019

77 boats competed in the 2019 Royal Ocean Racing Club Channel Race. The international fleet experienced a variety of conditions and wind angles, testing boat handling and tactical skills. Perhaps the surprise overall winner, from a fleet including...

Sparkling Solent conditions for Cowes Classics Week opener
Sparkling Solent conditions for Cowes Classics Week opener
Monday, 29 July 2019

XOD startline action

Clean Marina day at Chatham Maritime Marina
Clean Marina day at Chatham Maritime Marina
Friday, 26 July 2019

This year’s Clean Marina day for Chatham Maritime Marina has been designated as Friday 2nd August. As all coastal and river communities know, litter is an ongoing challenge as it finds its way into waterways from many ...

Traditional Boat Festival
Traditional Boat Festival
Friday, 26 July 2019

Steam boats, Dunkirk Little Ships, canoes, skiffs, amphibious cars and the Royal Barge Gloriana were all on show at the Trad Boat Festival at the weekend thanks to a group of wonderful boat enthusiasts.  Despite the rainy start on Friday, bi...

RAW XS LIGHT
RAW XS LIGHT
Thursday, 25 July 2019

Engineered for the marine environment, the RAW XS micro-sized pocket torch is ideal for use as a personal crew light. There is plenty of light to see around the deck at night, or trim sails, whilst protecting night vision with the red beam. This t...

Sparkling Solent conditions for Cowes Classics Week opener
Sparkling Solent conditions for Cowes Classics Week opener
Thursday, 25 July 2019

Sailing conditions could not have been better for the opener of the five day series of the 12th Cowes Classics Week today.

Fittingly, from amongst the 143 yachts taking part, Lawrence Wride’s 1967-built one tonner Sunmaid V was the first y...

Kid Safe+
Kid Safe+
Wednesday, 24 July 2019

It is so important to ensure the safety of our children at sea. With that in mind, Helly Hansen has introduced the Kid Safe+ personal flotation device, which features an asymmetrical design that helps turn children face up into a safe floating pos...

International Cast for RORC Channel Race
International Cast for RORC Channel Race
Wednesday, 24 July 2019

Teams from all over the world will be racing with the Royal Ocean Racing Club this weekend in the RORC Channel Race, the 11th race of the RORC Season’s Points Championship, which precedes next month’s Rolex Fastnet Race. Teams from as ...

Cowes Classics are ready for action
Cowes Classics are ready for action
Wednesday, 24 July 2019

Sunmaid V – the 2018 winner of Cowes Classics Week. Image: Tim Jeffreys

Princess Royal supports UKSA’s “Building Better Futures” campaign
Princess Royal supports UKSA’s “Building Better Futures” campaign
Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Patron UKSA, hosted a reception at St James’s Palace to celebrate the success of fundraising efforts for new facilities at UKSA’s centre in West Cowes. Her Royal Highness thanke...

MDL partners with British Keelboat League and RS Sailing
MDL partners with British Keelboat League and RS Sailing
Monday, 22 July 2019 MDL Marinas is the ‘Official Marina Partner’ of the British Keelboat League and RS Sailing. This partnership will see MDL Marinas providing the new fleet of RS 21 keelboats with easy access to the water during the Britis...
Panerai British Classic Week 2019
Panerai British Classic Week 2019
Monday, 22 July 2019

Image: Chris Brown Photography

‘A British first’ cruise call for Port of Southampton
‘A British first’ cruise call for Port of Southampton
Monday, 22 July 2019 The Port of Southampton has rolled out the red carpet to welcome guests from Saga Cruises’ newest cruise ship on her maiden voyage around the UK. Passengers on the Spirit of Discovery, Saga Cruises’ first of two new-build ships, were welc...
Round Lundy Yacht Race
Round Lundy Yacht Race
Monday, 22 July 2019

Lunasea – the overall winner.

Discover a world of opportunity at the RYA Dinghy Show 2020
Discover a world of opportunity at the RYA Dinghy Show 2020
Monday, 22 July 2019

The only show in the world dedicated to dinghy sailing, is set to return to Alexandra Palace, London from 29 February – 1 March 2020.  Now in its 69th year, the RYA Dinghy Show in association with Yachts & Yachting, will once again ...

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