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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.

Philippe Péché extends lead in GGR
Philippe Péché extends lead in GGR
Monday, 09 July 2018

Philippe Péché has opened up a 45 mile lead and his Rustler 36 PRB, making most of NNE winds carrying the fleet down towards the first ‘gate’ in the course of Marina Rubicon, Lanzarote. Image: Even...

Bluebird K3 runs again
Bluebird K3 runs again
Sunday, 08 July 2018

Image: Lisa Beaney Photography

Another two spots secured on the ilovesailing calendar 2019
Another two spots secured on the ilovesailing calendar 2019
Saturday, 07 July 2018

Michael Forbes from Helensburgh and Charlie Chandler from Solihull, have claimed the next two spots on the 2019 ilovesailing calendar, leaving just four more places up for grabs.

As well as claiming their spot on the 2019 calendar Michael and Ch...

High Potential wins 2018 Round the Island Race Gold Roman Bowl
High Potential wins 2018 Round the Island Race Gold Roman Bowl
Saturday, 07 July 2018

High Potential rounding the Needles in Round the Island Race 2017. Credit: High Potential

Round the Island Race 2018 First Finishers
Round the Island Race 2018 First Finishers
Saturday, 07 July 2018

Concise Fling take line honours. Credit: George Mills Photography

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REVIEW: Juna Striped Towelling Hoodie Dark Denim
Friday, 06 July 2018

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Round the Island Race countdown
Round the Island Race countdown
Friday, 06 July 2018

With less than 24 hours to go before Katie Schuhster – representing the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust – fires the cannon as official race starter for the 87th edition of the Round the Island Race, the festive atmosphere in Cowes is in f...

Volvo Cork Week showcasing  the best of Cork Harbour
Volvo Cork Week showcasing the best of Cork Harbour
Friday, 06 July 2018

 July 15 to July 21

Royal Yacht Club

WatchMate Vision2
WatchMate Vision2
Thursday, 05 July 2018

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Vesper Marine has announced the evolution of the world’s first and only touchscreen Class B AIS transponder with the introduction of the WatchMate Vision2. Vision2 features a highly responsive touc...

Natasha Lambert BEM confirms entry to Round the Island Race
Natasha Lambert BEM confirms entry to Round the Island Race
Thursday, 05 July 2018

Natasha Lambert BEM, a multi award winning adventurer with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, will be taking on the world’s best sailors this weekend and proving that disability is no barrier on the water as she competes in the 50 mile Round The I...

VIDEO: MALCOLM CAMPBELL’S BLUEBIRD WATER RECORD SPEED HOLDER FROM 1937 GETS READY TO GO AGAIN
VIDEO: MALCOLM CAMPBELL’S BLUEBIRD WATER RECORD SPEED HOLDER FROM 1937 GETS READY TO GO AGAIN
Thursday, 05 July 2018

A magical moment of man’s love affair with speed will be re-run this Friday evening when Malcolm Campbell’s legendary Bluebird, restored to its former glory, takes to the water once more on Lake Maggiore in Switzerland, revisiting t...

Plymouth business enters the sharing economy to make boating more accessible
Plymouth business enters the sharing economy to make boating more accessible
Thursday, 05 July 2018

A Plymouth business has come up with an innovative way for wannabe boaters to get on the water this summer, and enjoy the exclusive use of a new motorboat for less than £100 a day!

Yacht Haven Quay, a Plymstock boatyard which is home to th...

Hampshire’s Cricket Cup Winners Blast Their Way Round Solent on Speedboats
Hampshire’s Cricket Cup Winners Blast Their Way Round Solent on Speedboats
Thursday, 05 July 2018

Fresh from their Royal London Cup win at Lords, a group of Hampshire’s finest cricketers were treated to a blast round the Solent, thanks to the Boat Club at Trafalgar Wharf.

Players from the ageasbowl-based club travelled at up to 35 knot...

James Hardiman blog#5
James Hardiman blog#5
Thursday, 05 July 2018

SoloFASTNET is finished!

This blog is about my journey through a solo yacht racing season. I’m hoping to give readers an insight into what it’s like to race yachts singlehanded, inshore and offshore in the UK’s top Corinthian r...

Plastic Is Polluting Our Oceans
Plastic Is Polluting Our Oceans
Thursday, 05 July 2018

Plastic continues to pollute our oceans and there are no signs of it slowing down. Around the world, we are producing more than 300 million tonnes of plastic each year due to its cheapness and versatility when it comes to packaging – creatin...

100-year-old naval vessel back in battle, this time for a National Lottery Award
100-year-old naval vessel back in battle, this time for a National Lottery Award
Wednesday, 04 July 2018

HMS Caroline, the 100-year-old naval vessel and sole survivor of the First World War Battle of Jutland, docked in Belfast’s Alexandra Dock has been declared a finalist in the National Lottery Awards 2018.

The ship, which opened in 2016, fo...

HM Coastguard adopts RYA SafeTrx as new safety id scheme
HM Coastguard adopts RYA SafeTrx as new safety id scheme
Wednesday, 04 July 2018

RYA SafeTrx now supersedes the HM Coastguard CG66 scheme 

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency and the Royal Yachting Association have joined forces to reveal RYA SafeTrx as HM Coastguard’s new official voluntary safety identification...

RYA supports inaugural Maritime Safety Week
RYA supports inaugural Maritime Safety Week
Wednesday, 04 July 2018

Maritime Minister, Nusrat Ghani MP, has launched the inaugural Maritime Safety Week, which will run from 9-13 July.

The Minister recognises that safety is absolutely critical to underpinning success at every level and wants to raise awareness an...

RYA update on Brexit priorities
RYA update on Brexit priorities
Tuesday, 03 July 2018

The RYA ensures ministers and officials across government understand the needs and concerns of recreational boaters.

The UK’s preparations for leaving the EU continue, with the EU Withdrawal Bill – which transposes all EU law into UK...

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