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Henri-Lloyd on show
Saturday, 10 August 2024Henri-Lloyd’s new range of jackets and salopettes will be highly visible at this year’s autumn boat shows with the vibrant Biscay and Sail Jackets, with matching Coastal Hi-Fit salopettes on display.
All-new Contest 63CS makes world premiere at Cannes Yachting Festival
Friday, 09 August 2024Designed for short-handed high-performance cruising, the all-new Contest 63CS will be making its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival (10-15 September).
HRH The Princess Royal to visit the Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 08 August 2024Southampton International Boat Show has announced that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will be visiting the show on its opening day, Friday 13 September.
An Unparalleled Shopping Extravaganza at the 2024 Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 07 August 2024The 2024 Southampton International Boat Show is gearing up to be the ultimate shopping destination for boating enthusiasts and fashion-forward visitors alike. This year, the show features an expanded retail and chandlery space, with over 1300 squa...
Portland Week set to make waves again this summer as it returns to Portland Marina
Wednesday, 07 August 2024 boatfolk has announced that Portland Week will be making a splash once again this summer at Portland Marina in Dorset. Taking place from August 19th to August 25th, Portland Week promises an immersive experience into Portland’s lively maritime...New attractions and activities at the Southampton International Boat Show
Tuesday, 06 August 2024Adventure awaits at the 55th edition of the Southampton International Boat Show, taking place 13-22 September 2024. The UK’s premier boating festival is back, packed with a lineup of new events, legendary guests, and hundreds of craft of all...
Onboard with Boatshed - The post-covid marine industry: a missed opportunity for growth
Tuesday, 06 August 2024The post-covid marine industry: a missed opportunity for growth
SUNSEEKER UNVEILS THE OCEAN 156 AT GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS IN POOLE
Monday, 05 August 2024Sunseeker International has announced the unveiling of the Ocean 156. The shipyard reveal was held at Sunseeker’s global headquarters in Poole Quay, Dorset.
Champions of the Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race crowned at Grand Finale ceremony
Saturday, 03 August 2024Eleven months of grueling ocean racing have come to an end as Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam was named champion of the 2023-24 edition of the Clipper Race.
London teen selected to join Sir Ben Ainslie’s British sailing teams
Saturday, 03 August 2024A London teenager has been selected by Sir Ben Ainslie to join the development programme for his British sailing teams.
One Moment for One Crew: Hundreds of RNLI people take part in special photo moment to mark the charity’s 200th anniversary year
Friday, 02 August 2024Yesterday, Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) representatives around the UK and Ireland participated in a special photo moment – One Moment for One Crew – to create a photographic record of those involved with the lifesaving ch...
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust launches boater survey
Friday, 02 August 2024Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has launched a survey to gather valuable insights from boaters regarding mooring and anchoring in the Solent.
TheYachtMarket.com confirmed as sponsors of the Quarterdeck Bar & Restaurant and Sparkling Wine Bar at the Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 02 August 2024The Southampton International Boat Show, the UK’s largest boating and watersports festival, has announced TheYachtMarket.com, as the official sponsor of the Quarterdeck Bar & Restaurant and Sparkling Wine Bar at this year’s event (...
Typhoon celebrates RNLI’s 200th anniversary with limited edition drysuit fundraiser
Friday, 02 August 2024Typhoon International has announced the launch of its limited edition Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit to commemorate the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) 200th anniversary and raise vital funds for the charity.
Shootin’ the Breeze… Timothy Long
Friday, 02 August 2024Timothy Long, offshore racer and the youngest person to sail solo around Britain.
Birdham Pool Waterside and Marina
Friday, 02 August 2024We are back on the South Coast at a marina with a long history, and which offers boaters everything needed to enjoy time on the water.
HOT TOPIC: IRC Rating – an introduction
Friday, 02 August 2024If you want to race in a mixed fleet you will need a rating or handicap; this allows diverse designs to compete together and in many events this will be an IRC Rating. Jenny Howells, Technical Manager at the RORC Rating Office in Lymington, explai...
Emma Wilson Guaranteed a Medal after Topping Women’s Windsurfing Rankings
Thursday, 01 August 2024Great Britain’s Emma Wilson secured a medal in the Women’s Windsurfing by topping the rankings at the end of the Opening Series.
Cowes Week Day 6: Close racing and clear winners
Thursday, 01 August 2024Competition is always close across many Cowes Week classes, but few can rival IRC Class 3, where Adam Gosling’s JPK 10.80 Yes! and David Franks’ J/112e Leon have been match racing each other all week and are only two points apart at th...
Sicomin Resins Propel Zeus Metal Horse Above the Seine at 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony
Thursday, 01 August 2024Sicomin, a leading formulator and supplier of high-performance epoxy systems, has announced the use of its epoxy resins in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony. Sicomin advanced epoxy resins were integral to the creation of Zeus, the flyi...
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