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Highest microplastics levels found during ocean race
Wednesday, 02 May 2018Image: Pedro Martinez/Volvo Ocean Race
It’s here- Push the Boat Out all May
Tuesday, 01 May 2018Today marks the launch of RYA Push the Boat Out- the month long event to get the nation sailing and windsurfing with free and low cost taster sessions for all.
This week there are no fewer than 110 events taking place across the UK, and 100 of t...
RYA Joining Point double commission offer extended
Tuesday, 01 May 2018Image: Emma Slater
END OF AN ERA AT SUNSEEKER
Tuesday, 01 May 2018Sunseeker International has announced that iconic industry leader, John Braithwaite, will be retiring after 53 hugely successful years with the organisation. The 69-year-old founded the boat maker with brother Robert in 1969.
John’s retire...
GOOD CONDITIONS FOR FINAL DAY OF HELLY HANSEN WARSASH SPRING SERIES
Tuesday, 01 May 2018Image: Andrew Adams, Close Hauled Photography
Bonus gift in May with RYA Refer a Friend
Tuesday, 01 May 2018With the summer months just around the corner what better time to get your hands on an RYA branded cool bag, perfect for taking on-board and keeping drinks and snacks cool out on the water.
As part of special promotion, throughout May if you&rsq...
World’s newest cruise berth is open for business
Tuesday, 01 May 2018Poole Harbour will be welcoming thousands of cruise ship passengers to the south coast this summer with the completion of South Quay, the world’s newest cruise berth.
Completion of the £10m South Quay project concludes Poole Harbour ...
Wales getting ready to try sailing
Tuesday, 01 May 2018Families and individuals can get out on the water for free and try sailing and windsurfing throughout the month of May in Wales.
There are 11 sailing venues around Wales who will be opening their doors and running free or low cost Push the Boat ...
Mills and McIntyre’s silver lining bolsters British Sailing Team’s Hyeres haul
Monday, 30 April 2018Hannah Mills and Eilidh McIntyre doubled the British Sailing Team’s medal tally at the World Cup Series in Hyeres, France, in the final race of the week-long Olympic classes regatta claiming a silver medal in the final race.
The pair began...
Rán takes Round One
Monday, 30 April 2018 Ten teams contested Round One of the 2018 FAST40+ Race Circuit, hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club in the Solent. The FAST40+ fleet enjoyed eight races over three days in a variety of conditions. Making their debut in the FAST40+ Class, Niklas ...
Entry now open for Portsmouth Regatta
Monday, 30 April 2018Entries to the 2018 Portsmouth Regatta in June, sponsored by Sunsail, are up and running.
Miles Linington, Regatta Chairman commented, “We are delighted that everything is now in place for an exciting and successful event. Every indication...
Barclays Jersey Boat Show
Sunday, 29 April 2018St Helier marina, Jersey, will once again be packed with visitors for the annual Barclays Jersey Boat Show over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 05 – Monday 07 May).
Fairline Yachts’ Bentley GT speeds into Oundle
Saturday, 28 April 2018Rick Parfitt Jnr (right) and Ryan Ratcliffe (left) with the #1 Bentley sponsored by Fairline Yachts at the luxury boat builder’s HQ in Oundle, Northamptonshire.
No Belgian penalties for use of Red Diesel for UK vessels
Friday, 27 April 2018Following the sustained efforts of the Cruising Association, including meeting the Belgian Ambassador and lobbying via the CA’s Honorary Local Representatives in addition to its other contacts in Belgium, the Belgian Finance Office has ...
Cowes hope for business boost as cruise ship comes to town
Friday, 27 April 2018The Astor. Image: Cruise and Maritime Voyages
World-class sailor lays down sailing challenge
Friday, 27 April 2018Image: The Adventurists
INEOS TEAM GB TO CHALLENGE FOR AMERICA’S CUP
Thursday, 26 April 2018Jim Ratcliffe & Ben Ainslie. Image: INEOS Team GB
Fever-Tree Agrees Further Two-Year Sponsorship of Lendy Cowes Week
Thursday, 26 April 2018Cowes Week Ltd has announced that Fever-Tree have renewed their position as Official Mixers Sponsor for a further two-year period.
Fever-Tree have fast gained popularity within the international sailing community since their iconic bar activatio...
FAST40+ Class Circuit Round One
Thursday, 26 April 2018This weekend, ten FAST40+ Teams will do battle for the Henri Lloyd Trophy, in Round One of the FAST40+ Race Circuit. Hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club, the grand-prix racing class will have three days of thrilling action, racing on windward ...
RYA announces two new SailFoil training dates
Thursday, 26 April 2018The RYA has announced two SailFoil training dates – with courses held at the Andrew Simpson Watersport Centre (ASWC) in Italy.
These two amazing opportunities in a stunning location are open to instructors who want to:
1) Learn how to ...
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