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The countdown is ON with just under a week to go until the start of May when you and your family can get out on the water and try sailing and windsurfing.

Throughout the whole Month, there are nearly 400 sailing venues across the UK opening thei...

The Grants Manager of national maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, has raised more than £1,400 for the organisation, having completed Sunday’s gruelling London Marathon.

Sami Raeburn completed the course in the...

Tom Harrop, product manager at Exposure Lights, discusses smart lighting and safety.

As well as being able to summon an Uber taxi or your dry-cleaning service on land, rapid changes in mobile technology has made its impact on boating safety. The...

There are many charities supporting young people with cancer in the UK, but the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is unique as it works with young people post-treatment, an extremely difficult phase that is all too often overlooked.

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The first of the new Kru lifejacket collection to make its appearance for 2018 is the high performance Kru Sport Pro, which is designed to perform in the most advanced conditions. The jacket is available as standard or as an ADV model, so-called b...

Davanti Tyres IRC2. Image: Andrew Adams, Close Hauled Photography

Record-breaking Jude Massey from the Ocean Brothers returned to Beaulieu to open this year’s Boatjumble after recently returning from his row across the Atlantic.

Nineteen-year-old Jude, who became the world’s youngest person to row ...

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Sam Whaley. Image: Jesus Renedo Sailing Energy

The first weekend in May will see the historic Sunbeam fleet of classic keelboats from Itchenor take part in the Chisholm Weekend, which comprises intensive back-to-back races competing for the Chisholm Weekend Trophy.

The event is always well-a...

Eight teams participated in the FAST40+ Class Training Regatta held 21-22April, 2018. The Solent served up a variety of conditions to test crew and boats with a cold and foggy light easterly wind for the first day, and a bright and breezy southwes...

The Roberta jumper is light weight, with stylish dropped shoulders. We all know stripes never go out of style and this one is perfect for days on the coast. Made from 100 per cent linen, the elbow length sleeves will keep you cool.

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Interested in sailing, paddle boarding, windsurfing, canoeing or sail or motor cruising? Looking for a friendly club that welcomes all generations and abilities as well as families  across a wide variety of water borne activities?

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Even for experienced sailors, DIY boat maintenance can be daunting. For first-time buyers, the temptation to hand everything over to the professionals is even greater – despite the fact that many maintenance jobs are much simpler than you&rs...

Abigail Clarke and William Smith in action. Image: Marc Turner RYA

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Marine safety specialists ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal are launching 406Day on 4 June.

406Day aims to raise beacon awareness across the world by reminding boaters about the importance of life-saving 406 MHz technology and by providing advice...

Boat owners who want to visit Britain’s Ocean City this year can berth in the very centre of Plymouth for less by taking advantage of exclusive visitor berthing offers from The Marina at Sutton Harbour.

The Marina at Sutton Harbour is a 5 ...