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Cowes Classics Week 2018 opens for entries
Cowes Classics Week 2018 opens for entries
Monday, 09 April 2018

Image: Rick Tomlinson

Last Call for Early Bird Entry to Poole Regatta 2018
Last Call for Early Bird Entry to Poole Regatta 2018
Monday, 09 April 2018

Image: David Harding – Sailing Scenes

Shadow 3D Race Smock
Shadow 3D Race Smock
Sunday, 08 April 2018

Henri Lloyd’s race collection is engineered around adaptive technology providing flexible solutions depending on end use. The Shadow 3D Race Smock offers a completely new design to the traditional smock and its design properties are a direct...

The Marina at Sutton Harbour to host multiple boat rallies in 2018
The Marina at Sutton Harbour to host multiple boat rallies in 2018
Friday, 06 April 2018

Hundreds of boats will be sailing into the heart of Plymouth this summer as The Marina at Sutton Harbour prepares to host a number of boat rallies.

The marina’s annual calendar has been filling up for 2018 as multiple boat clubs and associ...

WesCom Signal and Rescue supports Ocean Youth Trust South
WesCom Signal and Rescue supports Ocean Youth Trust South
Thursday, 05 April 2018

WesCom Signal and Rescue, shows its support for Ocean Youth Trust South by providing the charity’s 30-metre vessel, Prolific, with emergency pyrotechnic flares to take young people to sea.

Ocean Youth Trust South is a UK youth charity whic...

EXPERT LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR BEAULIEU’S BOATJUMBLE
EXPERT LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR BEAULIEU’S BOATJUMBLE
Tuesday, 03 April 2018

An action-packed line-up of free boating advice and adventurous tales has been announced for Ask the Experts LIVE! at Beaulieu Boatjumble on 22 April.

The popular one-stop shop for nautical knowledge will return for its fourth year at Beaulieu&r...

Montii drinks bottle
Montii drinks bottle
Tuesday, 03 April 2018

Do away with single use plastic bottles with the Montii insulated drinks bottle. It is designed to keep drinks cold with its double wall insulation; Montii has an extra wide mouth so that you can add ice cubes to keep your drinks extra cold and, o...

Charlize Striped Waterproof Jacket
Charlize Striped Waterproof Jacket
Sunday, 01 April 2018

The Charlize jacket has been designed to keep you dry and comfortable while looking relaxed and stylish. It is packed full of technical features, including a water resistant PU coating and fully taped seams. The technical hooded jacket has a ...

Fairline Yachts’ last Squadron 78 leaves factory
Fairline Yachts’ last Squadron 78 leaves factory
Friday, 30 March 2018

The last of Fairline Yachts’ range topping Squadron 78 luxury motor yachts has left the Oundle, Northamptonshire factory.

The flybridge yacht has finished its series production run to make way for an even larger new flagship Fairline model...

Gill gilet
Gill gilet
Friday, 30 March 2018

For maximum versatility when out on the water, a gilet is the ideal choice. It is great for layering and gives you maximum movement. Add to that, cosy down insulation which works equally well whether wet or dry, and you have the Hydrophobe Down Gi...

100 days to go until Round the Island Race 2018
100 days to go until Round the Island Race 2018
Thursday, 29 March 2018

Image: Thierry Martinez/Sea&Co

How on board electronics are aligning with tablets and smartphones
How on board electronics are aligning with tablets and smartphones
Thursday, 29 March 2018

The Vulcan9 Sailsteer and iPad in use

15 speed boats inspired by cars
15 speed boats inspired by cars
Thursday, 29 March 2018

Supercars are the playthings of the rich and famous, so what better to enjoy on holiday than a powerboat inspired by their favourite model?

 

How on board electronics are aligning with tablets and smartphones
How on board electronics are aligning with tablets and smartphones
Thursday, 29 March 2018

The Vulcan9 Sailsteer and iPad in use

West Coast Marinas
West Coast Marinas
Thursday, 29 March 2018

 

MDL’s three 5 Gold Anchor West Coast marinas, Torquay, Brixham and Queen Anne’s Battery in Plymouth, offer a range of idyllic destinations within easy cruising distance of one another.

Sustainability Challenge
Sustainability Challenge
Thursday, 29 March 2018

The RYA and British Marine’s joint environment initiative The Green Blue has revealed University of Manchester Sailing Club as the overall winner of the University Sailing Sustainability Challenge 2017-18.

Environmental problems like ...

Push the Boat Out
Push the Boat Out
Thursday, 29 March 2018

There is something for everyone as RYA Push the Boat Out gives you the chance to try sailing and windsurfing for free or low cost this May.

If you are on the lookout for something completely different, whether you are bored of the gym and want s...

HMS OCEAN LEAVES SERVICE WITH A ROYAL FAREWELL
HMS OCEAN LEAVES SERVICE WITH A ROYAL FAREWELL
Wednesday, 28 March 2018

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IC-M85E VHF Marine Radio
IC-M85E VHF Marine Radio
Wednesday, 28 March 2018

Designed with a particular emphasis on commercial use, the IC-M85E is a business waterproof marine handheld that meets both marine and simple Private Business Radio applications (an appropriate licence will be required). Compact and with a robust ...

Whisky experience
Whisky experience
Wednesday, 28 March 2018

The latest innovation in the history of Scotch whisky is a blend of several single malts marketed under invented brand names and labelled Blended Malts.

They are getting traction with consumers, and shelf space in the supermarkets.

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