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Wightlink’s Fabulous Photo Spots from the Isle of Wight’s Historic Visitors
Friday, 29 November 2019Image: Wightlink.co.uk
Maritime Film Festival
Thursday, 28 November 2019We all know that going sailing is the best way to enjoy the water, but, in the middle of January when it is cold, wet and windy, watching others sailing comes a close second! So, to ensure we can all get our fix of ...
Royal Cork Yacht Club opens entries for ‘Volvo Cork Week 2020’
Thursday, 28 November 2019Image: Tim Wright
Royal Ocean Racing Club to finish the Rolex Fastnet Race in Cherbourg
Thursday, 28 November 2019The 2013 Rolex Fastnet fleet leaving the Solent. Image: Rolex-Kurt Arrigo
OnBoard sailors get new boat boost thanks to JMST
Thursday, 28 November 2019Photo: Edward (Ed) Corbett
WEIRD FISH WINTER ACCESSORIES
Thursday, 28 November 20191. Callie Fair Isle Scarf £28
HAVE YOURSELF AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS!
Thursday, 28 November 2019Top tips for an eco-friendly Christmas from The Green Blue.
Kate Fortnam, The Green Blue Campaign Manager
Using a dehumidifier on board during the winter
Thursday, 28 November 2019Chris Michael, managing director of Meaco (U.K.) Limited, has advice for choosing and getting the best out of a dehumidifier.
It is not uncommon for people to use a dehumidifier to protect their boat and their belongings over winter. Organi...
Are you equipped for distress?
Thursday, 28 November 2019The RYA runs a number of safety courses including the Sea Survival course
Sweet Christmas Treats
Thursday, 28 November 2019Blandy’s Duke of Clarence and the Lyme Bay Winery’s Christmas Pudding Wine are good choices this festive season
Sutton Harbour Marina
Thursday, 28 November 2019This month we head to the south-west to Devon’s award-winning Sutton Harbour Marina.
Royal recognition for boating’s unsung heroes
Tuesday, 26 November 2019RYA Family Award winners credit Paul Wyeth/RYA
Ben Ainslie’s INEOS TEAM UK joins Great Britain SailGP Team
Tuesday, 26 November 2019Ben Ainslie of Great Britain SailGP Team talks to the media on stage. Image: Thomas Lovelock for SailGP
OGR opens a CLASSIC Challenge to Whitbread Maxis and W60’s
Monday, 25 November 2019Don McIntyre, Chairman of the Ocean Globe Race announced at the Yacht Racing Forum the addition of a CLASSIC Challenge. This new class will open another eight entries to former Whitbread Maxis over 71 feet and W60 racing...
Class of February 2019 Launch Day
Friday, 22 November 2019Wednesday 4 December sees the end of the 40-week Boat Building course for the Class of February 2019 with the launching of their boats into Lyme Regis Harbour. Six boats will be launched in total, as well as two paddle boa...
British excellence shines at DAME Design Awards 2019
Wednesday, 20 November 2019Winners of the prestigious DAME Design Awards 2019 were announced yesterday with British designed and manufactured products receiving a third of the accolades presented. At the leading global design competition for new marine equipment and accesso...
SEVEN SAILORS DELIGHTED WITH AWARDS FROM COFIO ROBIN MEMORIAL TRUST
Wednesday, 20 November 2019Bethany Doga
CA Open Weekend
Wednesday, 20 November 2019 In the absence of the London Boat Show in January, the CA has taken the initiative to open its doors to CA members and non-members as well as to a number of high-profile marine companies to exhibit their products and services at CA House. The CA&rs...ACR Electronics ResQLink View Personal Locator Beacon Receives DAME Design Honour
Wednesday, 20 November 2019ACR Electronics’ next-generation ResQLink View Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) has received a ‘Special Mention’ in the DAME Design Awards in the ‘Lifesaving and Safety’ Category at this year’s METSTRADE.
The ACR...
23 crews picked from Best in the World for the 7th SSL Finals in Nassau
Wednesday, 20 November 2019An elite gathering of 23 star-studded teams will be competing at the 2019 Star Sailors League Finals in the Bahamas next month, including a number of wildcards drawn from many parts of the world of high-level sailing.
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