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JOHN MERRICKS SAILING TRUST ANNOUNCES NEW KEELBOAT AWARDS
JOHN MERRICKS SAILING TRUST ANNOUNCES NEW KEELBOAT AWARDS
Thursday, 08 March 2018

Middle – Courtney Chalmers, Vice President of Marketing, Boats Group; Far Right – Ian Atkins at the presentation evening. Image: Tina Chisnell

Andrew Simpson Foundation to Unite Cyclists & Sailors!
Andrew Simpson Foundation to Unite Cyclists & Sailors!
Wednesday, 07 March 2018

Andrew Simpson Foundation: The Sailing Charity are to unite sailors and cyclists with a brand-new fundraising and cycling event in memory of Olympic Gold Medallist and America’s Cup Sailor Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson.

Bike4Bart will ...

Burwain Sailing Club selected as Sunsail’s Funding the Future winner
Burwain Sailing Club selected as Sunsail’s Funding the Future winner
Wednesday, 07 March 2018

Image: Emily Whiting Photography

Itchenor Sailing Club launches boat-naming competition
Itchenor Sailing Club launches boat-naming competition
Wednesday, 07 March 2018

To celebrate the launch of a new Class aimed at those looking for a relaxed sailing experience, Itchenor Sailing Club is calling upon members of the public to suggest names for its three new RS2000 dinghies.

Ideal for beginners, family sailing a...

MARLOW’S INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN SAILING
MARLOW’S INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN SAILING
Wednesday, 07 March 2018

This international Women’s Day, Marlow Ropes celebrates the success of the many inspirational women in sailing from around the world that it is proud to work with and support as official supplier.

The following great women sailors are part...

Boatshed’s Specialist Websites
Boatshed’s Specialist Websites
Tuesday, 06 March 2018

As one of the largest international yacht brokers in the world, Boatshed is well known for selling just about any and all types of boats: sail or motor; compact or super-sized; budget or expensive; inland or ocean going, since 2001 we have dea...

The Cruising Association launches the CAP Series of Cruising Podcasts in  South-West of England
The Cruising Association launches the CAP Series of Cruising Podcasts in South-West of England
Tuesday, 06 March 2018 The Cruising Association is launching the first in a series of Podcasts covering popular sailing areas around the South-West of England. The CAP Series will form practical guides featuring experts imparting detailed knowledge of the local areas. C...
COOL-ICE CI ICEBOXES
COOL-ICE CI ICEBOXES
Tuesday, 06 March 2018

 

The Cool-Ice CI icebox models from Dometic are available with a range of optional extra accessories. These non-powered iceboxes from Dometic‘s heavy-duty series range in size from the 43-litre capacity Cool-Ice CI 42 up to the 111-l...

Local entrepreneur takes helm at Lively Lady charity
Local entrepreneur takes helm at Lively Lady charity
Tuesday, 06 March 2018

A local entrepreneur and philanthropist has taken the helm of Around and Around, the charity that looks after Sir Alec Rose’s Lively Lady, which is undergoing restoration.

The 36ft yacht, with her distinctive pale blue hull, was made famou...

Suzuki showcase the ultimate safety boat packages
Suzuki showcase the ultimate safety boat packages
Sunday, 04 March 2018

Returning once again as the title sponsor of the RYA Dinghy Show, Suzuki Marine will be showcasing the very latest in outboard motor technology as part of its line-up of ultimate four stroke outboards – across the weekend of 3 & 4 March ...

RYA Regional Youth Champions awarded at RYA Dinghy Show
RYA Regional Youth Champions awarded at RYA Dinghy Show
Sunday, 04 March 2018

The UK’s most promising young sailors were recognised at the RYA Regional Youth Champion Awards Ceremony by British Sailing Team members Dylan Fletcher and Sophie Ainsworth.

The annual awards were presented at the RYA Dinghy Show at Alexan...

Pilot RYA Foiling Courses launched at the RYA Dinghy Show
Pilot RYA Foiling Courses launched at the RYA Dinghy Show
Sunday, 04 March 2018

The RYA officially launched its exciting new suite of Foiling Courses at the RYA Dinghy Show.

RYA First Flights, Sustained Flights and Performance Flights will initially be run as pilot courses and aim to bring the thrill of foiling to the masse...

Lendy Cowes Week launches a new sustainability initiative
Lendy Cowes Week launches a new sustainability initiative
Sunday, 04 March 2018

Cowes Week Ltd has announced its intention to work towards making the event more sustainable.

Lendy Cowes Week has an impact on the water and on the shoreside with 100,000 people visiting during the regatta. CWL firmly believes that an event of ...

Drinking with Mr Hobbs
Drinking with Mr Hobbs
Friday, 02 March 2018

Mr Hobbs Henley Gin is made using an old family recipe

Last chance for standard entry into youth sailing’s hottest event
Last chance for standard entry into youth sailing’s hottest event
Thursday, 01 March 2018

Racing at the 2013 RYA Youth Nationals in Largs, Scotland. Image: Marc Turner

Sunseeker International looks to recruit 40 new apprentices
Sunseeker International looks to recruit 40 new apprentices
Thursday, 01 March 2018

Sunseeker Predator 50

Tall Ships and Festivals promise to enthrall the crowds at Liverpool and Bristol
Tall Ships and Festivals promise to enthrall the crowds at Liverpool and Bristol
Thursday, 01 March 2018

The Northern Boat Show is being held on 25 to 28 May to coincide with the Mersey River Festival and Tall Ships Liverpool 2018.

A huge fleet of tall ships is expected and an estimated one million spectators flocking to Liverpool’s waterfro...

The benefits of dry berthing your boat out of the water
The benefits of dry berthing your boat out of the water
Thursday, 01 March 2018

Lee Pollock, boat yard manager, explains why dry berthing could be for you.

There is nothing new about marinas offering dry sailing for racing yachts and dry stacking for small motorboats and RIBs. While you might be one of the many owners who p...

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