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Lake Yard Marina
Lake Yard Marina
Thursday, 29 November 2018

With uninterrupted views across Poole Harbour towards Brownsea Island, Arne and the rolling Purbeck hills beyond, Lake Yard Marina in Hamworthy is not only charmingly friendly but also ideally situated in one of the south’s busiest nautical ...

Disposing of your unused flares safely
Disposing of your unused flares safely
Thursday, 29 November 2018

Alistair Hackett, managing director of Ocean Safety, advises why flares need to be disposed of correctly, and to go about doing so.

The majority of distress flares carried on board all types of vessels are never likely to be used.  They are...

Greek Cruising Tax postponed thanks to CA intervention
Greek Cruising Tax postponed thanks to CA intervention
Wednesday, 28 November 2018 The Greek Government announced on November 16 that it had implemented the TEPAH, commonly known as the Greek Cruising Tax.Initially it gave vessel owners just 10 days to pay the tax, but thanks to intervention from the Cruising Association (CA) this ...
Young OnBoarders awarded boats and boards by JMST
Young OnBoarders awarded boats and boards by JMST
Wednesday, 28 November 2018

Rowan Joseph (Pembrokeshire Performance Sailing Academy, Wales)

RYA wins bid to host 2019 Nacra 17, 49er and 49er FX European Championship
RYA wins bid to host 2019 Nacra 17, 49er and 49er FX European Championship
Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Image: Lloyd Images/RYA

Dolly Varden saved by the Classic Boat Museum
Dolly Varden saved by the Classic Boat Museum
Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Image: Classic Boat Museum

Don’t fall foul of dust, debris and drips
Don’t fall foul of dust, debris and drips
Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Antifouling tins must be disposed of as hazardous waste

Vote for your Club of the Year
Vote for your Club of the Year
Monday, 26 November 2018

2018 winners Nottinghamshire County Sailing Club. Image: RYA/Paul Wyeth

RYA and industry representatives meet HMRC to discuss red diesel situation
RYA and industry representatives meet HMRC to discuss red diesel situation
Friday, 23 November 2018

Image: Vereshchagin Dmitry / Shutterstock.com

Nauticalia Canvas Reefer Jacket
Nauticalia Canvas Reefer Jacket
Thursday, 22 November 2018

£99.99

This cotton canvas reefer-style jacket has a large stand-up collar that will protect you from the worst of the weather, whilst the quilted lining offers additional warmth. The fabric is very hardwearing, but stonewashed for a softne...

Zhik ZKG watersports shoes
Zhik ZKG watersports shoes
Thursday, 22 November 2018

£92

Designed for water whilst looking great on shore the ZKG is a highly versatile shoe for all watersports. These sneaker-style shoes incorporate a quick-drying mesh inner and outer fabric containing an integrated neoprene upper with...

Christmas has come early with winter offers from MDL Marinas
Christmas has come early with winter offers from MDL Marinas
Tuesday, 20 November 2018

MDL Marinas is delighted to announce a great package of winter offers across its extensive marina network, offering boat owners excellent quality and great value berthing, dry stack, lifting and storage packages.

With these winter offers boat ow...

First fully up-cycled mooring rope launches
First fully up-cycled mooring rope launches
Tuesday, 20 November 2018

Marlow Ropes has launched the first premium sustainable mooring rope made using 100 per cent recycled plastic.

The Blue Ocean Dockline is the first ‘technically better’ premium dockline rope manufactured using yarn wholly made from p...

Meilhat is crowned IMOCA winner
Meilhat is crowned IMOCA winner
Saturday, 17 November 2018

Paul Meilhat (SMA) enjoying his champagne moment after winning the IMOCA class in the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. Image credit: Alexis Courcoux

Thomson first IMOCA across the line but jury decision remains
Thomson first IMOCA across the line but jury decision remains
Friday, 16 November 2018

First images of the damage to the boat after Hugo Boss grounded. Image credit: Alexis Courcoux

Damage to Alex Thomson’s Hugo Boss in closing stages of Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe
Damage to Alex Thomson’s Hugo Boss in closing stages of Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe
Friday, 16 November 2018

First images of the damage on board Hugo Boss. Image credit: Alexis Courcoux

Armel Tripon wins Multi50 class and is third overall
Armel Tripon wins Multi50 class and is third overall
Thursday, 15 November 2018

Armel Tripon celebrating at the dock in Guadeloupe. Image credit: Yvan Zedda

Neil Pryde  Elite Firewire 1mm wetsuit
Neil Pryde Elite Firewire 1mm wetsuit
Thursday, 15 November 2018

The Elite Firewire 1mm is an all round summer wetsuit longjohn and top. They are both manufactured from Ultrastretch 1mm neoprene using the Firewire thermal heat shield system to maintain core body temperature. At the same time the wicki...

Jean-Luc Van Den Heede facing fresh storm
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede facing fresh storm
Wednesday, 14 November 2018

Jean-Luc Van Den Heede has made running repairs to Matmut’s rig, which now faces a stern test from an approaching storm. Credit: Jean-Luc Van Den Heede/PPL/GGR

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