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Giovanni Soldini and his Maserati Multi 70 crew break ancient Hong Kong – London tea route record
Giovanni Soldini and his Maserati Multi 70 crew break ancient Hong Kong – London tea route record
Friday, 23 February 2018

At 13h20’26” UTC, Maserati Multi 70 crossed the Tea Route, Hong Kong to London finish line, passing under the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge.

Giovanni Soldini and his crew composed of Guido Broggi, Sébastien Audigane, Oliver Herrer...

Splitting the reefs looking for an advantage
Splitting the reefs looking for an advantage
Friday, 23 February 2018

British yachtswoman Dee Caffari was preparing to lead her Volvo Ocean Race team through the middle of the world’s second-largest barrier reef on Thursday in a bid to defend first place in Leg 6 as the finish line draws nearer.

Caffari said...

PSP Logistics celebrates first Clipper Race Victory in Sanya
PSP Logistics celebrates first Clipper Race Victory in Sanya
Friday, 23 February 2018

PSP Logistics, skippered by British sailor Matt Mitchell, has marked the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race’s first visit to Sanya in China by claiming a maiden win and fourth podium of the 2017-18 edition of the race.

After spending the p...

Jersey’s all-weather lifeboat rescues three ballerinas
Jersey’s all-weather lifeboat rescues three ballerinas
Thursday, 22 February 2018

Back in time for the show – the Russian ballerinas rescued by the RNLI in Jersey. Credit: RNLI

Henri Lloyd Traverse Jacket
Henri Lloyd Traverse Jacket
Thursday, 22 February 2018

The Henri Lloyd Traverse Jacket, available in men’s and women’s sizes and styles, is made from a premium knitted fleece combining warmth and style. It is an ideal fleece for cooler temperatures as a mid-layer or just a stylish ons...

First Sail Aid UK grants announced
First Sail Aid UK grants announced
Thursday, 22 February 2018 The Trustees of Sail Aid UK have announced approval of the charity’s first three grants, totalling £15,000, to the Anguilla Sailing Association, the Virgin Islands Sloop Foundation and Adopt a Roof BVI.Sail Aid UK, now operating as a full...
Simrad NSO evo3
Simrad NSO evo3
Thursday, 22 February 2018

Simrad Yachting has announced the new NSO evo3 navigation system, an integrated display solution for larger cruising and sportfishing boats that combines autopilot, radar, communications, fishfinding and more. Connect it to Simrad premium netwo...

ilovesailing calendar goes black and white for 2018
ilovesailing calendar goes black and white for 2018
Wednesday, 21 February 2018

On 1 March the 2018 ilovesailing calendar competition is launched along with the 2018 ilovesailing duck.

Over the last six years the ilovesailing calendar competition has proved extremely successful with thousands of sailing enthusiasts and amat...

Garmin® acquires Trigentic
Garmin® acquires Trigentic
Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Garmin Ltd has announced that it has acquired Trigentic AB, a privately-held provider of intelligent products, solutions and services in the areas of embedded systems, power supply and power distribution for the marine and recreational vehicle mar...

Introducing the new Class Association Stage at the RYA Dinghy Show
Introducing the new Class Association Stage at the RYA Dinghy Show
Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Each year hundreds of exhibitors fill the halls of Alexandra Palace with all things related to dinghy sailing for the RYA Dinghy Show, presented by Suzuki in association with Yachts & Yachting and Gill (3-4 March), from boats and kit, to gadge...

New Eric Twiname XS RIB to be unveiled at RYA Dinghy Show 2018
New Eric Twiname XS RIB to be unveiled at RYA Dinghy Show 2018
Tuesday, 20 February 2018

The RYA Dinghy Show 2018, presented by Suzuki in association with Yachts & Yachting and Gill, will see the unveiling of the new Eric Twiname XS RIB on the Yamaha Motor UK stand (G28).

Yamaha have been supporting the Eric Twiname Trust since ...

Mercury Marine’s preserves its heritage with a return to Lake X
Mercury Marine’s preserves its heritage with a return to Lake X
Tuesday, 20 February 2018

Mercury Marine is reviving a piece of its history as the company has agreed to lease the property at Lake X in Central Florida.

Lake X, a pillar of Mercury’s heritage, was designed and built by Mercury Marine Founder E. Carl Kiekhaefer in ...

Honda Marine Debuts Redesigned, Improved BF175, BF200, BF225 and BF250  V6 Outboard Motors at the 2018 Miami International Boat Show
Honda Marine Debuts Redesigned, Improved BF175, BF200, BF225 and BF250 V6 Outboard Motors at the 2018 Miami International Boat Show
Tuesday, 20 February 2018

 

Honda Marine powers into the new 2018 boating season with a redesign of its flagship outboard motors, the BF175, BF200, BF225 and BF250.

Double-handed racing debuts at Lendy Cowes Week
Double-handed racing debuts at Lendy Cowes Week
Monday, 19 February 2018

Cowes Week Ltd, the organisers of Lendy Cowes Week, the world’s largest regatta, is delighted to announce that in a new and exciting development the 2018 regatta will see the introduction of a new Double-handed class.

Double-handed racing ...

Invasive Species Week 2018
Invasive Species Week 2018
Sunday, 18 February 2018

Wraysbury -Quagga Mussels. Image: David Aldridge

Marlow Ropes at the RYA Dinghy Show
Marlow Ropes at the RYA Dinghy Show
Sunday, 18 February 2018

Marlow Ropes are looking forward to another year of high performance leisure marine action at the RYA Dinghy Show at Alexandra Palace on 3 – 4 March at stand G42.

Leisure Marine Sales Director, Paul Honess comments: “Marlow have been...

Kayaking the Continent for pancreatic cancer
Kayaking the Continent for pancreatic cancer
Sunday, 18 February 2018

Kate (left) and Anna (right)

RYA Regional Youth Champions 2018 announced
RYA Regional Youth Champions 2018 announced
Saturday, 17 February 2018

Scott Wilkinson competing at the Topper Worlds. Credit Simon McIlwaine

Irish Sailing and Mountaineering Adventure Challenge 2018
Irish Sailing and Mountaineering Adventure Challenge 2018
Friday, 16 February 2018

A view from near James Fort, showing most of the route of the first half of the Two Forts Run, from Kinsale (centre of the photo) and over the bridge on the left.

The RYA Dinghy Show 2018 at your finger tips
The RYA Dinghy Show 2018 at your finger tips
Thursday, 15 February 2018

The RYA Dinghy Show presented by Suzuki in association with Yachts & Yachting and Gill is the only show in the world dedicated to dinghy sailing (3-4 March. Alexandra Palace, London). You can now download the official show app, available on An...

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