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A public consultation on a proposal to introduce mandatory new Boat Safety Scheme Requirements for carbon monoxide alarms on boats will run to 9 November 2018.

The suggested change sees a fundamental shift recognising that CO poisoning, a silent...

The RYA has  written to the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the international federation for Powerboat Racing, to inform them that it will no longer act as national authority for powerboat racing in the UK with effect from 01 January...

Everybody loves a fleece and this stylish knit fleece from Gill is something to wear both both on and off water. Innovative handwarmer pockets will give your hands respite from the cold whilst a practical chest pocket has space for your essentials...

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Raymarine is bringing a truly ‘Raymarine Retail Experience’ directly to European boaters this summer via its fleet of state-of-the-art mobile showrooms.

The prominently branded mobile display units are being deployed at key European ...

L-R Josh Richardson, Luke Porter, Claire Richardson, Peter Emmons

It’s a double win for Shaun Roster and Charlie Chandler as they both secure their second win in the 2018 calendar competition and the final two spots on the 2019 ilovesailing calendar.

Mrs Portman, Thomas Vesey & WD Miller. Image: Hestercombe Gardens Trust

Team Extreme Wales entertained the local crowds on their home waters in 2017. Image: Vincent Curutchet / Lloyd Images

With the summer holidays well under way, there is still plenty of time to fit in a few more days out while the sun is shining.

The Isle of Wight offers a host of fun and interesting things to do with the whole family, with something for all ages...

Dartmouth Sailing Week is one of the most enjoyable and welcoming events in Devon’s saili...

The organisers have published the full programme of over 75 events which will be celebrated over two long weekends commencing 6 September. You can just turn up for most events but some need booking for reasons of security or group size. For the ev...

Philippe Péché, pictured when sailing through the Marina Rubicon gate in the Canaries. This shows the special alloy telescopic tiller fitted to PRB which snapped later in the race, together with the Beaufort w...

The new line of Axiom XL glass bridge multifunction displays offers fast navigation performance in a large format display. The fully waterproof Axiom XL can be installed in both open cockpits and enclosed bridge stations. It can serve as a remote ...

The final day of Lendy Cowes Week saw a return to gentle conditions, with starts taking place in a light southerly breeze that gradually built to an unsteady 8-12 knots in the early afternoon.

Giles Peckham’s Daring Dauntless won the class...

Following the conclusion of Laser, Laser Radial and 49erFX fleet racing at the Hempel Sailing World Championships, the first nations in those fleets have booked their spot at Tokyo 2020.

In the Laser and Radial, 14 and 18 places respectively wer...

The Oyster World Rally is a 27,000 mile circumnavigation

We have received this statement from Cowes Week Limited:

“The team at Lendy Cowes Week are extremely sad to confirm the death of one of our competitors while racing here today (Friday 10th August).

The Cruising Association is delighted that the Scottish Government has now decided to take steps towards the better marking of creel/lobster pots and also towards making unlicensed fishermen more identifiable for the purposes of enforcement.

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