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Nab Tower Pursuit 2019 raises over £4,500 for charities
Nab Tower Pursuit 2019 raises over £4,500 for charities
Tuesday, 18 June 2019

The Nab Tower Pursuit got off to a fine start at 10am on 15 June. They left GAFIRS slipway buoy, with SALT HEART, skippered by Kevin Raine, leading the way. The Mayor of Gosport Kathleen Jones, her husband and several other VIPs were able to w...

VIDEO: The Future of Yacht Design – Episode 4: 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
VIDEO: The Future of Yacht Design – Episode 4: 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Tuesday, 18 June 2019

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Dee Caffari discuss the developments in yacht design during Sir Robin’s sailing career to date in the latest episode of 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.

Summer Style
Summer Style
Monday, 17 June 2019

These sunglasses from Flying Tiger will allow you to show off your fun side this summer. From sherbet shades to sleek black cat-eyes, the range for 2019 covers all bases. And the really good news is that you can look cool and stand out from the c...

ROUND THE ISLAND RACE TWINS WITH BARCOLANA REGATTA
ROUND THE ISLAND RACE TWINS WITH BARCOLANA REGATTA
Monday, 17 June 2019

Image: Barcolana ArchiveStudio Borlenghi

Alex Thomson Awarded Top Honour by French Embassy
Alex Thomson Awarded Top Honour by French Embassy
Sunday, 16 June 2019

Alex Thomson, has been awarded the prestigious French National Order of Merit (“Ordre national du Mérite”) by French Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Jean-Pierre Jouyet.

In recognition of his services to the sport of sailing ...

Don’t miss the biggest spectacle on the Hamble River this year
Don’t miss the biggest spectacle on the Hamble River this year
Friday, 14 June 2019

The Hamble River Sailing Club is aiming to attract 100 boats to take part in its centenary sail past on the 6 August, to mark the very day the club was founded in 1919.

HRSC is oldest surviving sailing club on the Hamble River and has been an in...

Antigua Sailing Week supports Youth Day at Cowes Week
Antigua Sailing Week supports Youth Day at Cowes Week
Thursday, 13 June 2019

Cowes Week Limited, organisers of Cowes Week, the world’s best-known sailing regatta, is delighted to announce that they have partnered with another famous sailing regatta, this time from the Caribbean, Antigua Sailing Week, to further suppo...

Sunbeam Thursday Evening Racing 2019
Sunbeam Thursday Evening Racing 2019
Wednesday, 12 June 2019

What can be more sublime than slipping the mooring for an evening of sociable yacht racing in a stunningly attractive classic keelboat on the beautiful waters of Chichester Harbour!

This is what the Solent Sunbeam fleet does every week from May ...

One month to go until Panerai British Classic Week
One month to go until Panerai British Classic Week
Wednesday, 12 June 2019

Organised by the British Classic Yacht Club and sponsored by luxury watchmaker Panerai, Panerai British Classic Week will take place in Cowes from 13 – 20 July.

There is now one month to go until the start of the 2019 Panerai British Class...

Dee Caffari Reveals her Man Overboard Ordeal in Bid to Raise Safety at Sea Awareness for Fellow Sailors
Dee Caffari Reveals her Man Overboard Ordeal in Bid to Raise Safety at Sea Awareness for Fellow Sailors
Wednesday, 12 June 2019

Dee Caffari was wearing an Ocean Signal rescueME MOB1 man overboard device with integrated AIS and DSC at the time of the incident

Cowes Week Ltd launch new Team Trophy
Cowes Week Ltd launch new Team Trophy
Wednesday, 12 June 2019

Cowes Week Ltd is delighted to announce updates to its Inter-Club Team Trophy with changes to the entry criteria designed to make it a more all-round competition across the 800 boat fleet and significantly to encourage more international entries.<...

Atlantic Hurricane Season: How to stay safe when sailing
Atlantic Hurricane Season: How to stay safe when sailing
Wednesday, 12 June 2019

The difference in hurricane activity over 100 years.

TheYachtMarket.com duo complete 100-metre charity abseil
TheYachtMarket.com duo complete 100-metre charity abseil
Tuesday, 11 June 2019

Co-founders of TheYachtMarket.com, Richard W. Roberts and Simon White, have together raised almost £700 for Wetwheels, a charity dedicated to supporting disabled and disadvantaged people, by abseiling down 100-metres of the Emirates Spinnake...

Poole Harbour Boat Show draws record crowds
Poole Harbour Boat Show draws record crowds
Tuesday, 11 June 2019

The 5th annual Poole Harbour Boat Show (PHBS), in association with Sunseeker, which took place from 7th – 9th June, welcomed a record number of visitors from across the south and beyond.  Event organisers are delighted with the continue...

Born on the Water: Saskia Sills stars in new documentary
Born on the Water: Saskia Sills stars in new documentary
Tuesday, 11 June 2019

Image: Sailing Energy/World Sailing

Round the Island Race: New Official Race Village announced
Round the Island Race: New Official Race Village announced
Tuesday, 11 June 2019

Image: Paul Wyeth

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