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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

Ocean pioneer sets sail from Falmouth once again
Ocean pioneer sets sail from Falmouth once again
Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Circa 1968: Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to sail solo non-stop around the World, aboard his 32ft 5in yacht SUHAILI. Pictured here returning to Falmouth, England on 22 April 1969 to complete the 30,123 mile voyage in 3...

Sunbeams celebrate 95 years of racing
Sunbeams celebrate 95 years of racing
Wednesday, 30 May 2018 Over the bank holiday weekend, 19 Sunbeams enjoyed excellent sailing conditions in Chichester Harbour at a special 95th anniversary regatta. Originally designed by Alfred Westmacott in 1922, the Sunbeam class has enjoyed such longevity that the weeke...
New Welsh sailing charity making waves
New Welsh sailing charity making waves
Wednesday, 30 May 2018

With the eyes of the sailing world turning towards Cardiff, the national governing body for boating in Wales is setting up a new charity to ensure people of all ages and backgrounds get more opportunities to make waves.

The Volvo Ocean Race, wit...

Rán Come Back in Poole Bay
Rán Come Back in Poole Bay
Wednesday, 30 May 2018

2018 FAST40+ Race Circuit – Round Two

International Paint Poole Regatta

RYA launches 2018 Safety Advisory Notice in Boat Fire Safety Week
RYA launches 2018 Safety Advisory Notice in Boat Fire Safety Week
Wednesday, 30 May 2018

To mark this year’s Boat Fire Safety Week (28 May to 3 June), the RYA has launched its 2018 Safety Advisory Notice – featuring six key topics to help boaters think in practical terms about their safety afloat.

Compiled for the recrea...

Fancy A Dip? The UK’s Top 8 Cleanest Beaches for Bathing
Fancy A Dip? The UK’s Top 8 Cleanest Beaches for Bathing
Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Here in the UK, we pride ourselves on having some of the cleanest beaches and whenever there is a hot sunny day, we put on our sunscreen and head over to the nearest beach for a perfect day out.

When it comes to the cleanliness of our beaches, b...

BIRCH SHORTS
BIRCH SHORTS
Tuesday, 29 May 2018

The Birch shorts by Protest are straight fitting and feature buttons at the closure and a metal fly zipper. The shorts, which reach the knee and are 100 per cent cotton, are available in three colours: blue gas, latte and asphalt.

£44.99...

Team Brunel on a charge with Leg 9 win
Team Brunel on a charge with Leg 9 win
Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Leg 9, from Newport to Cardiff, day 01 on board Turn the Tide on Plastic. Dee Caffari driving. 20 May, 2018.
Martin Keruzore/Volvo Ocean Race

Lady Mariposa wins the RORC Myth of Malham
Lady Mariposa wins the RORC Myth of Malham
Monday, 28 May 2018

Ker 46 Lady Mariposa, skippered by Daniel hardy, is the overall winner of the 2018 RORC Myth of Malham Race.

Edward Broadway’s Ker 40 Hooligan VII is second, winning IRC 1, and Nicolas Gaumont-Prat’s First 40.7 Philosophie IV third w...

RYA iBooks take eBooks to the next level
RYA iBooks take eBooks to the next level
Monday, 28 May 2018

It’s an exciting new era as RYA iBooks accelerate growth in the iBook Store!

The conversion of a range of RYA eBooks into iBooks has improved the availability, accessibility and convenience of the RYA’s eBook titles.

Volvo Round Ireland Yacht Race 2018
Volvo Round Ireland Yacht Race 2018
Sunday, 27 May 2018

A wide field of international entries from the United States, Finland, Norway, France as well as Irish and British crews are amongst the 54 entries to date for the Volvo Round Ireland Race 2018.

Additional enquiries are still being handled by th...

Cannes Yachting Festival to host world premiere of Sunseeker’s new 74 Sport Yacht
Cannes Yachting Festival to host world premiere of Sunseeker’s new 74 Sport Yacht
Sunday, 27 May 2018

Sunseeker International has announced the world premiere of its 74 Sport Yacht at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.

Sporty and sleek, the brand new Sunseeker 74 Sport Yacht, with 38 knot capability, boasts the latest Sunseeker design c...

Poole sailors create their own ‘race within the race’
Poole sailors create their own ‘race within the race’
Saturday, 26 May 2018

Yacht Quadrophenia racing

Quantum 2
Quantum 2
Saturday, 26 May 2018

Here is Raymarine’s most advanced solid-state marine radar, the Quantum® 2 with doppler target identification technology. Designed for integrating with Raymarine’s Axiom® multifunction displays, Quantum 2 enhances boater’...

INEOS Rebels UK surprise with early GC32 World Championship lead
INEOS Rebels UK surprise with early GC32 World Championship lead
Friday, 25 May 2018

The British crew on board INEOS Rebels UK excelled on day one. Photo ©: Pedro Martinez / GC32 World Championship

Last chance to Push the Boat Out
Last chance to Push the Boat Out
Friday, 25 May 2018

Visitors Pushing the Boat Out at Spinnaker SC. Credit RYA/Paul Wyeth

Denmark unveils crown jewel for Sailing World Championships
Denmark unveils crown jewel for Sailing World Championships
Thursday, 24 May 2018

With just over two months to go to the Hempel Sailing World Championships Aarhus Denmark 2018 the new Aarhus International Sailing Center was officially.

Denmark’s new home of sailing has immediately joined elite international company in b...

HISC Whitsun Open Regatta
HISC Whitsun Open Regatta
Thursday, 24 May 2018

Hayling Island Sailing Club opens its doors to three days of competitive open racing this Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend.  The HISC Whitsun Open Regatta, now in its third year, is a ‘must-do’ regatta for anyone interested in first-c...

Hayling Island Sailing Club to open its doors for a fun-filled Open Day 28 May
Hayling Island Sailing Club to open its doors for a fun-filled Open Day 28 May
Thursday, 24 May 2018

Interested in sailing, paddle boarding, windsurfing, canoeing or sail or motor cruising? Looking for a friendly club that welcomes all generations and abilities as well as families  across a wide variety of water borne activities?

Join the ...

Under 25s going for glory in Round the Island Race
Under 25s going for glory in Round the Island Race
Thursday, 24 May 2018

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