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ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal Launch 406Day to Raise Beacon Awareness
ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal Launch 406Day to Raise Beacon Awareness
Wednesday, 18 April 2018

Marine safety specialists ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal are launching 406Day on 4 June.

406Day aims to raise beacon awareness across the world by reminding boaters about the importance of life-saving 406 MHz technology and by providing advice...

Exclusive visitor offers at The Marina at Sutton Harbour
Exclusive visitor offers at The Marina at Sutton Harbour
Wednesday, 18 April 2018

Boat owners who want to visit Britain’s Ocean City this year can berth in the very centre of Plymouth for less by taking advantage of exclusive visitor berthing offers from The Marina at Sutton Harbour.

The Marina at Sutton Harbour is a 5 ...

London set to host round of UIM F1H2O World Championship for the first time in 33 years
London set to host round of UIM F1H2O World Championship for the first time in 33 years
Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Credit: Getty Images/Chris Lee
Caption: From left to right: Philippe Chiappe, Marit Stromoy, Mr Li Haojie

Renovation of Falmouth Cutter Ship keeps shipwright skills alive
Renovation of Falmouth Cutter Ship keeps shipwright skills alive
Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Top row: Brian Pain project director, Luke Powell head shipwright
Bottom row: Clyde Kramer, Shane Newcombe, Ned Rolt, Andy Cornish, John Bray.

GPSMAP® 1222/1222xsv
GPSMAP® 1222/1222xsv
Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Garmin has announced the addition of a new 12-inch networking chartplotter and combination model to its popular GPSMAP product line – the GPSMAP 1222 Touch and 1222xsv Touch chartplotters. Both with a 12-inch touchscreen display, these new p...

Zhik Aroshell Jacket and Smock
Zhik Aroshell Jacket and Smock
Sunday, 15 April 2018

Zhik’s 2018 range for cruising includes the upgraded Aroshell® Jacket and a new all purpose Smock providing sailors with a range of lightweight, versatile, shell garments for inshore and coastal yachting. The Jacket and Smock both have a...

Right Royal Riverfest
Right Royal Riverfest
Sunday, 15 April 2018

Newport’s popular Riverfest is preparing to set sail again, as this popular annual event enters its 11th year.

Set on Newport’s historic Quay, in the Isle of Wight’s picturesque market town local residents and visitors will enj...

HMS Forth formally commissioned into the Royal Navy
HMS Forth formally commissioned into the Royal Navy
Friday, 13 April 2018

Image: UK Crown Copyright 2018

ARE YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES AT WORK UP FOR A WORKPLACE CHALLENGE ON THE WATER?
ARE YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES AT WORK UP FOR A WORKPLACE CHALLENGE ON THE WATER?
Friday, 13 April 2018

The “Workplace Challenge” sailing event is set to return to the Southern Region in 2018 after a successful pilot scheme last year.

If you have always fancied learning to sail, and you have got a few like-minded colleagues at work, th...

International powerboat race announces charity partnership
International powerboat race announces charity partnership
Friday, 13 April 2018

Making a splash: watch the powerboat action at Falmouth Harbour in June

Fitting Out Supper with guest speaker Tracy Edwards MBE
Fitting Out Supper with guest speaker Tracy Edwards MBE
Thursday, 12 April 2018

Tracy Edwards MBE with Royal Southern Yacht Club Commodore Karen Henderson-Williams. (Photo: Graham Nixon)

Participation in boating activities hits highest levels since 2002
Participation in boating activities hits highest levels since 2002
Wednesday, 11 April 2018

Watersports participation increased by 3.4 per cent on last year, reaching the highest volume since this survey was first undertaken.

According to the latest research released today, a record 3.96m UK adults (7.4 per cent of the UK adult po...

Marinestore Opens Chandlery in Essex Marina
Marinestore Opens Chandlery in Essex Marina
Wednesday, 11 April 2018

Marinestore has expanded to Essex Marina.  The new chandlery store adds to the group’s existing outlets in Burnham on Crouch, Maldon and West Mersea.

Essex Marina is located on the River Crouch, next to Wallasea Island.  With dee...

Princess on the Crest of a Wave as Orders Exceed $1 Billion
Princess on the Crest of a Wave as Orders Exceed $1 Billion
Wednesday, 11 April 2018 Princess Yachts Ltd has delivered a record-breaking year in 2017, with its highest ever sales in its 53-year history, a robust return to profitability, and advance orders totalling more than US$1billion (£¾ billion).Financial results for...
The Cruising Association partners with Henri Lloyd to offer generous member discounts
The Cruising Association partners with Henri Lloyd to offer generous member discounts
Tuesday, 10 April 2018

The Cruising Association has announced a relaunch of its partnership with Henri Lloyd.

In addition to being spoilt for choice with a range of more than 50 technical clothing and accessory products to choose from, CA members will also benefit fro...

Blunt Carbon Monoxide (CO) warning for boaters using petrol engines NR18-002
Blunt Carbon Monoxide (CO) warning for boaters using petrol engines NR18-002
Tuesday, 10 April 2018

Put bluntly, if you can smell petrol-engine exhaust fumes in the boat, kill the engine(s) and get out fast before you inhale any further toxic fumes!

A major carbon monoxide (CO) risk comes from either big inboard petrol-engines producing lethal...

Grab Bags
Grab Bags
Tuesday, 10 April 2018

Whether you are prepping your boat for spring or planning your next adventure, having the right safety equipment is essential. Orolia’s new range of grab bags, being added to the McMurdo and Kannad product portfolio, have been designed to he...

Cowes Classics Week 2018 opens for entries
Cowes Classics Week 2018 opens for entries
Monday, 09 April 2018

Image: Rick Tomlinson

Last Call for Early Bird Entry to Poole Regatta 2018
Last Call for Early Bird Entry to Poole Regatta 2018
Monday, 09 April 2018

Image: David Harding – Sailing Scenes

Shadow 3D Race Smock
Shadow 3D Race Smock
Sunday, 08 April 2018

Henri Lloyd’s race collection is engineered around adaptive technology providing flexible solutions depending on end use. The Shadow 3D Race Smock offers a completely new design to the traditional smock and its design properties are a direct...

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