RSS Feed

News

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.

Easter at Emirates Spinnaker Tower
Easter at Emirates Spinnaker Tower
Sunday, 11 March 2018

 

Teams announced for 2018 Extreme Sailing Series™
Teams announced for 2018 Extreme Sailing Series™
Saturday, 10 March 2018

Image: Lloyd Images

Suzuki launches new WATERGRIP propellers
Suzuki launches new WATERGRIP propellers
Saturday, 10 March 2018

Suzuki has announced the introduction of a bespoke range of performance propellers for its ultimate four stroke outboards.

The new propeller range will be known as WATERGRIP and will provide Suzuki outboards with the ultimate performance with th...

Famous tall ship plans a return to Plymouth’s historic Sutton Harbour
Famous tall ship plans a return to Plymouth’s historic Sutton Harbour
Saturday, 10 March 2018

Plymouth’s historic Sutton Harbour will be hosting the famous tall ship, Kaskelot, when it returns to the city in August for a month-long visit.

The three-masted barque, which is one of the largest wooden tall ships still in commission, wi...

Low Carbon and Land Rover BAR announce extension of renewables partnership
Low Carbon and Land Rover BAR announce extension of renewables partnership
Friday, 09 March 2018

Land Rover BAR and renewables investment company Low Carbon have announced the extension of their partnership, with Low Carbon to remain the team’s renewable energy partner for the 36th America’s Cup campaign.

Through the partnership...

Princess Yachts Tests First Prototype of the All-New R35
Princess Yachts Tests First Prototype of the All-New R35
Friday, 09 March 2018 Described as provocative, cutting edge, exhilarating – 35ft in length, fully carbon fibre, powered with V8 engines and with an impressive top speed of 50 knots – Princess has annouced the highly anticipated, all-new R Class.  Princes...
Neil Pryde Sailing
Neil Pryde Sailing
Friday, 09 March 2018

There is a range of protective clothing and accessories from Neil Pryde Sailing for dinghy and keelboat sailors. Included in the line-up is the Raceline Drysuit and the Elite buoyancy aid. Also from the Elite range is the Raceskin long john, ...

JOHN MERRICKS SAILING TRUST ANNOUNCES NEW KEELBOAT AWARDS
JOHN MERRICKS SAILING TRUST ANNOUNCES NEW KEELBOAT AWARDS
Thursday, 08 March 2018

Middle – Courtney Chalmers, Vice President of Marketing, Boats Group; Far Right – Ian Atkins at the presentation evening. Image: Tina Chisnell

Andrew Simpson Foundation to Unite Cyclists & Sailors!
Andrew Simpson Foundation to Unite Cyclists & Sailors!
Wednesday, 07 March 2018

Andrew Simpson Foundation: The Sailing Charity are to unite sailors and cyclists with a brand-new fundraising and cycling event in memory of Olympic Gold Medallist and America’s Cup Sailor Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson.

Bike4Bart will ...

Burwain Sailing Club selected as Sunsail’s Funding the Future winner
Burwain Sailing Club selected as Sunsail’s Funding the Future winner
Wednesday, 07 March 2018

Image: Emily Whiting Photography

Itchenor Sailing Club launches boat-naming competition
Itchenor Sailing Club launches boat-naming competition
Wednesday, 07 March 2018

To celebrate the launch of a new Class aimed at those looking for a relaxed sailing experience, Itchenor Sailing Club is calling upon members of the public to suggest names for its three new RS2000 dinghies.

Ideal for beginners, family sailing a...

MARLOW’S INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN SAILING
MARLOW’S INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN SAILING
Wednesday, 07 March 2018

This international Women’s Day, Marlow Ropes celebrates the success of the many inspirational women in sailing from around the world that it is proud to work with and support as official supplier.

The following great women sailors are part...

Boatshed’s Specialist Websites
Boatshed’s Specialist Websites
Tuesday, 06 March 2018

As one of the largest international yacht brokers in the world, Boatshed is well known for selling just about any and all types of boats: sail or motor; compact or super-sized; budget or expensive; inland or ocean going, since 2001 we have dea...

The Cruising Association launches the CAP Series of Cruising Podcasts in  South-West of England
The Cruising Association launches the CAP Series of Cruising Podcasts in South-West of England
Tuesday, 06 March 2018 The Cruising Association is launching the first in a series of Podcasts covering popular sailing areas around the South-West of England. The CAP Series will form practical guides featuring experts imparting detailed knowledge of the local areas. C...
COOL-ICE CI ICEBOXES
COOL-ICE CI ICEBOXES
Tuesday, 06 March 2018

 

The Cool-Ice CI icebox models from Dometic are available with a range of optional extra accessories. These non-powered iceboxes from Dometic‘s heavy-duty series range in size from the 43-litre capacity Cool-Ice CI 42 up to the 111-l...

Local entrepreneur takes helm at Lively Lady charity
Local entrepreneur takes helm at Lively Lady charity
Tuesday, 06 March 2018

A local entrepreneur and philanthropist has taken the helm of Around and Around, the charity that looks after Sir Alec Rose’s Lively Lady, which is undergoing restoration.

The 36ft yacht, with her distinctive pale blue hull, was made famou...

Suzuki showcase the ultimate safety boat packages
Suzuki showcase the ultimate safety boat packages
Sunday, 04 March 2018

Returning once again as the title sponsor of the RYA Dinghy Show, Suzuki Marine will be showcasing the very latest in outboard motor technology as part of its line-up of ultimate four stroke outboards – across the weekend of 3 & 4 March ...

RYA Regional Youth Champions awarded at RYA Dinghy Show
RYA Regional Youth Champions awarded at RYA Dinghy Show
Sunday, 04 March 2018

The UK’s most promising young sailors were recognised at the RYA Regional Youth Champion Awards Ceremony by British Sailing Team members Dylan Fletcher and Sophie Ainsworth.

The annual awards were presented at the RYA Dinghy Show at Alexan...

About

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.

Follow Us