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Get Behind The Helm For Unicef
Wednesday, 18 July 2018Image: Clipper Ventures
Used Boat Show at Swanwick Marina
Wednesday, 18 July 2018Back for its 39th consecutive year, Premier Marinas gets set for two shows as it hosts its annual Used Boat Show at Swanwick Marina – running it concurrently with the Southampton Boat Show, 14 – 23 September 2018.
The Used Boat Show ...
Finisterre celebrate 15 Years with a Royal visit and Ocean Plastic Solutions Day
Wednesday, 18 July 2018 Back in 2003, Finisterre was founded with the help of a Prince’s Trust loan. 15 years on, The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, and The Duchess of Cornwall, commemorate the brand’s anniversary with a visit to Wheal Kitty. Meeting wi...
Three New J/70s for the Royal Southern Yacht Club
Tuesday, 17 July 2018Royal Southern Yacht Club commodore Karen Henderson-Williams invited club members and their crews to gather after racing at the Charles Heidsieck RSrnYC July Regatta on Saturday, to celebrate three new J/70s for the club.
On a glorious sunn...
Cowes lifeboat joins rescue mission after yacht dismasting
Tuesday, 17 July 2018Lifeboat members from Cowes and Gurnad check over the crippled yacht.
Credit: RNLI/George Chastney
Failing self-steering systems hamper Cousot, Amra and Kopar
Monday, 16 July 2018French leader Philippe Péché and his Rustler 36 PRB is being pushed hard by Dutch rival Mark Slats (Ophen Maverick) as the Golden Globe Race fleet enjoy glorious trade wind conditions on the run south towards the Cape Verde Islands. ...
Weguelin and Ainsworth aiming for World Championships peak after European bronze
Sunday, 15 July 2018Sophie Ainsworth/Sophie Weguelin.
Image: Drew Malcolm
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The Cruising Association & Royal Harwich YC host cruising guru Jimmy Cornell
Thursday, 12 July 2018 The Suffolk Section of the Cruising Association (CA) is delighted to welcome back cruising guru Jimmy Cornell to the Royal Harwich Yacht Club in Woolverstone, near Ipswich, on Saturday 3rd November. In a jointly hosted one-day seminar, the ...
GET AFLOAT FOR FREE AT SOUTHAMPTON WATER ACTIVITIES CENTRE THIS WEEKEND
Thursday, 12 July 2018Families and anyone wanting to have a go at sailing are invited to get on the water for FREE as Southampton Water Activities Centre welcomes you to Try Sailing and Windsurfing on 15 July.
The centre is opening its doors from 10am to 4.30pm and e...
St George’s flag the size of a football pitch hung at Isle of Wight shipyard
Wednesday, 11 July 2018The Isle of Wight based Wight Shipyard Company and its sister company SMS are proudly backing England in their world cup bid by making a truly exceptional public statement.
The Columbine Building in Cowes currently sports the largest Union...
Princess Yachts On Track for Groundbreaking 2018
Tuesday, 10 July 2018Princess Yachts has taken the unprecedented step in announcing six ground-breaking new models to join their range as they continue on 2017’s positive trajectory.
These new models follow the S78, V50, V60, V65 and F70 models already ...
Swiss clean sweep in Extreme Sailing Series™ Cascais showdown
Tuesday, 10 July 2018British INEOS Rebels UK finished day four with a foot on the podium for the first time this year. Image: Lloyd Images
Teamwork rewarded with 2018 Round the Island Race Young Sailor Trophy
Monday, 09 July 2018Hattie Rogers (left) and Paige Flide (right) from Hampshire Collegiate School receiving the Raymarine Young Sailor Trophy after this year’s Round the Island Race
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust supports 25 young people at this year’s Round the Island Race
Monday, 09 July 2018Jack and Ellen with the crew on board Waita during Round the Island Race. Image: Sportography
Philippe Péché extends lead in GGR
Monday, 09 July 2018Philippe Péché has opened up a 45 mile lead and his Rustler 36 PRB, making most of NNE winds carrying the fleet down towards the first ‘gate’ in the course of Marina Rubicon, Lanzarote. Image: Even...
YOUNGEST EVER CLIPPER RACE SKIPPER LEADS SEATTLE TEAM TO VICTORY IN PENULTIMATE RACE
Monday, 09 July 2018Image: OnEdition
Bluebird K3 runs again
Sunday, 08 July 2018Image: Lisa Beaney Photography
Another two spots secured on the ilovesailing calendar 2019
Saturday, 07 July 2018Michael Forbes from Helensburgh and Charlie Chandler from Solihull, have claimed the next two spots on the 2019 ilovesailing calendar, leaving just four more places up for grabs.
As well as claiming their spot on the 2019 calendar Michael and Ch...
High Potential wins 2018 Round the Island Race Gold Roman Bowl
Saturday, 07 July 2018High Potential rounding the Needles in Round the Island Race 2017. Credit: High Potential
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