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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.

Celebrate the festive season in style
Celebrate the festive season in style
Thursday, 30 November 2017

Time to plan your Christmas tipples, but do not forget those who are driving.

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GOING GREEN FOR CHRISTMAS
GOING GREEN FOR CHRISTMAS
Thursday, 30 November 2017

If you are still searching for some inspiration for this year’s Christmas presents, there is no better time to look at some nifty gadgets that will go on being useful – at home or on board – even when the novelty factor has worn ...

Land Rover BAR partner with ELG Carbon Fibre to recycle and reuse carbon fibre used during America’s Cup campaigns
Land Rover BAR partner with ELG Carbon Fibre to recycle and reuse carbon fibre used during America’s Cup campaigns
Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Land Rover BAR are working with ELG Carbon Fibre Ltd to ensure that the carbon fibre process waste and end-of-use components from their America’s Cup test and race boats are recycled as far as possible, to promote the most economic and envir...

LENDY COWES WEEK 2018 OPENS FOR ENTRIES
LENDY COWES WEEK 2018 OPENS FOR ENTRIES
Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Entries for the world famous Lendy Cowes Week regatta opened today, with organisers Cowes Week Limited announcing a range of competitor-led initiatives for the event.

Feedback from the various classes taking part has led to a comprehensive re-wo...

The Four Oarsmen: oarsmen prepare for the challenge of their life
The Four Oarsmen: oarsmen prepare for the challenge of their life
Wednesday, 29 November 2017

With just a couple of weeks to go before the start of The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, The Four Oarsmen are confident with their preparation and will to win.

The race from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean is 3,0...

HRH The Princess Royal awards boating’s unsung heroes
HRH The Princess Royal awards boating’s unsung heroes
Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Winner of the RYA Award for Endeavour- Project Scaramouche.

Technology helps Volvo Ocean Race save water and cut plastic in Cape Town
Technology helps Volvo Ocean Race save water and cut plastic in Cape Town
Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Around half a million single-use plastic bottles will be avoided during the Volvo Ocean Race’s Cape Town stopover thanks to an innovative new water purification solution which turns polluted and waste water into clean drinking water.

The t...

Cowes Harbour Commission promotes cruise calls to Cowes
Cowes Harbour Commission promotes cruise calls to Cowes
Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Cowes Harbour Commission is working proactively with Destination Cowes and the Island’s tourism organisation Visit Isle of Wight to promote Cowes as a unique destination port-of-call, encouraged by the rising demand in the cru...

RS Games 2018 coming in August
RS Games 2018 coming in August
Tuesday, 28 November 2017

One of the world’s biggest ever dinghy racing events will burst into life in Weymouth and Portland when the RS Games 2018 kicks off next August.

1,000 boats and 1500 competitors from around 30 nations are expected to make the RS Games a hu...

Ocean Safety’s new ISO approved safety ladder
Ocean Safety’s new ISO approved safety ladder
Monday, 27 November 2017

Ocean Safety has developed its KIM ladder range to meet the new ISO 15085 approval.

Designed for recovering a person who has fallen overboard, this ladder can be retro-fitted to yachts and is especially useful for shorthanded sailing, since it c...

Alex Thomson Supports Charity Oarsome Chance
Alex Thomson Supports Charity Oarsome Chance
Monday, 27 November 2017

Alex Thomson cuts the ribbon with John Gillard and Paul O’Grady of Oarsome Chance. Image: Duncan Shepherd for Oarsome Chance

SHK/Scallywag win photo finish over Turn the Tide on Plastic for sixth place – AkzoNobel take fifth
SHK/Scallywag win photo finish over Turn the Tide on Plastic for sixth place – AkzoNobel take fifth
Sunday, 26 November 2017

Leg 2. Arrivals from Lisbon to Cape Town. Photo by Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race.

Hovertravel flies into Portsmouth Harbour
Hovertravel flies into Portsmouth Harbour
Sunday, 26 November 2017

Hovertravel’s Island Flyer visited Portsmouth Harbour for the first time. Hovertravel’s Solent and Island Flyers are normally to be found crossing the Solent between Southsea and Ryde, but  one of the 12000 craft flew into the har...

Training underway ahead of 2018 season
Training underway ahead of 2018 season
Sunday, 26 November 2017

Following a busy 2017 season of racing around the French and British coastline including La Solitaire URGO Le Figaro and The Rolex Fastnet Race, The Offshore Academy sailors resume training, turning their attention to the 2018 season.

With ...

Unicef claims first Clipper Race victory
Unicef claims first Clipper Race victory
Saturday, 25 November 2017

Image: Clipper Race

Thrilling finish to emotionally charged race
Thrilling finish to emotionally charged race
Saturday, 25 November 2017

After 25 days and almost 4,800nm of racing across the Southern Ocean, the finish positions for Race 3: The Dell Latitude Rugged Race from Cape Town, South Africa, to Fremantle, Australia, will come down to the final few nail-biting hours.

MAPFRE win epic Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race
MAPFRE win epic Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race
Friday, 24 November 2017

Image: Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race

Breeze coming on for leaders with Cape Town finish on the horizon
Breeze coming on for leaders with Cape Town finish on the horizon
Thursday, 23 November 2017

Leg 02, Lisbon to Cape Town, day 19, morning on board Dongfeng. Photo by Jeremie Lecaudey/Volvo Ocean Race. 23 November, 2017. Image: Clipper Race

Zhik’s Black Friday sale extends to Christmas
Zhik’s Black Friday sale extends to Christmas
Thursday, 23 November 2017

Bargains to be had in Zhik’s Black Friday warehouse sale.

Do not miss this fabulous chance to get your Christmas shopping in early for your loved ones. Pick up on a huge range of 2017 models, including Zhik’s super thin Superwarm®...

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