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BUCKLER’S HARD MARITIME MUSEUM BECOMES AN AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY AT CEREMONY ON HMS MEDUSA
Tuesday, 12 June 2018HMS Medusa
Top sailing clubs awarded for developing tomorrow’s sailing stars
Tuesday, 12 June 2018Poole Yacht Club
2018 J/70 European Championships
Tuesday, 12 June 2018 Over 70 teams from 15 countries will contest the 2018 J/70 Class Open European Championship and 2018 J/70 Corinthian Class European Championship.The reigning Open and Corinthian J/70 World Champions will be competing, and the entire podium ...
Mills and McIntyre defend World Cup Series final title in Marseille
Tuesday, 12 June 2018Image: Sailing Energy/World Sailing
Henri Lloyd bought out of administration
Monday, 11 June 2018Henri Lloyd, the fashion and clothing brand, went into administration last week, but was bought out of it just a few days later by Aligro UK Limited.
In recent years Henri Lloyd has fought against challenging trading conditions on the high stree...
Poole Harbour Boat Show
Monday, 11 June 2018Coleman Marine Insurance were once again exhibitors and sponsors at the 4th Poole Harbour Boat Show (PHBS) which took place from 8 – 10 June.
Fire destroys the former Groupama Team France base
Monday, 11 June 2018In the early hours of Saturday morning, a fire broke out in Lorient, Brittany, in Groupama Team France’s former base utilised during the 35th America’s Cup.
There were no casualties, but the cause of the fire is yet to be determined....
25th Great British Beach Clean
Sunday, 10 June 2018Image: Marine Conservation Society
Deck Bag Review
Saturday, 09 June 2018Definitely designed with getting afloat in mind this dry bag will allow you to take your gear on the water without getting wet. Not only is it a really useful size – 22 litres – but it has various pockets to hold valuables, a towel, cl...
The BIG FISH project joins Portsmouth Seafood Festival
Friday, 08 June 2018Long before Blue Planet was aired on TV, artist Kevin Dean was becoming increasingly concerned about the amount of plastic waste that was being washed up on the beach near his home in Southsea, Portsmouth. He began designing a large stainless stee...
Your complimentary ticket to the 2018 Southampton Boat Show
Friday, 08 June 2018Once again the RYA is offering its 110,000 plus members a complimentary ticket to the 2018 TheYachtmarket.com Southampton Boat Show taking place from 14 – 23 September.
Members are able to claim one free ticket to any day of the show, as w...
Taster sessions for all abilities at NWF
Friday, 08 June 2018The NWF arrives in Rutland in the Midlands next week and this year includes a homage to all things dinghy sailing.
Not only is it a chance for dedicated windlovers to celebrate their passion for all things water-based, but it’s also a chan...
TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show to be the most eco-friendly yet
Friday, 08 June 2018British Marine, organisers of TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2018, has announced a long-term commitment to marine conservation to mark World Oceans Day (8 June 2018).
Celebrating its 50th Show this year, British Marine is taking steps ...
Boatshed joins Golden Globe Race as “Official Supplier”
Thursday, 07 June 2018Image: GGR/PPL
Clipper Race Confirms Sprint Finish Finale
Thursday, 07 June 2018Image: Clipper Race/OnEdition
Final countdown to Falmouth
Thursday, 07 June 2018Les Sables d’LOnne. The French port in the Vendee region will host the start and finish of the 2018 Golden Globe Race. Image: Alexandre Lamoureux/Les Sables d’LOnne/GGR
Solent Sunbeams celebrate 95 years
Thursday, 07 June 2018The historic Solent Sunbeam fleet celebrated 95 years on the water with a weekend of excellent racing on Chichester Harbour at the end of May in their special 95th Anniversary Regatta.
19 of the class, which was designed by the eminent designer ...
International sailing event soloFASTNET returns to Plymouth’s Sutton Harbour
Wednesday, 06 June 2018The marina at Sutton Harbour
A boat for all reasons
Tuesday, 05 June 2018The Patriot 700 Sports Utility Vessel is an accessible fishing and workboat.
After the successful launch of the Patriot 600 Fishing vessel in 2015 at the Bournemouth Skipper Show, Patriot Marine Ltd have now developed this hull into a vessel spe...
The UK wildlife no-one knows exists
Tuesday, 05 June 2018New research from last minute UK holiday rental provider Snaptrip.com has revealed that 82 per cent of the nation has a clear lack of knowledge when it comes to UK wildlife and are unaware of the wild animals that inhabit the country.
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