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MARLOW’S PINK ROPE SUPPORTS BREAST CANCER
Thursday, 26 October 2017To support Breast Cancer Awareness a percentage of the profits from the sale of Marlow’s pink rope will go to the cancer charity.
The vibrant pink yarn was introduced in the Gecko FCR 2 two years ago and is used throughout the leisure mari...
A racy red from Awlgrip
Thursday, 26 October 2017Awlgrip® has helped a yacht owner with a unique request: to match his 64ft yacht to the iconic Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Rosso.
Working alongside professional applicator, Ruud de Groot and his team of Dutch yacht painting company, De Groot Jach...
RYA issues guidance on how coastal access could affect recreational boating
Wednesday, 25 October 2017Work is now officially underway along the whole of the English Coast.
Walking around the entire England coastline is now one step closer, after it was announced that work has started on every stretch of the England Coast Path.
Volvo Ocean Race: Elliot Brown Ocean Sprint Results Are In
Wednesday, 25 October 2017Day 21 saw PSP Logistics reach its final milestone mark of Race 2: Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms; the Eastern gate of the Elliot Brown Ocean Sprint. After entering through the Western gate on Monday morning, PSP Logistics logged its complet...
Volvo Ocean Race fleet likely to compress as light winds block the way
Wednesday, 25 October 2017Leg 01, Alicante to Lisbon, on board Vestas 11th Hour Racing. Photo by James Blake/Volvo Ocean Race.
New format for London Boat Show attracts new exhibitors
Tuesday, 24 October 2017The new five-day London Boat Show (10-14 January 2018) continues to prove popular with industry, with a variety of new exhibitors enquiring to take space.
Following on from a successful TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2017, so...
Under 1000nm Left for PSP Logistics
Tuesday, 24 October 2017Image: Clipper Race
SAP Extreme Sailing Team triumphs in San Diego stand-off to extend overall Extreme Sailing Series™ lead
Monday, 23 October 2017The Extreme Sailing Series 2017. Act 8. 19th – 22nd October 2017. San Diego, California, USA. Image: Lloyd Images
Fletcher-Bithell head up 49er medal double in Gamagori
Monday, 23 October 201749er World Cup Gamagori podium
credit: Jesus Renedo/Sailing Energy
Vice Admiral Lord Nelson’s lost diamond jewel on show at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Monday, 23 October 2017Authentically recreated chelengk jewel on replica hat in Great Cabin of HMS Victory Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Sail cargo of olive oil from Portugal
Monday, 23 October 2017On 23 October engineless sailing ketch Nordlys arrived in the Port of Newhaven to deliver 1,000 litres of organic Portuguese olive oil.
This first sail-powered olive oil delivery to the South East is part of a global movement promoting sail tran...
Kill cords now available in RYA shop
Monday, 23 October 2017The RYA has made it easier for all powerboaters to replace old kill cords by stocking big brands like Honda, Barrus, Tohatsu and Yamaha in one handy place.
While many chandlers stock kill cords to suit different engines, they will not always be ...
Row the Indian Ocean crew closer to start-line
Sunday, 22 October 2017From left to right, Barry, James, Billy and Robin
Cyclone Collection
Sunday, 22 October 2017Henri Lloyd‘s Cyclone Collection offers the benefits of Soft Shell performance with the additional benefit of lightweight thermal insulation.
Henri Lloyd’s two layer Soft Shell fabric comprises a durable face, bonded to a lightly bru...
Pirate attacks remain a concern
Saturday, 21 October 2017Stuart Rivers
The Mary Rose in running to be crowned region’s best venue
Saturday, 21 October 2017Image: Gareth Gardner
Alex Thomson back in race mode for Middle Sea Race
Friday, 20 October 2017Image: Mark Lloyd
Alinghi sneaks ahead of Land Rover BAR on San Diego opener
Friday, 20 October 2017The Extreme Sailing Series 2017. Act 8. 19th – 22nd October 2017. San Diego, California, USA. Image: Lloyd Images
Itchenor Sailing Club takes the East Coast of America by storm
Friday, 20 October 2017Itchenor Sailing Club has spread its sails to gain international recognition on the East Coast of America.
2017 has seen Itchenor invited to two prestigious events in the US including the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup that took place from...
British entries lead the DAME Awards 2017
Friday, 20 October 2017Nominations for the DAME Award 2017 have been announced, with British innovation and engineering at the forefront once again, with UK products making up over a third (22) of the 64 selected entries.
The DAME Awards, in their 27th edition, have c...
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