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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.

Battle to the end in Clipper Race
Battle to the end in Clipper Race
Thursday, 19 October 2017

Image: Bruce Sutherland

Clean Seas campaign pledge
Clean Seas campaign pledge
Thursday, 19 October 2017

Alicante stopover. Ocean Summit. Photo by Pedro Martinez/Volvo Ocean Race. 18 October

Claim your free ticket to the London Boat Show
Claim your free ticket to the London Boat Show
Thursday, 19 October 2017

The RYA is offering all members a free ticket to the London Boat Show from 10 – 14 January.

Not only can members claim their ticket for any day of the show (including Public and Preview Day), they will also be able to purchase up to three ...

Discover the world’s best sailing pictures
Discover the world’s best sailing pictures
Thursday, 19 October 2017 The Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image international Jury has selected the top 80 yacht racing images taken this year throughout the world and the public is now invited to vote: Click here to see the images and make your choice. No less than 134 pictur...
Suzuki Marine makes it more affordable to get out on the water
Suzuki Marine makes it more affordable to get out on the water
Thursday, 19 October 2017

Suzuki GB’s Marine Division has launched Suzuki Marine Finance to its customers in partnership with finance provider, Omni Capital Retail Finance (Omni Capital).

As an industry first for an outboard manufacturer, the new initiative will ma...

Sir Ben Ainslie joins Land Rover BAR Academy in San Diego
Sir Ben Ainslie joins Land Rover BAR Academy in San Diego
Wednesday, 18 October 2017

(c) Harry KH / Land Rover BAR

New voyage of discovery for HM Bark Endeavour
New voyage of discovery for HM Bark Endeavour
Wednesday, 18 October 2017

Image: Ceri Oakes

UKSA celebrates 30th anniversary with ambitious future plans
UKSA celebrates 30th anniversary with ambitious future plans
Wednesday, 18 October 2017

UKSA’s Charity Patron Princess Royal addresses the room at UKSA’s 30th anniversary celebration at Trinity House on October 12th.

Southampton-based charity opens new seafarers’ centre in the city
Southampton-based charity opens new seafarers’ centre in the city
Wednesday, 18 October 2017

Dr Peter Swift Vice Chairman Sailors’ Society, Bob Jones Chairman Merchant Navy Welfare Board, Sandra Welch Deputy CEO and director of programme Sailors’ Society, the Mayor of Southampton Councillor Les Harris a...

Jaguar Vector Racing powering ahead
Jaguar Vector Racing powering ahead
Wednesday, 18 October 2017

Vector has announced a new title partnership between Vector Offshore Racing and Jaguar, which will see the team re-named Jaguar Vector Racing.

Jaguar Vector Racing will enter a number of high-profile endurance races in 2018 including the British...

ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IMPROVES BEAULIEU RIVER SERVICE
ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IMPROVES BEAULIEU RIVER SERVICE
Wednesday, 18 October 2017

In an investment to improve customer services, the Beaulieu River and Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has just completed its first season with a new electronic harbour management system.

The initiative has been made possible by major upgrades...

Sir Ben Ainslie inspires Portsmouth school pupils to dream big
Sir Ben Ainslie inspires Portsmouth school pupils to dream big
Wednesday, 18 October 2017

Sir Ben Ainslie speaks to pupils from Teach First partner school Ark Charter Academy

World Cup Gamagori kicks off Japanese racing fortnight
World Cup Gamagori kicks off Japanese racing fortnight
Tuesday, 17 October 2017

Olympians, World and European Champions are among a streamlined British Sailing Team entry to this week’s World Cup Series event in Gamagori, Japan (17 – 22 October).

The World Cup regatta – the first leg of the 2017-18 Series ...

Zhik’s Kiama Coat
Zhik’s Kiama Coat
Tuesday, 17 October 2017

Whether you are rigging the boat in driving rain, sitting it out between races or in the coach boat in bad weather you will need a reliable, waterproof coat.

The Kiama® Coat is designed for keeping warm in cold and wet conditions, especially...

Teamwork makes the dream work at ET Team Racing Championships
Teamwork makes the dream work at ET Team Racing Championships
Monday, 16 October 2017

Youth winners Sevenoaks, Junior Winners Norwich School, Youth winner Sevenoaks, Youth Firefly racing, Junior Feva racing. Credit: Paul Wyeth

Endeavour hat trick for Saxton and Lewis
Endeavour hat trick for Saxton and Lewis
Monday, 16 October 2017

Ben Saxton and Toby Lewis today added another three wins to their already impressive haul of first places from the previous day to win the 2017 Endeavour Trophy series with a race to spare.

Going into the fi...

Sail Aid UK gathers momentum
Sail Aid UK gathers momentum
Monday, 16 October 2017

Sail Aid UK, set up in September in the immediate aftermath of Hurricanes Irma, Jose and Maria wreaking violent havoc across so much of the Caribbean, reports that its first major fundraising platform, the Black Tie/Loud Shirt Dinner at Land Rover...

MAPFRE draw first blood in Volvo Ocean Race
MAPFRE draw first blood in Volvo Ocean Race
Sunday, 15 October 2017

MAPFRE In-Port Race Alicante. Photo by Pedro Martinez/Volvo Ocean Race. 14 October

Discover warming winter offers with MDL Marinas this season
Discover warming winter offers with MDL Marinas this season
Sunday, 15 October 2017

Boat owners across the UK will be able to ensure their boats are kept safe and well-maintained throughout the winter months, with savings on berthing packages and essential maintenance from MDL Marinas.

Winter offers at its marinas on the south,...

Land Rover BAR install the UK’s first Seabin
Land Rover BAR install the UK’s first Seabin
Sunday, 15 October 2017

© (c) Harry KH / Land Rover BAR

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