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Seldén Mast Sponsors Golden Globe Race Sailor Susie Goodall
Seldén Mast Sponsors Golden Globe Race Sailor Susie Goodall
Saturday, 30 September 2017

Seldén Masts Ltd is sponsoring Golden Globe Race participant Susie Goodall.

In June 2018 Susie will join 29 other international sailors in a single-handed, 30,000 mile, non-stop round the world race.

America’s Cup Protocol announced
America’s Cup Protocol announced
Friday, 29 September 2017

Image: Lloyd Images

CROWDS SET TO WELCOME HOME ROUND-BRITAIN CHARITY SAILING EXPEDITION
CROWDS SET TO WELCOME HOME ROUND-BRITAIN CHARITY SAILING EXPEDITION
Friday, 29 September 2017

Port Pendennis in Falmouth is set to open its doors to welcome home a team of injured veterans on a 2000-mile round-Britain sailing expedition.

17 crew members – many with little or no sailing experience – set sail from Falmouth on t...

Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting and Sea Mercy form partnership to bring Caribbean Relief
Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting and Sea Mercy form partnership to bring Caribbean Relief
Thursday, 28 September 2017 Following the double blow dealt by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the International Yachting Community have shown their willingness to mobilize a massive relief effort to distribute essential services and goods to Barbuda and Dominica.The humanitarian or...
Winners crowned at RYA Zone and Home Country Championships
Winners crowned at RYA Zone and Home Country Championships
Thursday, 28 September 2017

Image: Paul Wyeth

Princess Yachts Launch Princess Lifeline with MedAire
Princess Yachts Launch Princess Lifeline with MedAire
Thursday, 28 September 2017

Princess Yachts has partnered with emergency response service MedAire to launch Princess Lifeline – a new 24/7 international SOS service that will give all new Princess yachts and their owners access to medical and security assistance, where...

Les Voiles de St. Barth: Regatta Will Carry On in 2018
Les Voiles de St. Barth: Regatta Will Carry On in 2018
Thursday, 28 September 2017

Image: Jouany Christophe

TOM DOLAN OUT TO MAKE HISTORY IN MINI TRANSAT
TOM DOLAN OUT TO MAKE HISTORY IN MINI TRANSAT
Thursday, 28 September 2017

Solo sailor Tom Dolan will aim to make history by becoming the first Irishman ever to finish on the podium of the iconic Mini Transat race, which begins on 1 October....

Raymarine Axiom Pro
Raymarine Axiom Pro
Thursday, 28 September 2017

The Raymarine Axiom™ Multifunction Display line has been expanded with the introduction of the Axiom Pro. Designed for offshore enthusiasts and professional captains, Axiom Pro features Raymarine’s HybridTouch™ control, combining...

Controls in Belgium for red diesel remain suspended
Controls in Belgium for red diesel remain suspended
Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Boats with red diesel in their tanks can continue to visit Belgium without fear of fines.

The RYA has secured confirmation from the Belgian Ministry of Finance that controls in Belgium for red diesel remain suspended until further notice.

Length of Britain record smashed
Length of Britain record smashed
Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Image: Alex Palmer / Vendee Vision

Volvo reconsiders schedule for future Volvo Ocean Races
Volvo reconsiders schedule for future Volvo Ocean Races
Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Following discussions with key stakeholders it has been determined that additional planning time is required to implement the recently announced changes to the race schedule. As a result, the proposed 2019-20 race in new boats will not take place ...

Emotional homecoming for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Round Britain 2017 voyage
Emotional homecoming for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Round Britain 2017 voyage
Tuesday, 26 September 2017

126 days after having set sail from Largs on the West coast of Scotland, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Round Britain 2017 Voyage were welcomed back to their starting point today by a host of friends, family and supporter...

SoS FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VISITS BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
SoS FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VISITS BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Monday, 25 September 2017

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49th TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show draws to a close
49th TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show draws to a close
Monday, 25 September 2017

Image: Robert Stanwyck (FACTORY IMAGES)

Dazcat 1295
Dazcat 1295
Sunday, 24 September 2017

The new design Dazcat 1295 was launched in August from the Multihull Centre in Cornwall where she was built. Since then she has been thoroughly sea trialled in conditions up to 33 knots of breeze.

Simon Baker, co-director of Dazcat and builders ...

Garmin communications
Garmin communications
Sunday, 24 September 2017

New from Garmin is the VHF 210i Marine Radio and GHS™ 11i wired VHF handset. The VHF 210i radio enhances communication between you and other boats in your area. It features the NMEA 2000 network and standard Class D Digital Selective Calling...

Nore Race
Nore Race
Saturday, 23 September 2017

Every year about a hundred boats enter and enjoy the Nore Race, a race around the Thames Estuary from Southend Pier and back again.

The range of sailing boat types is startling. From foiling Moths, every type of dinghy, to cruising yachts and he...

PORT SOLENT MARINA TO ACCOMMODATE BIGGER BOATS BY 2018
PORT SOLENT MARINA TO ACCOMMODATE BIGGER BOATS BY 2018
Friday, 22 September 2017

In a project representing a £480,000 investment, Premier Marinas prepares plans to revitalise Port Solent Marina’s infrastructure to allow the marina to accommodate bigger boats by the 2018 season.

The project includes reconfiguring ...

Young sailors raring to race at Zone Championships
Young sailors raring to race at Zone Championships
Friday, 22 September 2017

Image: Paul Wyeth

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