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New Suzuki DF325A Launched at Düsseldorf Boat Show
Tuesday, 23 January 2018Suzuki held a press conference at the Düsseldorf Boat Show to introduce the NEW DF325A – an outboard that balances awesome power and thrust, with outstanding fuel-efficiency and trusted reliability all within a ligh...
Only a few days to go until Ocean Safety February Open Days
Monday, 22 January 2018The Ocean Safety ISO liferaft is demonstrated in front of an owner
Microplastic particles found in Antarctic waters
Monday, 22 January 2018
Hong Kong Stopover. Ms Daisy Lo, Assistant Director of Environmental Protection – Environment Bureau Ocean Summit. 22 January, 2018.
Image: Pedro Martinez/Volvo Ocean Race
Ancasta Spring Storage offer gives boat sellers savings of up to £1,300
Monday, 22 January 2018Ancasta International Boat Sales is offering those who list their boats for sale before 28 February 2018* a free exclusive storage package, saving up to £1,300 per boat.
The Ancasta Complete Storage Package is a service that has been speci...
British Sailing Team’s bid for Tokyo 2020 glory to get underway in Miami
Sunday, 21 January 2018Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell in action. Image: Ben Rhodes
Fairline Yachts reveals new website
Sunday, 21 January 2018Fairline Yachts has revealed its new website. The re-designed site mirrors the boat builder’s new direction.
The re-imagined website showcases Fairline’s range of yachts – with an emphasis on mak...
Cruising Association launches video highlighting the dangers of unmarked lobster pots
Sunday, 21 January 2018A petition that was launched last year by the UK-based Cruising Association to make marking of lobster pots safer for everyone on the water, is still live and will remain so until the closing date of 12th March. On the back of this and ...
Introduction to Cruiser Racing
Sunday, 21 January 2018If you are interested is racing your yacht then finding out what you need to know can be a challenge. Yet so many sailors enjoy trying to sail a little faster than another yacht going in the same direction. Chichester Cruiser Racing Club is runnin...
Zhik Overgloves
Saturday, 20 January 2018The new Zhik Overglove draws inspiration from mountain sports to offer the perfect combination of warmth and dexterity for offshore sailing on colder climates. The three finger ‘lobster’ split design allows more traction, yet the added...
Warm welcome awaits visiting yachtsmen to Suhaili 50 Falmouth Parade of Sail
Saturday, 20 January 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
Volvo Cork Week entries off to a winning start
Saturday, 20 January 2018Volvo Cork Week has announced the lucky 10 per cent of Super Early Bird entries that will receive a full refund on their entry fee for Volvo Cork Week, which will take place in the Royal Cork Yacht Club from the 16 – 21 July.
Off to a winn...
Marlow Excel Dinghy range
Friday, 19 January 2018Marlow Ropes has a new line in the Excel Dinghy range. Tested by both the British and US Sailing teams, the Excel R8 range from Marlow Ropes has a Dyneema® SK78 core with an eight plait cover blended from Technora® and polyester. The Excel...
Discounts for RYA members from member reward partner Overboard
Friday, 19 January 2018RYA member reward partners, Overboard, are offering RYA members a new offer for 2018, with massive discounts across their wide range of waterproof products.
Members can now enjoy 30 per cent off selected Overboard products, with an exclusive 40 ...
BAR Technologies launch BAR Rigging division
Friday, 19 January 2018c) Harry KH / Land Rover BAR
Volvo Ocean Race crew member Henry Bomby appointed Ocean Ambassador
Thursday, 18 January 2018Volvo Ocean Race crew member Henry Bomby has been appointed Ocean Ambassador by UK’s National Marine Aquarium
Competing in the Volvo Ocean Race, which sees seven crews sail around the world, Henry’s participation goes...
Princess Yachts Confirm Spyshot Images of Camouflaged Boat Was Top-Secret New Project
Wednesday, 17 January 2018This new boat was seen being tested at the Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) Technology facility, covered in a vibrant camouflage known as ‘dazzle’ designed to confuse the eye and originally used by the Royal Navy in World War I.
Initially it...
Henri Lloyd Sport Collection
Tuesday, 16 January 2018New for Spring 2018, Henri Lloyd are launching a multi-activity section of sports apparel, for men and women. The Henri Lloyd Sport collection incorporates the leading edge of high performance fabric and technologies, including Polygiene...
YOUNGEST EVER CLIPPER RACE SKIPPER CLAIMS FIRST RACE WIN
Tuesday, 16 January 2018Image: Brooke Miles/www.brookemiles.com.au
Award winner ready for revenge after Ashes annihilation
Tuesday, 16 January 2018America’s Cup sailor Paul Campbell-James has announced he will be flying the English flag as the first international team to confirm their participation in this Summer’s SuperFoiler Grand Prix.
The four-time national match racing cha...
Buy a ticket to the RYA Dinghy Show and win a safety boat for your club
Tuesday, 16 January 2018The winning club from the 2016 RYA Dinghy Show
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