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1851 Trust is appointed Official Event Charity for Lendy Cowes Week
Wednesday, 06 December 2017Cowes Week Limited tell us they have selected the 1851 Trust as the official event charity for Lendy Cowes Week 2018.
Encouraging youth participation in sailing will play a vital part in the continued success and popularity of the sport and more...
First speakers revealed for RYA Dinghy Show 2018
Tuesday, 05 December 2017Ian Walker
Icom UK CB2000
Tuesday, 05 December 2017From Icom UK comes the CB2000 AIS transponder unit which transforms the ICOM IC-M506EURO and IC-M605EURO to VHF/DSC radios complete with Class B AIS transponders.
This transponder radio solution will be ideal for all boaters who want the enhance...
Young talent to follow in the footsteps of sailing legends
Tuesday, 05 December 2017Dolores Moreira Fraschini, winner of the 2016 Youth Worlds. Image: Pedro Martinez / Sailing Energy/ World Sailing
SAP Extreme Sailing Team triumphs in 2017 Extreme Sailing Series™
Sunday, 03 December 2017Danish-flagged SAP Extreme Sailing Team was crowned champion of the 2017 Extreme Sailing Series. Image: Lloyd Images
A glimpse of the future at the Nautic boat show in Paris
Sunday, 03 December 2017On 2 December, BENETEAU and PEUGEOT unveiled the result of a unique collaboration at the opening of the Nautic boat show in Paris.
The two brands have combined their technological know-how and forward thinking to create a pioneering steering sta...
Team AkzoNobel sailors and AkzoNobel employees join forces at Sea Point beach clean in Cape Town
Sunday, 03 December 2017Volvo Ocean Race campaigner team AkzoNobel reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the world’s oceans from plastic waste this weekend when members of the sailing team and local AkzoNobel employees joined forces at a beach clean in Cape Town....
The fourth stage of the Clipper 2017-18 Race gets underway
Saturday, 02 December 2017Image: Clipper Race
New brands and new boats at London Boat Show 2018
Saturday, 02 December 2017Visitors to the 2018 London Boat Show – incorporating the all-new Boating & Watersports Holiday Show – will see a wide variety of exhibitors and a full range of boats.
In addition to exciting and diverse attractions, this year t...
Don’t miss the RYA at the London Boat Show 2018
Saturday, 02 December 2017If you’re visiting the London Boat Show (10-14 January 2018) make sure you get your New Year fix on everything boating and pay a visit to the RYA stand WB034.
On the stand
Mary Rose Museum wins award
Friday, 01 December 2017Image: Hufton+Crow
Fairline Yachts reveals location of new production facility
Friday, 01 December 2017Fairline Marine Park, Hythe, Southampton Water
RNLI hoping to gobble up the competition in PayPal’s animated Turkey Dash charity race
Friday, 01 December 2017PayPal has joined forces with Aardman and Channel 4 for a unique Christmas campaign that will boost donations to eight of the UK’s most loved charities – including the RNLI.
Turkey Dash will see an elite field of CGI turkeys – ...
Schedule announced for 2018 GC32 Racing Tour
Thursday, 30 November 2017Realteam poses before the Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma during Copa del Rey MAPFRE training. Photo: Jesus Renedo / GC32 Racing Tour
Clipper Race yacht salvage operation update
Thursday, 30 November 2017The mast has now been lowered gently using scaffolding tower. Image: Clipper Race
Beach litter rises 10 per cent in the UK
Thursday, 30 November 2017Image: Natasha Ewins
WHAT DOES THE RYA DO FOR YOU?
Thursday, 30 November 2017If you are considering joining the RYA you will want to know what you will get in return and what the organisation will be doing for you.
It is a fair question. You buy a boat, you might join a local club or association, get a couple of training...
Celebrate the festive season in style
Thursday, 30 November 2017Time to plan your Christmas tipples, but do not forget those who are driving.
Boutique craft gins
GOING GREEN FOR CHRISTMAS
Thursday, 30 November 2017If you are still searching for some inspiration for this year’s Christmas presents, there is no better time to look at some nifty gadgets that will go on being useful – at home or on board – even when the novelty factor has worn ...
Land Rover BAR partner with ELG Carbon Fibre to recycle and reuse carbon fibre used during America’s Cup campaigns
Wednesday, 29 November 2017Land Rover BAR are working with ELG Carbon Fibre Ltd to ensure that the carbon fibre process waste and end-of-use components from their America’s Cup test and race boats are recycled as far as possible, to promote the most economic and envir...
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