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Following the recent announcement of the Volvo Cork Week ‘Super Early Bird’ competition winners who won back their full entry fee for the regatta, event organisers have announced a new enticing deal for those who sign up before 31 Marc...

The waiting is over, the teams have gathered, and it’s all systems go for the all-new 2018 EFG Sailing Arabia – The Tour.

February 4 will see the opening skirmishes in a highly competitive fleet of eight Diam 24 teams with a series o...

LCT 7074 on Gold beach D Day. Image: IWM

Here are two Survival Kits from ACR Electronics, which include the essential products needed to quickly abandon ship and alert the rescue authorities of an emergency. They include an ACR Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon or Personal Locat...

The RYA Dinghy Show presented by Suzuki, in association with Yachts and Yachting and Gill, is the only show in the world dedicated to dinghy sailing and is the perfect place to kick start your season.

Taking place at Alexandra Palace, London, ov...

Did you do Veganuary last month and want to continue a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle?

Luckily, there is a good range of suitable bottled craft beers available for new converts as well as the already committed. They are in the minority on our sup...

As the UK considers a tax on single-use plastics to tackle ocean pollution, The Green Blue takes a look at what boaters can do to help.

In the autumn budget Philip Hammond called for evidence into the use of everyday plastics and how a charge co...

David Godfrey, Service Manager, at Ocean Safety gives a timely reminder to ensure safety kit has been serviced.

It might still be a bit chilly outside but in another month or so boat owners will be thinking of getting their craft back on the wat...

Ben Ainslie & Tony Langley at the helm. Image: Land Rover BAR/ Harry KH

Premier Marinas has unveiled its events programme for 2018.

To celebrate the start of the season, Swanwick Marina gets set for two shows in one at Easter as it confirms it will host its annual Motorboat and RIB Show (31 March – 1 April) an...

From Exposure Lights comes OLAS Float-On, a pocket-sized floating torch which, when immersed in water, will automatically set off its MOB strobe as well as trigger the OLAS App alarm and directional finder screens on an on board mobile device. As ...

Specialist superyacht rigging, systems and survey company Marine Results has been selected to supply rigging systems to the iconic round the world yacht Maiden during her complete refit for her new life as part of Tracy Edwards’ Maiden Facto...

Crewsaver’s 2018 watersports range has a fresh new look and features advanced fabrics. It is packed full of adventure-aiding essentials, including performance clothing, accessories and luggage.

Boaters can choose from a wide range of style...

Two men originally hailing from Cumbria are attempting to break a world record and raise money for a charity that funds lifesaving heart surgery for infants. 32-year-old Kieran Sweeney and 21-year-old Ashley Parry will b...

The 2018 Horning Boat Show will be held on 5 May starting at 10.00am and closing at 5.00pm.

On show will be luxury motor cruisers, day boats, sailing boats, all set to appeal to the many visitors...

Chris Rashley and Laura Marimon (Nacra 17). Image: Sailing Energy/World Sailing.

Inverness Marina has been voted the best small coastal marina in the UK.

The 150 berth marina scooped the prize at The Yacht Harbour Association’s Marina of the Year Awards held as part of the new five-day London Boat Show 2018.

Owning a boat is much more affordable than most people think, and much more fun! Buying a boat could be the first step towards discovering two thirds of the planet’s surface that those on land simply can’t. So why wait?

The 2017 Round the Island Race in association with Cloudy Bay fleet round the iconic Needles on the Isle of Wight. The 2018 Race will take place on 7 July. Earlybird entries close on 27 January.

Nick Thompson (Laser). Image: Sailing Energy/World Sailing.