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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.

Volvo Noble Marine RS200 National Championships
Volvo Noble Marine RS200 National Championships
Thursday, 30 March 2017

Entry to the Volvo Noble Marine RS200 National Championship has been declared open by past Class Chairman Pete Vincent.

“Tenby Sailing Club have a long history of running major Championships and are proud to be hosting the RS200s. We look ...

Blue Water Runner from Elvstrøm Sails is set to revolutionise downwind sailing
Blue Water Runner from Elvstrøm Sails is set to revolutionise downwind sailing
Thursday, 30 March 2017

Elvstrøm Sails innovative new ‘Blue Water Runner’ performs the role of three sails in one.

Designed as effectively two Yankee sails on a single luff cable, it works as a light up-wind genoa, a reaching ‘Yankee’ whe...

Youngsters prepare to set sail on ASPIRE 360
Youngsters prepare to set sail on ASPIRE 360
Thursday, 30 March 2017

Eight young people are preparing to leave Plymouth and set sail on the adventure of a lifetime to circumnavigate the UK aboard a 57ft tall ship.

ASPIRE 360 is an expedition organised by The Mórvargh Sailing Project, a social enterprise of...

Thousands of new beds to boost the English tourism market
Thousands of new beds to boost the English tourism market
Wednesday, 29 March 2017

The English tourism market is being boosted by a unique concept to add 20,000 beds without any impact on the country’s environment or infrastructure.

Based in Hampshire, but operating across the UK and overseas, the new business model uses...

National Legend Yachts Weekend
National Legend Yachts Weekend
Wednesday, 29 March 2017

As per the last two seasons, the third National Legend Weekend will take place at Dean & Reddyhoff’s Haslar Marina opposite the iconic Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth Harbour.

The weekend, 13 – 14 May, celebrates the Legend brand a...

Garmin’s inReach
Garmin’s inReach
Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Garmin’s inReach SE+ and inReach Explorer+ are the first Garmin devices with inReach satellite communication technology. They both have Pole to Pole global Iridium® satellite coverage for two-way messaging and SOS alerting anywhere in th...

Pre-Season Boat Show at Brighton Marina
Pre-Season Boat Show at Brighton Marina
Tuesday, 28 March 2017

With less than two weeks to go until the Pre-Season Boat Show at Brighton Marina, Premier Marinas has revealed the boat line-up for the upcoming show on 1 and 2 April.

Taking place 10.30am – 4pm each day, Brighton Marina’s top onsite...

Park’s pride as he prepares for Palma finale
Park’s pride as he prepares for Palma finale
Monday, 27 March 2017

Stephen Park with Rio 2016 Medallists. Credit: British Sailing Team/Richard Langdon

Anode Supplies introduce new offer for RYA members
Anode Supplies introduce new offer for RYA members
Monday, 27 March 2017

RYA member reward partners, Anode Supplies, are extending their RYA member offer to include Boero Mistral Antifouling alongside their range of sacrificial anodes.

Members can now take advantage of a 10 per cent discount on Boero Mistral Antifoul...

Kit the kids out for the America’s Cup!
Kit the kids out for the America’s Cup!
Sunday, 26 March 2017

Henri Lloyd Land Rover BAR Replica Cap

The Land Rover BAR Replica Junior Cap is constructed from 100 per cent cotton drill and features the team logos on the front. The cap design offers an adjustable fit via a back slider adjuster and has a pre...

The Royal Southampton Yacht Club steps aboard for Southampton Sailing Week
The Royal Southampton Yacht Club steps aboard for Southampton Sailing Week
Saturday, 25 March 2017

The Royal Southampton Yacht Club is throwing its support behind the first ever Southampton Sailing Week (May 24 to 29) as official race organiser.

The club will provide race organisation expertise during the week including; the essential race se...

Refurbished marina at St Katharine Docks London branded ‘a Camper & Nicholsons Marina’
Refurbished marina at St Katharine Docks London branded ‘a Camper & Nicholsons Marina’
Friday, 24 March 2017

Camper and Nicholsons Marinas will be managing and operating the Marina on behalf of Blackstone from February 2017 under a three year contract.

Now, the marina can accommodate superyachts up to 40m, has been brought up to modern standards and as...

New chandlery for Beaulieu River customers
New chandlery for Beaulieu River customers
Thursday, 23 March 2017

A new chandlery for Beaulieu River customers will be officially opened by Lord Montagu at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour on Friday 31 March.

To celebrate its new chandlery business, family-owned BHG Service will hold an open weekend for visi...

Premier Marinas awarded Investors in People Gold Award
Premier Marinas awarded Investors in People Gold Award
Thursday, 23 March 2017

Premier Marinas is celebrating after being awarded the Investors in People (LIP) Gold accreditation.

Investors in People provides a best practice standard, offering accreditation to organisations that demonstrate continuous development and which...

Sunsail announces series sponsorship for BUCS Sailing Championships
Sunsail announces series sponsorship for BUCS Sailing Championships
Thursday, 23 March 2017

University students race in previous events © David Eberlin

Emsworth Yacht Harbour Open Day
Emsworth Yacht Harbour Open Day
Thursday, 23 March 2017

Boat owners, crews and visitors alike turned out to enjoy an informative and fun event at Emsworth Yacht Harbour on 18 March, braving the rather blustery weather.

The day was supported by the RNLI, who invited boat owners to bring along their li...

SAP announced as Host Venue Partner for Los Cabos Act of 2017 Extreme Sailing Series™
SAP announced as Host Venue Partner for Los Cabos Act of 2017 Extreme Sailing Series™
Wednesday, 22 March 2017

For the first time ever the Series will head to Mexico and Los Cabos for the grand finale of the 2017 season. © FITURCA, Fideicomiso Turismo Los Cabos

Mylor Yacht Harbour consulting on £1million Marina Project
Mylor Yacht Harbour consulting on £1million Marina Project
Wednesday, 22 March 2017

Mylor Yacht Harbour has begun widespread consultation into a project which could see more than £1 million invested in a small and sensitive extension to its existing marina.

Both a formal and informal consultation process is being held wel...

Crewsaver announces sponsorship of Gosport Marine Festival
Crewsaver announces sponsorship of Gosport Marine Festival
Wednesday, 22 March 2017

Crewsaver has announced that it is to be an official event sponsor of the Gosport Marine Festival 2017, which will take place on 27 May.

The get-on-the-water activities at the Festival will be branded Crewsaver GoWaterSport sessions. These Crews...

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