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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.

Student 24-hour liferaft charity fundraiser challenge returns
Student 24-hour liferaft charity fundraiser challenge returns
Wednesday, 08 March 2017

On the 11th March 2016 32 Warsash Maratime Cadet officers from the merchant navy start their 24hrs in a life raft challenge all in aid of Sail 4 Cancer charity. The cadets will spend the 24hrs floating at the mouth of the r...

Thousands enjoy RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show 2017
Thousands enjoy RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show 2017
Wednesday, 08 March 2017

RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show

Chichester Harbour Race Week 2017 – entry open now
Chichester Harbour Race Week 2017 – entry open now
Wednesday, 08 March 2017

Acton in Race Week 2016. Photo: VR Sport.

Second Kiwi challenger enters Extreme Sailing Series™ Muscat Act line-up
Second Kiwi challenger enters Extreme Sailing Series™ Muscat Act line-up
Tuesday, 07 March 2017

The fleet will race in the unique Stadium Racing format from Thursday 9 – Saturday 11 in front of Al Mouj Golf in Muscat, Oman. © Mark Lloyd Images

Tall Ships sail trainees excited to sail away
Tall Ships sail trainees excited to sail away
Tuesday, 07 March 2017

Simon Malins, duty port controller and Drusilla Barnes

Work starts on first phase of Poole Harbour Commissioner’s masterplan
Work starts on first phase of Poole Harbour Commissioner’s masterplan
Tuesday, 07 March 2017

(left to right) shows Phil Armstrong, Engineering Project Manager, PHC; Tony Davis, Agent, BAM Nuttall Ltd.; Richard Hayman, Contracts Manager, BAM Nuttall Ltd.; and Jim Stewart, Chief Executive, PHC....

Women share Navy experiences in new documentary
Women share Navy experiences in new documentary
Tuesday, 07 March 2017

WRENS Liz Shanks, Patricia Shaw and Valerie Millington talk about their roles on HMS Caroline in a new HLF funded documentary which explores their roles in the Royal Navy from the 1940s to the 1990s.

Mills charts a history-making course to Tokyo
Mills charts a history-making course to Tokyo
Tuesday, 07 March 2017

Hannah Mills in 49erFX training alongside Alain Sign. Credit Nick Dempsey Photography/British Sailing Team.

Dementia Sails along the south coast by Sail Boat Project
Dementia Sails along the south coast by Sail Boat Project
Tuesday, 07 March 2017

Sail Boat Project has teamed up with Dementia Adventure to organise subsidised sailing trips for people living with dementia in Sussex and their carers.

They are offering subsidised places for people living with dementia and a family member, car...

2016-17 University Sailing Sustainability Challenge winners revealed
2016-17 University Sailing Sustainability Challenge winners revealed
Tuesday, 07 March 2017

The RYA and British Marine’s joint environment initiative The Green Blue has revealed Bangor University Sailing Club as the overall winner of the University Sailing Sustainability Challenge 2016-17.

Set up by The Green Blue and support...

Ultralight Dry Bags
Ultralight Dry Bags
Tuesday, 07 March 2017

Keep your gear safe and dry with Lifeventure’s Ultralight Dry Bags, available in a range of vibrant colours. Constructed from a 30 Denier siliconised ripstop Cordura fabric, the Ultralight Dry Bags are strong yet lightweight. Available in a ...

Ullswater Yacht Club crowned RYA Club of the Year 2017
Ullswater Yacht Club crowned RYA Club of the Year 2017
Monday, 06 March 2017

Presented with their award by the British Sailing Team’s Ben Saxton, Ullswater Yacht Club were named RYA Club of the Year at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show.

Beating off stiff competition, the Lake District club were selected as the overa...

Flying 10 wins Concours d’Elegance at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show 2017
Flying 10 wins Concours d’Elegance at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show 2017
Monday, 06 March 2017

The Flying 10, an Uffa Fox singlehanded dinghy design from 1949 and the smallest of his ‘Flying’ series of keelboats, has won the 2017 Concours d’Elegance at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show.

The boat, built by Dan Johnson and T...

ilovesailing calendar competition
ilovesailing calendar competition
Sunday, 05 March 2017

With the continued success of the ilovesailing calendar competition over the last few years, which has seen hundreds of sailing enthusiasts share their favourite sailing pictures, the RYA has announce the return of this popular competition giving ...

Oceanco unveils Amara – a 120m ‘resort’ yacht
Oceanco unveils Amara – a 120m ‘resort’ yacht
Friday, 03 March 2017

Amara, Oceanco’s newly designed and engineered 120m private yacht concept, has been unveiled at the Dubai International Boat Show.

Oceanco revealed the lifestyle philosophy of creating a yacht designed for extended families and friends. Th...

Hamble Yacht Services Refit & Repair broadens range
Hamble Yacht Services Refit & Repair broadens range
Friday, 03 March 2017

Hamble Yacht Services Refit & Repair has been appointed sole UK dealer for Jet Thrusters and is also now able to supply and install Quick Marine products.

If a boat owner is restricted for space or keen to find a simple solution to the commo...

Enjoy double gifts in March with RYA Refer a Friend
Enjoy double gifts in March with RYA Refer a Friend
Friday, 03 March 2017

Throughout March the RYA is giving members the chance to take home not one but two special gifts when they sign up their friends and family to RYA membership.

The RYA Refer a Friend scheme, which has been running since 2014, rewards existing mem...

FG Bank Monaco crowned EFG Sailing Arabia – The Tour winners
FG Bank Monaco crowned EFG Sailing Arabia – The Tour winners
Thursday, 02 March 2017

EFG Sailing Arabia – The Tour 2017
Credit – Lloyd Images

Dean & Reddyhoff acquires Hamble marina and boatyard
Dean & Reddyhoff acquires Hamble marina and boatyard
Thursday, 02 March 2017

Deacons Marina L-R Michael Prideaux, Dean & Reddyhoff Managing Director, Nick Gill, Deacons Marina Boatyard Manager, Rachael Foster, Deacons Marina Manager, and Lucas Shotts, Dean & Reddyhoff Director (ex-Deacons Ma...

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