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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.

Beaulieu celebrates its 40th Boatjumble
Beaulieu celebrates its 40th Boatjumble
Thursday, 16 February 2017

Beaulieu celebrates its 40th Boatjumble on 23 April as the biggest and best one-stop shop for boating enthusiasts.

To mark the landmark event children under 12 will be given free admission to the show for the first time, with a special reduced t...

Win a one week activity holiday in the South of France
Win a one week activity holiday in the South of France
Wednesday, 15 February 2017

If you fancy winning a week’s get-a-way to South West France then make sure you drop by the France Leisure Holidays stand (A8) at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show, 4-5 March, Alexandra Palace, London.

France Leisure Holidays are giving away one ...

Ngalawa Cup 2017 Race Report
Ngalawa Cup 2017 Race Report
Wednesday, 15 February 2017

They capsized, snapped masts, got stuck in currents so strong they were pushed backwards, and faced the very real prospect of sun-stroke and dehydration sailing up to 12 hours a day.

Luckily the seven teams who raced in January’s Ngalawa C...

Bacchus Yachting & Sea School
Bacchus Yachting & Sea School
Tuesday, 14 February 2017

Bacchus Yachting & Sea School is a new RYA Training Centre & Shorebased Classroom for Gosport and Portsmouth Harbour, in the heart of Haslar Marina.

Gemma, Colin and Lloyd, from the centre, all have a background of leisure boating with a...

HMS Dragon rescues 14 sailors from damaged British racing yacht
HMS Dragon rescues 14 sailors from damaged British racing yacht
Monday, 13 February 2017

Image By L(PHOT) Dave Jenkins, Royal Navy

New Royal Navy dinghy record bid
New Royal Navy dinghy record bid
Monday, 13 February 2017

Mark Belamarich and Phil Slade. UK Crown Copyright 2017

Dynamic Pro II
Dynamic Pro II
Saturday, 11 February 2017

With the creation of the Dynamic Pro II Musto have used industry-leading technologies. A mono mesh construction provides ventilation, drainage and rapid drying while a durable, shock-absorbing midsole combined with a GripDeck rubber and GripFlex t...

Port of London Authority launches Tidal Thames app
Port of London Authority launches Tidal Thames app
Saturday, 11 February 2017

The Port of London Authority has launched a free app to provide everyone with an interest in navigating on the Thames with easy access to the latest information on the tidal river.

The PLA’s first ever app is aimed at making planning trips...

New-look SAP Extreme Sailing Team returns with podium ambitions
New-look SAP Extreme Sailing Team returns with podium ambitions
Friday, 10 February 2017

Image: Tristan Stedman-SAP Extreme Sailing Team

Oktoberfest at Bembridge Harbour
Oktoberfest at Bembridge Harbour
Friday, 10 February 2017

There is a new event to be held at the Duver Marina on 23 September, to coincide with the Bembridge Harbour Food Festival weekend and Isle of Wight Day.

Taking inspiration from the tradition of German beer festivals, this Oktoberfest will have a...

Closure of public galleries at the Royal Marines Museum
Closure of public galleries at the Royal Marines Museum
Thursday, 09 February 2017

Royal Marines Museum

SpotMe Strobe
SpotMe Strobe
Thursday, 09 February 2017

Exposure Lights miniature waterproof SpotMe Strobe uses rapid flash strobe sequencing so that sailors, paddlers and surfers can quickly and easily attract attention if they are in difficulty. The SpotMe weighs 35 grams and is designed to be worn a...

Edge-Water secure Sasga Minorchino distribution
Edge-Water secure Sasga Minorchino distribution
Thursday, 09 February 2017

Edge-Water Marine have been appointed sole UK distributors of Sasga Yachts, the Minorcan built range of semi- displacement motor yachts.

Edge-Water MD, Nick Edgington, said he is delighted with this appointment as it fulfils his company’s ...

Traverse Fleece
Traverse Fleece
Wednesday, 08 February 2017

The Traverse fleece, in male and female styles, is made from a medium weight knit with a light brushed back to trap warming air. This high stretch fabric uses flatlock seams for added comfort and features a welded zip fastening pocket to the left ...

Countdown to the start of EFG Sailing Arabia – The Tour 2017
Countdown to the start of EFG Sailing Arabia – The Tour 2017
Wednesday, 08 February 2017

EFG Bank Sailing Arabia The Tour 2016. Dubai. UAE Pictures of the fleet training close to the city today prior to the start of the 2016 race. Image Lloyd Images

RYA Powerboat Racing Awards
RYA Powerboat Racing Awards
Wednesday, 08 February 2017

Some 250 racers, supporters, friends and family united to celebrate the success of British Powerboat Racing across the sport’s many disciplines at the RYA Powerboat Racing awards ceremony 2016.

33 awards were presented to the crème-...

 Join Alex Thomson for a Parade of Sail through the Solent
 Join Alex Thomson for a Parade of Sail through the Solent
Wednesday, 08 February 2017

Credit Mark Lloyd

New festival coming to Poole
New festival coming to Poole
Wednesday, 08 February 2017

Taste of the South is a brand new local food, drink and produce festival coming to Dorset this May and has been created in association with the week-long Poole Maritime Festival 15 – 21 May.

Poole Maritime Festival is estimated to attract ...

RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show App available to download
RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show App available to download
Wednesday, 08 February 2017

The RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show is returning to Alexandra Palace, London, over the weekend of 4-5 March and you can now download the free official show app, available on all Android, Kindle and iOS devices.

From the interactive floorplan to the full ...

Royal Southern Yacht Club to host second Hamble Classics Regatta
Royal Southern Yacht Club to host second Hamble Classics Regatta
Tuesday, 07 February 2017

In the foreground is the overall Concours d’Elegance winner for 2016, Nick and Liz Harvey’s pre-1912 Falmouth Quay punt Sophie with Steve Meakin’s gaff yawl Cormorant to leeward. Image: Chris Gillingham...

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