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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.

Irish Sailing and Mountaineering Adventure Challenge 2018
Irish Sailing and Mountaineering Adventure Challenge 2018
Tuesday, 05 September 2017 The Irish Sailing and Mountaineering Adventure Challenge – The ISAMAC – will start on 16 June 2018 in Kinsale, Ireland, and involves yacht crews sailing and mountain-running through some of the most picturesque scenery in the British Isle...
2018 Kohler Cup
2018 Kohler Cup
Tuesday, 05 September 2017

Antigua Super Yacht Challenge 2017. ©Onne van der Wal 2017

AkzoNobel to showcase International® range at Southampton Boat Show
AkzoNobel to showcase International® range at Southampton Boat Show
Monday, 04 September 2017

AkzoNobel’s International range of yacht coatings and high performance paints will be on show at the Southampton Boat Show, from 15 – 24 September.

Visitors to stand number J370, will be able to find out more about International&rsqu...

Burnham Week Grand Finale
Burnham Week Grand Finale
Monday, 04 September 2017

Team Glorious Fools collecting the Town Cup – photo Alan Hanna

What’s on from the RYA at the YachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show
What’s on from the RYA at the YachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show
Monday, 04 September 2017

If you’re visiting the YachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show this year (15-24 September) make sure you pay a visit to the RYA (Stand B032).

To kick off the week, on preview day (15 September) the brand new RYA Powerability scheme for Saila...

RAMORA UK LAUNCHES DISTRESS FLARE DISPOSAL SERVICE
RAMORA UK LAUNCHES DISTRESS FLARE DISPOSAL SERVICE
Monday, 04 September 2017

Ramora UK, a Explosive Ordnance Disposal company, are aiming to establish a compliant and sustainable, long term solution for the removal and disposal of out of date distress flares through a crowd funding campaign.

If successful, Ramora UK is l...

September is double gift month with RYA Refer a Friend
September is double gift month with RYA Refer a Friend
Monday, 04 September 2017

Throughout September 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...

Chichester Harbour Race Week 2017
Chichester Harbour Race Week 2017
Monday, 04 September 2017

An entry of 330 boats and more than 500 individual competitors from 52 clubs confirmed Chichester Harbour Race Week 2017 as the biggest dinghy regatta on the south coast – and there was glorious sailing for dinghies ...

Gold for Fletcher and Bithell at a history-making 49er Worlds
Gold for Fletcher and Bithell at a history-making 49er Worlds
Sunday, 03 September 2017

Dylan Fletcher-Stuart Bithell, James Peters-Fynn Sterritt credit: Maria Muina/Sailing Shots

Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series ready to rumble
Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series ready to rumble
Sunday, 03 September 2017

As the European summer regatta circuit begins to draw to a close, the Caribbean vibe in Barbados is beginning to rumble with plans already in place for the annual Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series, 16 – 24 January 2018.

The 82nd edition...

Star of Dunkirk movie opens to visitors at Buckler’s Hard
Star of Dunkirk movie opens to visitors at Buckler’s Hard
Saturday, 02 September 2017

Buckler’s Hard visitors will be able to take tours on board HMS Medusa – which took a starring role in the recently released Dunkirk movie – while it is moored at the attraction on September 29.

The harbour defence motor launch...

Çeşme Marina wins Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice
Çeşme Marina wins Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice
Saturday, 02 September 2017

Çeşme Marina in Turkey has won a Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice 2017.

The awards will be presented in a special ceremony at
 the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Palace in London on 6 November.

Birdham Pool Marina unveils plans for new berths for 2018
Birdham Pool Marina unveils plans for new berths for 2018
Friday, 01 September 2017

Birdham Pool Marina has announced plans to construct some new pontoons in the marina which will result in a further 28 new berths of between 6 to 12m being added to the marina.

Work will commence on the pontoons thi...

Launch of fully automatic boat fender system at the Southampton Boat Show
Launch of fully automatic boat fender system at the Southampton Boat Show
Friday, 01 September 2017

Go Earth Ltd has announced the launch of the fully automatic boat fender system at the Southampton Boat Show.

Docking and undocking a boat is always a busy time for any crew, especially if short-handed. Until now deploying the fenders and bringi...

Little Britain 2017 – The Property Sailing Event
Little Britain 2017 – The Property Sailing Event
Thursday, 31 August 2017

The Little Britain Challenge Cup, the construction and property industry’s number one sporting and social calendar event will bring hundreds of people to Shepards Wharf Marina in Cowes to sail, network and fund-raise on 15 and 16 September.<...

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Wednesday, 30 August 2017

Image: Rolex

ICONIC WORLD POWERBOAT
ICONIC WORLD POWERBOAT
Wednesday, 30 August 2017

Following two years of negotiations and planning ICONIC WORLD POWERBOAT and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda have agreed to jointly host their first major international powerboat regatta in March 2018.

The organisers intend to bring at leas...

September’s Totally Thames events
September’s Totally Thames events
Tuesday, 29 August 2017

Celebrate London’s beating heart, the River Thames with Royal Museums Greenwich this September for the annual Totally Thames Festival. The festival features a series of events, including performances, lectures, workshops and tours for the wh...

Effortlessly Musto
Effortlessly Musto
Tuesday, 29 August 2017

Musto’s Effortless Collection utilises crease-free fabrics and quick-drying technology. The range, which includes shirts, shorts and chinos, has been designed for those who do not have the time or space for excess luggage. Also included...

Final two spots on the 2018 ilovesailing calendar secured
Final two spots on the 2018 ilovesailing calendar secured
Monday, 28 August 2017

Charlie Cadin’s entry

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