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RS Aero End of Seasons
RS Aero End of Seasons
Tuesday, 14 November 2017

Image: Lee on Solent SC

Sodebo Ultim’ wins Transat Jacques Vabre in record time
Sodebo Ultim’ wins Transat Jacques Vabre in record time
Monday, 13 November 2017

Image: Transat Jacques Vabre

Solent seal population is on the up
Solent seal population is on the up
Monday, 13 November 2017

©Chas Spradberry
The Wildlife Trusts

Star Sailors League becomes World Sailing Special Event
Star Sailors League becomes World Sailing Special Event
Saturday, 11 November 2017

The event joins prestigious races such as the Volvo Ocean Race. Image: Ainhoa Sanchez /Volvo Ocean Race

British Motor Yacht Show
British Motor Yacht Show
Saturday, 11 November 2017

The UK’s British Motor Yacht Show has announced that next year’s show will be held at Premier’s Swanwick Marina on the Hamble between 18 – 20 May 2018.

This unique show is the result of a collaboration between Premier Mar...

First physically disabled person to row solo from Europe to South America sets date
First physically disabled person to row solo from Europe to South America sets date
Thursday, 09 November 2017

Lee Spencer ‘The Rowing Marine’ is in the final preparation stages to row over 3,500 miles across the Atlantic ocean in a bid to become the first physically disabled person to row solo and unsupported from mainland Europe to mainl...

Club of the Year Award
Club of the Year Award
Thursday, 09 November 2017

The RYA and Yachts & Yachting are joining forces to recognise and promote the outstanding achievements of sailing clubs across the UK.

Applications are now open for the RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Award so if you think you...

Queens Gallantry Medal awarded
Queens Gallantry Medal awarded
Thursday, 09 November 2017

Image: UK Crown Copyright 2017

Accelerating away from Madeira and towards decision day
Accelerating away from Madeira and towards decision day
Tuesday, 07 November 2017

Leg 02, Lisbon to Cape Town, day 03, on board MAPFRE. Photo by Ugo Fonolla/Volvo Ocean Race. 07 November, 2017

Autonomous catamaran for the University of Southampton
Autonomous catamaran for the University of Southampton
Tuesday, 07 November 2017

Autonomous vessel supplier, ASV Global, has delivered a 3m autonomous catamaran to the University of Southampton.

This vessel is the first of the brand-new class of C-Cat vessels to roll off the production line.

Surprise Release of the New Jeanneau Merry Fisher
Surprise Release of the New Jeanneau Merry Fisher
Tuesday, 07 November 2017

Jeanneau will give the new MERRY FISHER 1095 its world debut at the upcoming Paris Boat Show. The MERRY FISHER 1095 is a weekender and an ideal family cruiser.

The Paris Boat Show runs from 2 – 10 December.

HMRC lodges defence with the Court of Justice of the European Union over red diesel
HMRC lodges defence with the Court of Justice of the European Union over red diesel
Tuesday, 07 November 2017

Government re-affirms its supportive stance on the availability of red diesel for recreational boating.

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customshas informed the RYA that it has lodged its defence with the Court of Justice of the European Union of...

Hamble Winter Series
Hamble Winter Series
Monday, 06 November 2017

Image: Hamo Thornycroft www.yacht-photos.co.uk

The Transat Jacques Vabre 2017 has begun
The Transat Jacques Vabre 2017 has begun
Sunday, 05 November 2017

The 13th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre started today from Le Havre, in Normandy, France in a beautiful light but lively conditions, with 20 knots of north-westerly wind and a choppy sea.

The 37 boats and 74 crew in this bi-annual dou...

Grant Simmer joins British America’s Cup team
Grant Simmer joins British America’s Cup team
Sunday, 05 November 2017

Grant Simmer joins British America’s Cup team

Team Brunel win an incredible Mirpuri Foundation In-Port Race Lisbon
Team Brunel win an incredible Mirpuri Foundation In-Port Race Lisbon
Saturday, 04 November 2017

Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race

Fambridge Yacht Haven team wear their best pink attire for charity
Fambridge Yacht Haven team wear their best pink attire for charity
Saturday, 04 November 2017

For one day only, the Essex-based marina turned pink in aid of Breast Cancer Now, raising £1,949 for the charity.

The team at Fambridge Yacht Haven undertook their daily marina duties in a variety of pink outfits and headdress for the popu...

All aboard for the 2018 Poole Harbour Boat Show
All aboard for the 2018 Poole Harbour Boat Show
Saturday, 04 November 2017

The Poole Harbour Boat Show in association with Sunseeker is set to return for its fourth year in 2018.

Taking place at Poole Quay Boat Haven, the show will run from 8 – 10 June.

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