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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.

Extreme Sailing Series™ sailors outshine competition in Red Bull Youth America’s Cup
Extreme Sailing Series™ sailors outshine competition in Red Bull Youth America’s Cup
Saturday, 24 June 2017

Swiss-flagged Team Tilt competed in the Series earlier this year in Muscat, Oman. Credit – Lloyd Images

Photos of the Sea Sought for Charity Competition
Photos of the Sea Sought for Charity Competition
Saturday, 24 June 2017

From last year’s competition – Dave Keeley’s entry

Women’s Vapour Trail Jacket
Women’s Vapour Trail Jacket
Friday, 23 June 2017

This lightweight, packable and waterproof Vapour Trail Jacket is the ideal accompaniment on outdoor adventures. Featuring an adjustable hood and adjustable hem and sleeve cuffs, this wind-resistant outer layer works to make the wearer co...

Warm welcomes across the North East
Warm welcomes across the North East
Friday, 23 June 2017

Leg 3 crew of Round Britain 2017. Top row (l-r): Tom (on board reporter), Craig, Jess, Hannah (Mate). Bottom row (l-r) Grace, Paige, Mark (skipper), Jo (medic).

British Marine comments on General Election and Brexit negotiations
British Marine comments on General Election and Brexit negotiations
Friday, 23 June 2017

British Marine’s Senior External Relations Executive, Andrew Harries, provides an update on the General Election result, the Queen’s Speech and the start of the Brexit negotiations.

“Two weeks on from a rather staggering Genera...

VIDEO: National Museum’s submarine HMS Alliance stars in Hollywood’s Transformers V
VIDEO: National Museum’s submarine HMS Alliance stars in Hollywood’s Transformers V
Friday, 23 June 2017

The National Museum of the Royal Navy’s HMS Alliance at Gosport’s Royal Navy Submarine Museum features in Transformers 5 filming. Credit NMRN

Land Rover BAR Academy crowned  Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Champions
Land Rover BAR Academy crowned Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Champions
Thursday, 22 June 2017

Image: Harry KH / Land Rover BAR

Ocean Signal Backs Lia Ditton in Bid to Become First Woman to Row Solo Across North Pacific
Ocean Signal Backs Lia Ditton in Bid to Become First Woman to Row Solo Across North Pacific
Wednesday, 21 June 2017

Ocean rower Lia Ditton with the Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1, one of several Ocean Signal devices she will be equipped with during her ambitious North Pacific solo crossing. Image: Jenn Heflin

Seafarers Awareness Week
Seafarers Awareness Week
Wednesday, 21 June 2017

Facing Brexit, the UK’s ‘island nation’ dependence on shipping and seafarers is set to grow.

As the UK embarks on Brexit negotiations, our island nation’s attention is being focused on the vital role our ports, harbours a...

New title sponsor for Southampton Boat Show
New title sponsor for Southampton Boat Show
Wednesday, 21 June 2017

British Marine Boat Shows has announced a partnership deal with TheYachtMarket.com for the Southampton Boat Show.

The two-year deal will see the 2017 and 2018 editions of the event be known as TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show. Founded i...

Land Rover BAR Academy dominate day one of Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Finals
Land Rover BAR Academy dominate day one of Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Finals
Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Day one of the 2017 Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Finals belonged to Land Rover BAR Academy who sit on top of the leaderboard heading into day two after two second places and a first place in the three races on day one.

Land Rover BAR Acade...

Blue Water Runner
Blue Water Runner
Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Elvstrøm Sails’ 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’ when the two-ply sails are ...

Sailing Superstars Of Tomorrow Go For Red Bull Youth America’s Cup
Sailing Superstars Of Tomorrow Go For Red Bull Youth America’s Cup
Tuesday, 20 June 2017

The serene island paradise of Bermuda will be rocking today and tomorrow when the world’s best young sailors fly across the Great Sound in the Finals of the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup.

Amid the already-charged atmosphere of the rac...

Greenings International debut as a Team Partner in the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race
Greenings International debut as a Team Partner in the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race
Tuesday, 20 June 2017

The team, which will be known as Greenings will be one of 12 70ft branded racing yachts which will take to the start line on 20 August, in Liverpool, to compete in the 40,000nm Clipper Race, the biggest round the world ocean race on the planet and...

1851 Trust inspires local students through the  Land Rover BAR Roadshow
1851 Trust inspires local students through the Land Rover BAR Roadshow
Tuesday, 20 June 2017

HRH The Duchess of Cambridge and students take part in a Q&A session with Sir Ben Ainslie live from Bermuda, to learn about the recent Land Rover BAR experience in the 35th America’s Cup. OnEdition 2017

Kiwis establish a solid lead over ORACLE TEAM USA
Kiwis establish a solid lead over ORACLE TEAM USA
Monday, 19 June 2017

Image: ACEA 2017 / Photo Gilles Martin-Raget

Mercury Powers World Record Attempt
Mercury Powers World Record Attempt
Monday, 19 June 2017

Mercury Verado outboards will be powering SUNUS Ocean Racing’s Spectre race boat in the team’s attempt to break the world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the British Isles this summer.

Special guest, Ben Fogle, TV personal...

Kiama X Jacket
Kiama X Jacket
Sunday, 18 June 2017

Kiama X is Zhik’s new range for coastal sailing and boating and is tailored specifically for women and men to enable free movement with a sleek fit. The high cut, fleece lined collar neatly houses the hi-vis offshore hood for all weather pro...

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