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Training underway ahead of 2018 season
Training underway ahead of 2018 season
Sunday, 26 November 2017

Following a busy 2017 season of racing around the French and British coastline including La Solitaire URGO Le Figaro and The Rolex Fastnet Race, The Offshore Academy sailors resume training, turning their attention to the 2018 season.

With ...

Unicef claims first Clipper Race victory
Unicef claims first Clipper Race victory
Saturday, 25 November 2017

Image: Clipper Race

Thrilling finish to emotionally charged race
Thrilling finish to emotionally charged race
Saturday, 25 November 2017

After 25 days and almost 4,800nm of racing across the Southern Ocean, the finish positions for Race 3: The Dell Latitude Rugged Race from Cape Town, South Africa, to Fremantle, Australia, will come down to the final few nail-biting hours.

MAPFRE win epic Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race
MAPFRE win epic Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race
Friday, 24 November 2017

Image: Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race

Breeze coming on for leaders with Cape Town finish on the horizon
Breeze coming on for leaders with Cape Town finish on the horizon
Thursday, 23 November 2017

Leg 02, Lisbon to Cape Town, day 19, morning on board Dongfeng. Photo by Jeremie Lecaudey/Volvo Ocean Race. 23 November, 2017. Image: Clipper Race

Zhik’s Black Friday sale extends to Christmas
Zhik’s Black Friday sale extends to Christmas
Thursday, 23 November 2017

Bargains to be had in Zhik’s Black Friday warehouse sale.

Do not miss this fabulous chance to get your Christmas shopping in early for your loved ones. Pick up on a huge range of 2017 models, including Zhik’s super thin Superwarm®...

ASV GLOBAL DELIVERS AUTONOMOUS SYSTEM TO THE CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE
ASV GLOBAL DELIVERS AUTONOMOUS SYSTEM TO THE CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE
Thursday, 23 November 2017

ASV Global has converted a 26ft hydrographic survey launch to enable it to operate autonomously using the proven ASView control system, while maintaining its ability to operate in a conventional manned mode.

The launch, which is part of the Cana...

Beneath the Surface: The Art of Dredging
Beneath the Surface: The Art of Dredging
Thursday, 23 November 2017

Dr. Ben Carroll, In-house expert and Assistant Project Manager at MDL Marinas, shares his insight into the art of dredging and why this is an essential practice for all marinas.

Maintaining an exemplary marina which offers an efficient service i...

ELLIOT BROWN OCEAN SPRINT RESULTS
ELLIOT BROWN OCEAN SPRINT RESULTS
Wednesday, 22 November 2017

Image: Clipper Race

Boats.co.uk announces Parker Boats dealership
Boats.co.uk announces Parker Boats dealership
Wednesday, 22 November 2017

(L-R) Dan Chaffe- Parker Boats Brand Manager, Boats.co.uk and Mick Mills MD Sussex Boat Shop

Sunseeker sponsors Poole Harbour Boat Show
Sunseeker sponsors Poole Harbour Boat Show
Wednesday, 22 November 2017

Sunseeker Predator 50

VIDEO: New America’s Cup class boat announced
VIDEO: New America’s Cup class boat announced
Tuesday, 21 November 2017

The concept drawings for the new 75 foot monohull that will contest the 36th America’s Cup in 2021 have been announced by the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand.

SuperFoiler Secure World Beaters
SuperFoiler Secure World Beaters
Tuesday, 21 November 2017

The world’s best sailors will line-up on Australian waters for the first season of the SuperFoiler Grand Prix circuit.

Home-grown America’s Cup winner Glenn Ashby (Emirates Team New Zealand) has announced he will join forces with cou...

38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Tuesday, 21 November 2017

Image: Laurens Morel

Nominations open for the RYA Regional Youth Champion Awards
Nominations open for the RYA Regional Youth Champion Awards
Tuesday, 21 November 2017

The RYA is turning the spotlight on 2017’s most promising young sailors, windsurfers and powerboaters by opening nominations for the RYA Regional Youth Champion Awards.

These awards are a fantastic opportunity for clubs, class associations...

England’s bathing waters hold high standards
England’s bathing waters hold high standards
Tuesday, 21 November 2017

New bathing water quality statistics show England’s favourite swimming spots have maintained high standards.

Standards have remained high following last year’s record results which showed bathing waters were the cleanest since record...

Winter storage savings in East Cowes
Winter storage savings in East Cowes
Monday, 20 November 2017

Kingston Marine Boatyard is offering competitively priced winter storage both in the yard and under cover in the ‘Kingston Boat Store’.

The Boatyard is conveniently located in East Cowes just three minutes from the Red Funnel ferry t...

Winter berthing at Shepards Wharf Marina
Winter berthing at Shepards Wharf Marina
Sunday, 19 November 2017

Image: Shepards Wharf Marina

Fatality in Clipper Race
Fatality in Clipper Race
Sunday, 19 November 2017

Image: Clipper Race

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