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Veterans celebrate end of gruelling round-Britain sailing expedition
Monday, 02 October 2017Round Britain Challenge
Volvo Ocean Race holds landmark sustainability workshop
Monday, 02 October 2017Volvo Ocean Race’s Anne-Cecile Turner presents to over 100 attendees at the Volvo Ocean Race Sustainability Training in Lisbon, Portugal. Image: Jen Edney/Volvo Ocean Race
Fusion 3D buoyancy aid
Monday, 02 October 2017Crewsaver, who celebrate 60 years of lifejacket technology this year, has announced the arrival of Fusion 3D buoyancy aid range. The buoyancy aids feature Fusion 3D technology to provide an unrestricting and comfortable fit. The range, consisting ...
Looking Seaward with Helena Lucas MBE
Sunday, 01 October 2017Paralympic Gold Medallist Helena Lucas MBE highlighted a local success story at the Southampton Boat Show when she presented the new Seaward 39 motor cruiser.
The layout accommodates four in the owner’s suite and mid-section guest cabin. S...
SailRacer Round Hayling
Sunday, 01 October 2017Round Hayling Island. Image: Tim Olin
New Guard Room café opens its doors at Turnchapel Wharf’s marine business centre
Sunday, 01 October 2017Lieutenant Colonel Ewen Southby Tailyour OBE, Emily Bohnet, Will Rahder, Ryan Bonney
B&G® launches Volvo Ocean Race Commentary & #heartoftherace Competition
Saturday, 30 September 2017 B&G® has announced the launch of its 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Race #heartoftherace competition. Two winners will each win a pair of tickets to go to Alicante for the start of the race. And for those who aren’t lucky enough to be th...Young sailing talent celebrated at MDL 30th anniversary Sail Training Awards
Saturday, 30 September 2017(L-R) George Hobwood, STA winner; Lesley Robinson MD for MDL; Keiran Robinson, STA winner; Eamonn Feeney, Chairman of OYT; Adam Gianfrancesco, STA winner; Dean Smith, Commercial Director at MDL
Launch of Only Girls Afloat
Saturday, 30 September 2017Around 30 women and girls helped launch a new scheme in South Wales to increase female participation in watersports.
They enjoyed the chance to try dinghy sailing, yachting and powerboating around Cardiff Bay as part of the new RYA Cymru Wales...
Seldén Mast Sponsors Golden Globe Race Sailor Susie Goodall
Saturday, 30 September 2017Seldén Masts Ltd is sponsoring Golden Globe Race participant Susie Goodall.
In June 2018 Susie will join 29 other international sailors in a single-handed, 30,000 mile, non-stop round the world race.
America’s Cup Protocol announced
Friday, 29 September 2017Image: Lloyd Images
CROWDS SET TO WELCOME HOME ROUND-BRITAIN CHARITY SAILING EXPEDITION
Friday, 29 September 2017Port Pendennis in Falmouth is set to open its doors to welcome home a team of injured veterans on a 2000-mile round-Britain sailing expedition.
17 crew members – many with little or no sailing experience – set sail from Falmouth on t...
Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting and Sea Mercy form partnership to bring Caribbean Relief
Thursday, 28 September 2017 Following the double blow dealt by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the International Yachting Community have shown their willingness to mobilize a massive relief effort to distribute essential services and goods to Barbuda and Dominica.The humanitarian or...Winners crowned at RYA Zone and Home Country Championships
Thursday, 28 September 2017Image: Paul Wyeth
Princess Yachts Launch Princess Lifeline with MedAire
Thursday, 28 September 2017Princess Yachts has partnered with emergency response service MedAire to launch Princess Lifeline – a new 24/7 international SOS service that will give all new Princess yachts and their owners access to medical and security assistance, where...
Les Voiles de St. Barth: Regatta Will Carry On in 2018
Thursday, 28 September 2017Image: Jouany Christophe
TOM DOLAN OUT TO MAKE HISTORY IN MINI TRANSAT
Thursday, 28 September 2017Solo sailor Tom Dolan will aim to make history by becoming the first Irishman ever to finish on the podium of the iconic Mini Transat race, which begins on 1 October.
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Raymarine Axiom Pro
Thursday, 28 September 2017The Raymarine Axiom™ Multifunction Display line has been expanded with the introduction of the Axiom Pro. Designed for offshore enthusiasts and professional captains, Axiom Pro features Raymarine’s HybridTouch™ control, combining...
Controls in Belgium for red diesel remain suspended
Wednesday, 27 September 2017Boats with red diesel in their tanks can continue to visit Belgium without fear of fines.
The RYA has secured confirmation from the Belgian Ministry of Finance that controls in Belgium for red diesel remain suspended until further notice.
Length of Britain record smashed
Tuesday, 26 September 2017Image: Alex Palmer / Vendee Vision
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