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Gipsy Moth IV is to return to Buckler’s Hard for the 50th anniversary of Sir Francis Chichester returning home to the Beaulieu River after his epic voyage to become the first person to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe.

To mark the ...

Spanish team MAPFRE completed overall Leg Zero victory in the early hours of Wednesday and struck the first psychological blow in the build-up to the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18.

But what the Leg Zero series of qualifiers confirmed above all is tha...

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Central London’s only marina, St Katharine Docks by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, is hosting its 9th annual celebration of colourful classic boats this September, set to be bigger and better than ever before with a display of over 40 vint...

: The Spirit of Falmouth sailing into Albert Docks in Liverpool as part of the Round Britain Challenge.

Sunsail was delighted to be right at the heart of the action taking place at Lendy Cowes Week 2017, featuring thrilling races, exciting announcements and some very special guests.

Over 100,000 spectators were in attendance at Lendy Cowes Week 20...

The Henri Lloyd Breeze Holdall has been designed for both on land and on water. Offering 50L of storage the bag has been made from highly durable polyester and features an internal silver lining for better internal visibility. There are ...

Alinghi finishes sixth in the Act and drops to third on the 2017 scoreboard. © Lloyd Images

Xabi Fernández and his in-form MAPFRE team claimed their second victory in Leg Zero qualifying with another commanding performance in the build-up to the Volvo Ocean Race.

MAPFRE had a lead of seven nautical miles when they crossed the fi...

Rob Graham, 39, from Angmering, West Sussex, has been formally announced as the professional skipper who will lead the Nasdaq team entry in the 40,000-nautical mile Clipper Race, the biggest round-the-world yacht race, when it sets sail from Liver...

HRH princess Anne meets with young people who have taken part in the National Citizenship Service (NCS) at UKSA.

Boaters urged to combat carbon monoxide in light of MAIB report findings

The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published its report following an investigation into the fatal accident which occurred on board the motor cruiser Va...

Success in sport requires considerable determination and perseverance; they in turn require a goal to fuel them. In the case of French yachtsman, Didier Gaudoux, his dream was to win the Rolex Fastnet Race.

It was an ambition conceived in the la...

A project to improve access for disabled people on Burton Mill Pond has come to fruition with the formal opening of a new access ramp and pontoon and the launch of a wheelchair accessible Wheelyboat Mk I.

The Wheelyboat project has been organise...

Since launching in June, nearly 3,000 RYA members have already taken advantage of the exclusive free ticket offer to the 2017 Yachtmarket.com Southampton Boat Show, and there is still time for you to claim your FREE ticket.

Not only can members ...

Start area for the Series B competitors, Race Week 2016. Photo: Liz Sagues

From Simrad comes the RS20 DSC marine VHF radio, ideal for a variety of boats from small RIBs to larger cruisers. The radio includes a high contrast black-on-white display that is clearly visible in bright sunlight. Nighttime visibility has also b...

People wanting to learn how to sail — or improve their existing knowledge — are being given more opportunities to master the skill later this year.

Due to demand, the Trinity Sailing Foundation is offering additional weeks of RYA tui...

A team of veterans affected by military operations has swapped home comforts for two months of nautical endurance as they attempt to sail 2000 nautical miles around the British Isles.

Under blue skies the crew of 17 veterans – many with li...