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RNLI and Helly Hansen announce strategic partnership to help save lives
Thursday, 22 March 2018Helly Hansen has committed to supporting the RNLI for the next five years through a variety of life-saving activities. These include delivering drowning prevention messages to their customers, generating income, supporting fundraising and safety c...
Land Rover BAR set to begin their Sport Relief ‘Grind-athon’
Thursday, 22 March 2018This evening, at 2200, Land Rover BAR start their epic Sport Relief Challenge; a 24 hour ‘Grind-athon’ hosted at the team HQ, Old Portsmouth. The team – supported by members of the Royal Navy Rugby Team – will host a non-st...
Humanitarian floatplane lands to mark World Water Day
Thursday, 22 March 2018United Nations’ World Water Day, 22 March, is an international occasion drawing attention to the challenges faced by billions of people around the world who do not have access to clean water.
Those...
Hayling Island Sailing Club’s three-day Open Whitsun
Wednesday, 21 March 2018Hayling Island Sailing Club’s three-day Open Whitsun looks set to be even bigger and better in 2018.
The event, now in its third year, will take place 26 – 28 May. The weekend is a ‘must-do’ regatta for anyone interested ...
Fairline Benelux to open biggest showroom in The Netherlands
Wednesday, 21 March 2018Fairline Yachts’ dealer in the Benelux and West Germany region, Jonkers Yachts, reveals it is set to launch The Netherlands’ biggest boat showroom.
Officially opening on 23 June, the new 1,500 square metre showroom is situated in the...
All aboard for launch of new charity racing team
Wednesday, 21 March 2018Staff and beneficiaries from Turn to Starboard get ready to race
Earn double commission in April with RYA Joining Point
Tuesday, 20 March 2018Since launching the RYA Joining Point programme some 437 boating organisations have signed up to the scheme earning them commission by promoting the benefits of RYA membership and helping the association grow its membership base.
In the last yea...
RYA secure tabling of amendment to EU withdrawal bill
Tuesday, 20 March 2018The Royal Yachting Association and British Marine are calling on the government to clarify how it will protect the rights of the UK’s recreational boaters after Brexit.
An amendment to the EU Withdrawal Bill would, if passed, oblige the go...
Sailing to debut in Invictus Games Sydney 2018
Monday, 19 March 2018An Invictus Games training day at Whitefriars Sailing Club.
J Class Winners in St Barths
Sunday, 18 March 2018One year ago when the J Class fleet was at it hammer and tongs, racing their first regatta of a historic season, the newly launched Svea was in Europe still completing first sea trials.
Today they secured their first regatta victory together whe...
Free coaching at the RORC Easter Challenge
Sunday, 18 March 2018Image: Rick Tomllnson
Alinghi crowned champions of 2018 Extreme Sailing Series™ Act 1
Saturday, 17 March 2018Image: Lloyd Images
RORC Caribbean 600
Saturday, 17 March 2018Image: Paul Wyeth/pwpictures.com
Mike Golding to open new facilities at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Saturday, 17 March 2018Round the World race winner Mike Golding OBE is to open new five-star facilities after a £.4m investment at the Beaulieu River Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour.
To welcome sailors for the start of the season, the upgraded showers and fac...
H2Flow Jacket
Friday, 16 March 2018Partners and first-hand testers of Helly Hansen gear are MAPFRE, the Volvo Ocean Race team. The professionals in this team require gear that covers all conditions, from the warmer climate of the Mediterranean to the bitter cold temperatures of the...
Land Rover BAR Gladiator in San Diego for the NOOD Regatta
Thursday, 15 March 2018
Image: Harry KH / Land Rover BAR
VISIT SEATTLE STEALS DRAMATIC CLIPPER RACE VICTORY INTO QINGDAO
Thursday, 15 March 2018Image: Ollie Geibel
Would you like to skipper an electric launch on Constable’s beautiful River Stour?
Thursday, 15 March 2018Stour Lighter
Crewsaver Warsash Spring Championship 2018
Thursday, 15 March 2018Image: Close Hauled Photography
Velsheda, Topaz, Svea Line Up in St Barths
Wednesday, 14 March 2018© J Class/Carlo Borlenghi
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