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Poole Regatta 2018
Poole Regatta 2018
Wednesday, 26 July 2017

Image: Mahu Hau

Discover Sailing supported by Lendy
Discover Sailing supported by Lendy
Wednesday, 26 July 2017 The Andrew Simpson Foundation has announced that Lendy – The Property Platform has agreed to support the ASF Discover Sailing programme, being run daily throughout Lendy Cowes Week.Sign-up for ASF Discover Sailing supported by Lendy is at the A...
Historic harbour to welcome waterborne visitors
Historic harbour to welcome waterborne visitors
Tuesday, 25 July 2017

An historic harbour at the heart of Greenock is now available for visiting yachts and leisure vessels thanks to a new berthing pontoon.

In its 19th century heyday the East India Harbour was at the heart of a bustling waterfront where goods from ...

Berthing master awarded a Royal Humane Society Award
Berthing master awarded a Royal Humane Society Award
Tuesday, 25 July 2017

Philippa Bull, a berthing master at Premier’s Brighton Marina, has been awarded a Royal Humane Society Award for rescuing a member of the public from the water during a night duty.

Philippa has received a certificate of commendation to be ...

First marina in the world to receive Platinum status
First marina in the world to receive Platinum status
Monday, 24 July 2017

Porto Montenegro has become the first marina ever to be awarded the 5 Gold Anchor Platinum accreditation, the highest status for any marina across the world.

Launched last year by operators of the Gold Anchor award scheme, The Yacht Harbour Asso...

ROLEX FASTNET RACE
ROLEX FASTNET RACE
Monday, 24 July 2017

The 2013 Rolex Fastnet fleet leaving the Solent. Image: Rolex-Kurt Arrigo

Cruiser For Sale In Aid Of Sail 4 Cancer
Cruiser For Sale In Aid Of Sail 4 Cancer
Monday, 24 July 2017

A Round-The-World cruising yacht is being sold by its owner to raise funds for UK sailing charity Sail 4 Cancer.

The Warwick 46, similar to the more usual Cardinal 46 but with a centre instead of an aft cockpit, was built by the Tania Yacht Comp...

Countdown to tall ships visit in Plymouth’s historic Sutton Harbour
Countdown to tall ships visit in Plymouth’s historic Sutton Harbour
Monday, 24 July 2017

Plymouth’s historic Sutton Harbour is preparing to welcome two spectacular replica tall ships next month.

The Nao Victoria and the Boa Esperanza ships will sail for the first time together to visit Britain’s Ocean City from 15 &ndash...

Autopilot Controller
Autopilot Controller
Monday, 24 July 2017

The Simrad AP48 Autopilot Controller is a dedicated control head for Simrad Continuum autopilot systems, featuring an optically bonded 4.1-inch full colour display. The AP48 provides a 170-degree viewing angle and full access to advanced Cont...

Barcelona glory for Oman Air
Barcelona glory for Oman Air
Monday, 24 July 2017

Oman Air sealed fourth-round victory in style, sailing a flawless race to cross the line with a mammoth lead of more than two minutes over closest rivals SAP Extreme Sailing Team. Image: Lloyd Images

HMS ALBION REDEDICATED BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT
HMS ALBION REDEDICATED BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT
Monday, 24 July 2017

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Ocean Racing Veteran Takes Over Helm of Unicef for Clipper
Ocean Racing Veteran Takes Over Helm of Unicef for Clipper
Monday, 24 July 2017

Ocean racing veteran Bob Beggs is returning to the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, to lead the Unicef team for the 2017-18 edition, taking over the role from the team’s current Skipper, Tristan Brooks.

Clipper Race Director Mark Light ...

Poole Harbour Commissioners donate to Julia’s House
Poole Harbour Commissioners donate to Julia’s House
Saturday, 22 July 2017

Poole Harbour Commissioners have presented a cheque for £500 to Julia’s House, the children’s hospice charity dedicated to bringing comfort and care to families across Dorset and Wiltshire.

The donation, made by Jim Stewart, Ch...

Huge cuttlefish mural for National Marine Week
Huge cuttlefish mural for National Marine Week
Saturday, 22 July 2017

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VIDEO: Back to their roots
VIDEO: Back to their roots
Friday, 21 July 2017

Zhik, the innovative sailing apparel specialist, is returning to its roots as the official clothing sponsor of the 2017 McDougall McConaghy Moth World Championships. And, ten years on, the Moths are returning to their spiritual home on Lake Gar...

AQUA GO
AQUA GO
Friday, 21 July 2017

The Chatham Aqua Go range of footwear for women is designed for active, water-based activities. These high-performance shoes are lightweight with ultra-grip in wet conditions. Reef and Tide are the latest styles featuring durable le...

LIVERPOOL ANNOUNCES TEAM ENTRY IN CLIPPER RACE
LIVERPOOL ANNOUNCES TEAM ENTRY IN CLIPPER RACE
Friday, 21 July 2017

Liverpool 2018, Liverpool City Council’s newest international destination campaign, will be a team entry in the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race, which starts in just under a month, on August 20, from the city’s historic Albe...

Bright future beckons for The National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool
Bright future beckons for The National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool
Friday, 21 July 2017

Short term plans to invest up to £500,000 at Hartlepool’s National Museum of the Royal Navy have been announced for the next year.

An upgraded play ship for families, conservation work on centrepiece HMS Trincomalee, which is celebra...

FAST40+ One Ton Cup
FAST40+ One Ton Cup
Thursday, 20 July 2017

This September, the FAST40+ Class will compete for the prestigious One Ton Cup for the second time.

Created by the Cercle de la Voile de Paris (CVP – Paris Yacht Club) in 1899, the One Ton Cup is steeped in history and reputation in the wo...

Still time to take part in the tenth RYA Sailbility Multiclass Regatta
Still time to take part in the tenth RYA Sailbility Multiclass Regatta
Wednesday, 19 July 2017

With just over two weeks to go until RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta returns to Rutland Sailing Club (5-6 August), organisers are reminding disabled sailors that it is not too late to sign up to compete.

The regatta which is celebrating its t...

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