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Does your dog enjoy boating too? From Mayland Marine comes a range of dog lifejacket style buoyancy aids to protect your pet on the water.

Tony Cummins, Managing Director of Mayland Marine, said: “We are seeing an increasing number of peop...

As the first dive season on the wreck site of HMS Invincible in the Solent draws to a close this year, it has been announced the project has received initial Heritage Lottery Fund support to create a three-year programme to bring the excitement...

Volvo Penta has signed an agreement to become the major owner of premium outboard motor manufacturer, Seven Marine.

“With this acquisition, Volvo Penta is entering the outboard motor segment,” said Volvo Penta president, Björn I...

Sailors’ Society’s BySea Land Rover is looking for a name

Solent Steam Packet Chairman Doug Brodie, Shieldhall Captain Peter Roberts and Shieldhall Chief Engineer Graham Mackenzie with a 500th sailing cake – all passengers were offered a slice and to toast ‘full speed ...

Marine Conservation Society says its 2017 Plastic Challenge has been the most successful yet and shows there is a growing understanding of the effect plastic pollution is having on our oceans.

The charity has run a Plastic Challenge for the last...

Fairline Yachts is recruiting for 50 new staff members to add to the rapidly expanding production team at its factory in Oundle, Northamptonshire.

Workers are being recruited for a variety of roles including engineers, carpenters, CNC operatives...

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Torqeedo has announced the Travel 1003 C, a development of its Travel 1003 motor series.

The Travel 1003 C is a new version of Torqeedo’s bestselling electric outboard, now with extended range and runtime, along with an integrated lithium ...

The RYA tells us that once again the RYA Dinghy Show will be heading to the iconic Alexandra Palace, London for the only show in the world dedicated to all things ‘dinghy’.

Taking place over the weekend of 3-4 March 2018 the show pro...

Great for sailing, ZhikDry™ LT is Zhik’s ultra-light weight performance range of fast drying shirts. Soft, thin and comfortable to wear in high temperatures, the moisture wicking fabric keeps you cool and dry, while an anti-microbial t...

Ramsgate Week 2017 held in Ramsgate, Kent is hosted by the Royal Temple Yacht Club, and takes place between the 23 – 28 July.

Once again Ramsgate Week and Ramsgate Festival will overlap bringing...

The RYA tells us that once again the RYA Dinghy Show, will be heading to the iconic Alexandra Palace, London for the only show in the world dedicated to all things ‘dinghy’.

Taking place over the weekend of 3-4 March 2018 the show pr...

In an unscheduled change to the line up for the upcoming Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race, British sailor Dale Smyth will take over as Skipper of the CV25 team with immediate effect following the resignation of Rick Powell, who has made ...

Young people living in the Solent area are being invited to try sailing with UKSA and the Portsmouth Watersports Centre during the school holidays.

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The RNLI is aiming to take the stress out of safety at a popular Hampshire destination with the help of special ‘lifejacket lockers’ for boaters.

Working together, the RNLI and Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour on the Beaulieu River...