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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

Family set to launch ‘Emily’s Code’ to save lives
Family set to launch ‘Emily’s Code’ to save lives
Thursday, 02 March 2017

Emily’s Code, which honours the memory of teenager Emily Gardner, is set to launch on 4 March at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show in London. The Code, which was debated  in Westminster Hall, aims to prevent accidents at sea by highlighting ke...

Rooster Sailing showcases Barton Marine’s EasySplice at RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show
Rooster Sailing showcases Barton Marine’s EasySplice at RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show
Wednesday, 01 March 2017

Barton Marine’s EasySplice

Boatshed: Proud to be Local; Privileged to be Global
Boatshed: Proud to be Local; Privileged to be Global
Wednesday, 01 March 2017

Boatshed has a global reach, but understands the importance of ‘local boots on the ground.’ Boatshed is now the largest yacht brokerage organisation in the world, with agents, partners and brokers working across the UK, Europe, US, Asia and Em...

International sailing challenge
International sailing challenge
Tuesday, 28 February 2017

In May 2017, Brighton based skipper Robert Munns is taking 65 adults with Multiple Sclerosis from 15 countries on a sailing challenge in Croatia.

The Oceans of Hope Challenge in May will be a flotilla of 10 boats. Its key aim is to bring people ...

Les Voiles de St. Barth
Les Voiles de St. Barth
Tuesday, 28 February 2017

© Jouany Christophe

JHYC Valentine’s Regatta creates a splash
JHYC Valentine’s Regatta creates a splash
Tuesday, 28 February 2017

Two action packed days of racing, three party nights and a Junior Regatta bought together sailors, visitors and residents of Jolly Harbour, Antigua for an unparalleled weekend. This year saw a record number of entries with the courses being run mo...

Suzuki to showcase safety boat packages at RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show
Suzuki to showcase safety boat packages at RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show
Tuesday, 28 February 2017

Suzuki to showcase the ultimate safety boat packages at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show, 4 – 5 March.

Returning once again as the title sponsor of the RYA Dinghy Show, Suzuki Marine will be showcasing the very latest in outboard motor technolog...

Andrew Simpson Foundation and Bart’s Bash team back at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show
Andrew Simpson Foundation and Bart’s Bash team back at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show
Tuesday, 28 February 2017

The Andrew Simpson Foundation and Bart’s Bash team is back at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show for a third year and with a fabulous line-up of fun activities and some important messages as they continue flying the flag and fundraising in memory of...

Musto’s 2017 dinghy collection
Musto’s 2017 dinghy collection
Monday, 27 February 2017

Musto has presented their return to dinghy sailing with a collection designed to meet the needs of the worlds most demanding boats, and the new breed of performance athletes that drive them.

They have worked directly with their partner Groupama ...

Land Rover BAR Academy ready for 2017
Land Rover BAR Academy ready for 2017
Monday, 27 February 2017

Land Rov​er BAR Academy S​quad competing i​n Extrem​e Sailing Series

Cloudy Bay announces support of sailing in the UK
Cloudy Bay announces support of sailing in the UK
Monday, 27 February 2017

Ben Fogle aboard the Cloudy Bay yacht ‘Voila’, in the Marlborough Sound. Image: Cloudy Bay / Jack Watson.

RR28 sailing yacht
RR28 sailing yacht
Monday, 27 February 2017

The RR28 is a 8.6m trailerable sailing yacht with luxurious interiors and excellent sailing performance.

The open-plan interiors offer uncompromising habitability, with an average height of 1,98 meters in the saloon and a deckhouse completely wi...

Help the search to find the best name for a boat
Help the search to find the best name for a boat
Monday, 27 February 2017

Boat owners are being asked to help in the hunt to find the best boat names by MS Amlin, formerly Haven Knox-Johnston, the boat insurance specialists.

The idea was prompted by their own name change to become MS Amlin .

Allen Brothers at the 2017 RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show
Allen Brothers at the 2017 RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show
Monday, 27 February 2017

Team Allen 49er sailor Dylan Fletcher at 2016 show

Two wildcard entries set to join Extreme Sailing Series™
Two wildcard entries set to join Extreme Sailing Series™
Sunday, 26 February 2017

Like its French counterpart, Team Tilt enters the starting blocks with valuable GC32 experience from the Racing Tour. © Loris Von Siebenthal

ELEMIS announced as Ladies Day Sponsor for Cowes Week 2017
ELEMIS announced as Ladies Day Sponsor for Cowes Week 2017
Sunday, 26 February 2017

Cowes Week Ltd have announced ELEMIS are joining as the Official sponsor of Ladies Day.

Noella Gabriel, Co-Founder and Managing Director at ELEMIS, said: “We are delighted to be the official sponsor of Ladies Day at Cowes Week. Ladies Day ...

Vendee2020Vision: Six best solo sailors selected
Vendee2020Vision: Six best solo sailors selected
Saturday, 25 February 2017

While in Les Sables d’Olonne competitors continue to stream across the finish line of the Vendée Globe after three-and-a-half months at sea, in Southampton work continues to train up British sailing talent to give them the best chance...

Pre-Season discount offer on Navionics chart updates for RYA Members
Pre-Season discount offer on Navionics chart updates for RYA Members
Saturday, 25 February 2017

With the new boating season nearly upon us, it’s important that your electronic chart is up to date before you get out on the water again.  Thanks to a partnership with Navionics, RYA members enjoy preferential prices for chart updates ...

Win a sailing holiday around the Greek Islands with the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show
Win a sailing holiday around the Greek Islands with the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show
Saturday, 25 February 2017

If you’ve always dreamt of sailing around the beautiful Greek Islands enjoying the sunshine and exploring turquoise waters then this is the competition for you. No experience is needed-all you need is a sense of adventure!

The RYA Suzuki D...

Clipper Race coxswain training commences
Clipper Race coxswain training commences
Saturday, 25 February 2017

We often tell the stories of the 40 per cent of crew who take on the Clipper Race with no previous sailing experience, but there are also many talented and experienced sailors amongst the fleet.

A number of these more experienced crew members ar...

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