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Top Plymouth marina creates catamaran berths
Top Plymouth marina creates catamaran berths
Thursday, 25 May 2017

New berthing spaces have been launched to host catamaran boats at the marina at Sutton Harbour based in the historic heart of Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City.

The 5 Gold Anchor marina at Sutton Harbour has widened some of its existing berth...

British powerboat championship takes battle to the broads
British powerboat championship takes battle to the broads
Wednesday, 24 May 2017

Image: PowerboatGP/Bryan Scott

Southampton Sailing Week gets underway
Southampton Sailing Week gets underway
Wednesday, 24 May 2017

The first ever Southampton Sailing Week is underway, offering a wealth of events both on and off the water.

The event runs from 24 to 29 May and will showcase watersports of all types, from sailing and powerboating to paddle boarding and rowing....

Championship Prize Giving
Championship Prize Giving
Wednesday, 24 May 2017

Images: All Prize Winners, Helly Hansen Trophy George Barker SB20 Trouble & Strife, Warsash Commodore’s Cup Sailplane IRC2, The Founders Salver Jon Powell J/80 Betty, Helly Hansen Trohpy, Glass Yacht Trophys. Cred...

VIDEO: RYA Push the Boat Out 2017 gets the nation sailing
VIDEO: RYA Push the Boat Out 2017 gets the nation sailing
Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Thousands of people across the UK took to the water over the past nine days and gave sailing and windsurfing a go with RYA Push the Boat Out.

Sunseekers and Sunshine at Taste of the South
Sunseekers and Sunshine at Taste of the South
Tuesday, 23 May 2017

The first ever Taste of the South festival took place in Poole Park, Dorset, which saw more than 13,000 visitors check out food, artisans, celebrity chefs and more as they took part in the Poole Maritime Week festivities.

The weekend event not o...

World Comes to Portsmouth for Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Crew Allocation
World Comes to Portsmouth for Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Crew Allocation
Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Clipper 17-18 Crew Allocation at the Guildhall, Portsmouth. Image: onEdition

Volvo Ocean Race launches official Sustainability Programme
Volvo Ocean Race launches official Sustainability Programme
Monday, 22 May 2017

Image: United Nations Environment

Female Skipper to lead Visit Seattle entry in next Clipper race
Female Skipper to lead Visit Seattle entry in next Clipper race
Sunday, 21 May 2017

Image: Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

Invictus Celebrates in Cowes
Invictus Celebrates in Cowes
Sunday, 21 May 2017

Sir Keith Mills Ker 40+ Invictus (www.shaunroster.com)

RACEGEEK d10
RACEGEEK d10
Saturday, 20 May 2017

Racegeek have created a new tactical racing tool. Designed for 20 to 35ft sports boats and yachts, the d10 combines the core functionality needed for inshore racing into one easy to use device. The race mode has three separate functions &ndas...

Fifth Volvo Ocean Race entry
Fifth Volvo Ocean Race entry
Saturday, 20 May 2017

Image: Andrea Francolini

Ramsgate Week 2017
Ramsgate Week 2017
Saturday, 20 May 2017

The excitement is building in Ramsgate, Kent for what is set to be a packed Ramsgate Week this year, both on and off-shore.

The official start to Ramsgate Week is 24 July at 10am, when the Mayor of Ramsgate fires the canon from the East Pier and...

MDL Marinas unveils line-up for Southampton Sailing Week
MDL Marinas unveils line-up for Southampton Sailing Week
Friday, 19 May 2017

Southampton will be taken over by a carnival of maritime events to mark the city’s first ever sailing week. To celebrate the inaugural festival, MDL Marinas has thrown its full support behind Southampton Sailing Week, stepping on board as an...

MDL MARINAS TO EXHIBIT AT POOLE HARBOUR BOAT SHOW
MDL MARINAS TO EXHIBIT AT POOLE HARBOUR BOAT SHOW
Thursday, 18 May 2017

MDL Marinas is exhibiting at the Poole Harbour Boat Show, taking place from Friday 19 – Sunday 21 May. This year’s show will also welcome the European Maritime Day on 20 May, combining the activities from across the two events to host ...

Volvo Ocean Race’s bold new vision
Volvo Ocean Race’s bold new vision
Thursday, 18 May 2017

Image: Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race

Bella 700 Raid arrives in UK
Bella 700 Raid arrives in UK
Thursday, 18 May 2017

Stingray Sportsboat UK Limited has taken delivery of the first new Bella 700 Raid pilothouse boat to arrive in the UK since its launch in September 2016.

The new Bella 700 Raid, nominated for European Power Boat of the year 2017, is a versatile ...

Second St Kilda Challenge to UK’s most remote outpost
Second St Kilda Challenge to UK’s most remote outpost
Thursday, 18 May 2017

The first race was won by Gordon Lawson’s J122 Moonstruck

More boats lining up for Liverpool and Bristol
More boats lining up for Liverpool and Bristol
Thursday, 18 May 2017

The Northern and Western Boat Shows have announced more of the boats that will be joining their line-up of powerboats, RIBs, narrow boats and sailing boats on show at Liverpool on 23 – 25 June and Bristol on 21 – 23 July, all at the he...

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