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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.

IRC Rating Rule at the Heart of International Team Racing Revival
IRC Rating Rule at the Heart of International Team Racing Revival
Wednesday, 12 November 2025

The IRC Rating Rule continues to strengthen its position as the unifying measurement system for top-level offshore competition, as two of the sport’s most prestigious team events — the Sardinia Cup 2026 and the Admiral&rsq...

Raymarine Collaborates with Seabed 2030 Project to Advance Global Seabed Mapping
Raymarine Collaborates with Seabed 2030 Project to Advance Global Seabed Mapping
Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Raymarine recently entered a strategic collaboration with ​​The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project​​​ – an ambitious global initiative to ​​inspire​​ 100% of the world’s oc...

The RYA 150 Podcast: Episode 8
The RYA 150 Podcast: Episode 8
Tuesday, 11 November 2025

What if a summer job by the water could spark a lifelong career?
What if a childhood hobby turned into a chance to travel the world?
What if sailing wasn’t just a sport, but a future?

Bluebird K7 stars in the Lady Mayor’s Show
Bluebird K7 stars in the Lady Mayor’s Show
Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Donald Campbell’s legendary hydroplane, Bluebird K7, starred in the Lady Mayor’s Show on Saturday (8th November) which was broadcast live on BBC 1 to over 20 million people.

First episode of Gone Fishing leads to increase in demand for some UK rivers
First episode of Gone Fishing leads to increase in demand for some UK rivers
Monday, 10 November 2025

Following the launch of the new season of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, viewers have been inspired to explore one of the featured UK rivers.

Medway Queen – Remembrance Weekend
Medway Queen – Remembrance Weekend
Monday, 10 November 2025

PS Medway Queen is famous, not only for her time as an excursion steamer or her years as a night club on the Isle of Wight, but also for her service in the Second World War. She swept mines in the Channel and in the North Sea and went on to train ...

Littlehampton RNLI announces date for its annual December Dip event
Littlehampton RNLI announces date for its annual December Dip event
Monday, 10 November 2025

Littlehampton RNLI’s December Dip fundraising event has now become a regular fixture in the winter calendar and is scheduled to be held this year on Sunday 7 December at The Beach cafe on Littlehampton’s East Beach.

New Podcast: Adrift
New Podcast: Adrift
Monday, 10 November 2025

It is the early 1970s and a young British family is attempting to sail around the world when catastrophe strikes. The Robertsons have sold everything they own to embark on this trip. But their epic odyssey soon turns into a desperate fight for the...

Cornish Sail Training Yacht Celebrates 40 Years with Landmark Youth Expedition
Cornish Sail Training Yacht Celebrates 40 Years with Landmark Youth Expedition
Thursday, 06 November 2025

Morvargh Sailing Project, a Cornish Sail Training organisation based in Fowey, will mark the 40th anniversary of its vessel Helen Mary R with ASPIRE40, a 40-day youth expedition around the English Channel in 2026.

MDL Marinas launches ‘We Remember Together’ campaign in support of the Poppy Appeal
MDL Marinas launches ‘We Remember Together’ campaign in support of the Poppy Appeal
Thursday, 06 November 2025

In the lead up to Remembrance Sunday on 9 November, MDL Marinas is bringing its communities together to honour the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces through its ‘We Remember Together’ campaign, supporting the vital work of The ...

Launch into the new season at the 2026 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Launch into the new season at the 2026 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Thursday, 06 November 2025

The UK’s biggest celebration of small boat sailing and watersports returns to Farnborough International on 21 – 22 February 2026, bringing together the community for a weekend of inspiration, innovation and practical know-how.

Your Voice Matters: RYA Opens Landmark Survey for UK Sailing and Boating Community
Your Voice Matters: RYA Opens Landmark Survey for UK Sailing and Boating Community
Thursday, 06 November 2025

The time has come to have your say with the Reflections on Water Survey. 

Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer charity launches Christmas campaign
Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer charity launches Christmas campaign
Thursday, 06 November 2025

Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer charity is looking to give more young people the chance to believe in a brighter future after the trauma of cancer next summer as it launches its annual Christmas campaign.

Poppy curtain of remembrance goes on display at Buckler’s Hard
Poppy curtain of remembrance goes on display at Buckler’s Hard
Thursday, 06 November 2025

As Remembrance Day approaches, Buckler’s Hard joins the nation in honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who served. Following the meaningful VE Day display in May, the team have once again come together to create a carefully crafted t...

Justine Mettraux and Charlie Dalin named 2025 Rolex Sailors of the Year at World Sailing Awards
Justine Mettraux and Charlie Dalin named 2025 Rolex Sailors of the Year at World Sailing Awards
Thursday, 06 November 2025

Vendee Globe heroes Justine Mettraux and Charlie Dalin were named Rolex World Sailors of the Year at the World Sailing Awards hosted by the Royal St George Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland.

Running for purpose, not just the finish line
Running for purpose, not just the finish line
Wednesday, 05 November 2025

After more than 30 years of short distance running, Jakie Jewell, Chief Executive of Children’s Sailing Trust (CST), will take on the 2026 TCS London Marathon in aid of the charity she leads and loves.

Sunseeker to receive fresh capital investment
Sunseeker to receive fresh capital investment
Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Sunseeker will receive a fresh capital investment into the Sunseeker Group from its lenders Cheyne Capital and Cross Ocean Partners (together, the “Lenders”), providing the platform for its long-term future success.

EU Transport Plan backs technology-neutral fuel and infrastructure decarbonisation pathway for recreational boating
EU Transport Plan backs technology-neutral fuel and infrastructure decarbonisation pathway for recreational boating
Wednesday, 05 November 2025

European Boating Industry welcomes the European Commission’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) released today as a groundbreaking moment for Europe’s boating industry.

Stories of Courage podcast
Stories of Courage podcast
Wednesday, 05 November 2025

The RNLI launched a new podcast, Stories of Courage, to mark Remembrance Day.

The Freedom of Boating
The Freedom of Boating
Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Space behaves differently on water.

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