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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.

Poole Harbour Boat Show
Poole Harbour Boat Show
Sunday, 23 April 2017

Visitors to the 2017 Poole Harbour Boat Show, in association with Sunseeker, will have plenty to keep them occupied this year.  The show, which is free to enter, takes place between 19-21 May.

There’s a marina full of boats and more t...

Portsmouth Regatta looks forward to continued growth
Portsmouth Regatta looks forward to continued growth
Sunday, 23 April 2017

Since its rebirth this once Royal regatta has enjoyed excellent support and is now the largest regatta in the Eastern Solent. With the promise of over 60 entrants and good support from commercial partners the 17 – 18 June event is sure to be...

Constant Wear
Constant Wear
Sunday, 23 April 2017

The SOLAS approved Constant Wear lifejacket has been designed to be worn for long periods of continuous wear, achieving high performance in extreme environments. The lifejacket has a single adjustment side and it is zip fronted making it quick and...

Ben Fogle Supports Oyster Project to help clean up the Solent
Ben Fogle Supports Oyster Project to help clean up the Solent
Saturday, 22 April 2017

Ben Fogle moving Oysters to permanent housing at Port Hamble Marina. Image: MDL

West Mersea Yacht Club completes major refurbishment
West Mersea Yacht Club completes major refurbishment
Saturday, 22 April 2017

West Mersea Yacht Club has just completed a major refurbishment of its clubhouse in addition to upgrading its facilities both on and off the water. The club aims to provide a warm welcome to visitors and offers new services to benefit both members...

Evinrude leads the way both on and off the water
Evinrude leads the way both on and off the water
Friday, 21 April 2017 A new spring promotion offering a 10-year manufacturer-backed warranty on purchases of Evinrude E-TEC engines when purchasing any model from participating UK Evinrude dealerships until 30 June 2017 is being introduced by BRP.

The offer aims to ...

Weird Fish ‘swims in’ to support Poole Harbour Boat Show
Weird Fish ‘swims in’ to support Poole Harbour Boat Show
Friday, 21 April 2017

Weird Fish has confirmed its support for the Poole Harbour Boat Show in Dorset for a third year running.

Weird Fish will join more than 100 stalls at the Poole Harbour Boat Show, wh...

Liberty Boat Shoes
Liberty Boat Shoes
Thursday, 20 April 2017

For the ladies who love a touch of colour the Sebago Dockside boat shoes are sure to stand out with textiles from London-based Liberty Art Fabrics. Ideal for on the boat or simply out and about this summer, there are several styles and fabrics to ...

Cloudy Bay sponsors the UK’s FAST40+ Class
Cloudy Bay sponsors the UK’s FAST40+ Class
Thursday, 20 April 2017

Wine producer, Cloudy Bay, adds sponsorship of the growing FAST40+ Class UK circuit to its portfolio of sailing events to further bring to life its invitation to ‘Come Sail Away’.

One of the newest and most exciting competitive keelb...

Artemis Investment Management brings the Red Arrows back to Cowes Week
Artemis Investment Management brings the Red Arrows back to Cowes Week
Thursday, 20 April 2017

Image: UK Crown Copyright 2017

Three UK sailing teams take wins at Les Voiles de St. Barth
Three UK sailing teams take wins at Les Voiles de St. Barth
Wednesday, 19 April 2017

Image: Jouany Christophe

HMS Enterprise returns home after three years at sea
HMS Enterprise returns home after three years at sea
Wednesday, 19 April 2017

Arriving at Plymouth, the Royal Navy’s HMS Enterprise has returned home after an epic 35-month deployment sailing across the globe and saving thousands of lives at sea.

In almost three years, she has steamed 150,000 nautical miles, vi...

Queen’s personal message sets sail from Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Festival
Queen’s personal message sets sail from Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Festival
Tuesday, 18 April 2017

Her Majesty the Queen has written a letter to the people of Canada which will be delivered on board vessels taking part in the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta.

The personal message will be carried on board the Tall Ships taking part in the R...

Four men to attempt world record by rowing Indian Ocean
Four men to attempt world record by rowing Indian Ocean
Monday, 17 April 2017

Robin, Billy James, Barry

Final day of Tall Ships Festival 2017
Final day of Tall Ships Festival 2017
Monday, 17 April 2017

Hundreds of thousands of visitors enjoyed a fantastic weekend of entertainment at the Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Festival.

The event has been London’s largest over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend and culminated in the spectacular Parade of...

Kaskelot sails into Sutton Harbour this month
Kaskelot sails into Sutton Harbour this month
Saturday, 15 April 2017

Kaskelot
Photo Rick Tomlinson

Tenth RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta open to all classes
Tenth RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta open to all classes
Saturday, 15 April 2017

Over the weekend of 4 – 6 August, the tenth RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta will return to Rutland Sailing Club.

The Regatta is the biggest event of its type in the country...

Sunseeker’s fastest ever selling model
Sunseeker’s fastest ever selling model
Friday, 14 April 2017

Manhattan 52

JL Audio to Take Part in Poole’s Biggest Ever Maritime Event
JL Audio to Take Part in Poole’s Biggest Ever Maritime Event
Friday, 14 April 2017

JL Audio Marine Europe will be exhibiting for the first time at the year’s Poole Harbour Boat Show.

This year’s show will run in conjunction with the Poole Maritime Festival and the prestigious European Maritime Day which is being ho...

Action Cameras
Action Cameras
Friday, 14 April 2017

Ideal for those who love travel and adventure, the Immerse 360 Action Camera will let you capture video and photos in 360 degrees. Or for lower budgets, and an ideal first action camera, there is the Escape HD5 Action Camera, which can also be bou...

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