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Young Brits look to UK’s coastline, canals and lakes to enjoy physical pursuits on a regular basis
Young Brits look to UK’s coastline, canals and lakes to enjoy physical pursuits on a regular basis
Monday, 03 April 2017

Sports Minister, Tracey Crouch MP, with members of Medway Watersports for the launch of the Watersports Participation Survey

Palma 49er gold for Peters-Sterritt
Palma 49er gold for Peters-Sterritt
Sunday, 02 April 2017

Credit: Sailing Energy/Sofia.

Biosecurity Minister urges Broads sailors to Check, Clean, Dry
Biosecurity Minister urges Broads sailors to Check, Clean, Dry
Sunday, 02 April 2017

Local sailors are being called on to help protect waters and guard against the spread of invasive species such as the killer shrimp by doing a simple check, clean and dry of their equipment and clothing.

This was the message from the Biosecurity...

National Coastwatch mourns former Station Manager
National Coastwatch mourns former Station Manager
Saturday, 01 April 2017

National Coastwatch is mourning former Station Manager Richard McMinn who died at the end of March.

After a life-long career as an official Ministry of Defence photographer based in the naval base at Portsmouth, Richard joined the National Coast...

Line-up for Tall Ships Festival announced
Line-up for Tall Ships Festival announced
Saturday, 01 April 2017

A stunning line-up of entertainment and events has been revealed by the Royal Borough of Greenwich as the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta, organised by Sail Training International, draws closer.

Taking place over the Easter weekend of 13 &nd...

Tudor Sailing Club
Tudor Sailing Club
Saturday, 01 April 2017

Are you looking for a new way to get outdoors and active or find something you can enjoy together with the family? If the answer is yes Tudor Sailing Club club in Portsmouth is inviting you and your family to come and try sailing, gig rowing and k...

Historic vessel to celebrate its 125th year
Historic vessel to celebrate its 125th year
Friday, 31 March 2017

A historic sailing vessel will be celebrating a major milestone this spring with a special celebratory anniversary voyage across Devon and Cornwall.

Brixham Trawler Leader is turning 125 this year and, to mark the occasion, her current owners &m...

The London Boat Show unveils changed show for 2018
The London Boat Show unveils changed show for 2018
Thursday, 30 March 2017

British Marine Boat Shows, organiser of the London Boat Show, has announced plans for a re-defined event for next year.

The 2018 show will draw on its rich heritage, located in one of the world’s most iconic capital cities, whilst firmly s...

Volvo Noble Marine RS200 National Championships
Volvo Noble Marine RS200 National Championships
Thursday, 30 March 2017

Entry to the Volvo Noble Marine RS200 National Championship has been declared open by past Class Chairman Pete Vincent.

“Tenby Sailing Club have a long history of running major Championships and are proud to be hosting the RS200s. We look ...

Blue Water Runner from Elvstrøm Sails is set to revolutionise downwind sailing
Blue Water Runner from Elvstrøm Sails is set to revolutionise downwind sailing
Thursday, 30 March 2017

Elvstrøm Sails innovative new ‘Blue Water Runner’ performs the role of three sails in one.

Designed as effectively two Yankee sails on a single luff cable, it works as a light up-wind genoa, a reaching ‘Yankee’ whe...

Youngsters prepare to set sail on ASPIRE 360
Youngsters prepare to set sail on ASPIRE 360
Thursday, 30 March 2017

Eight young people are preparing to leave Plymouth and set sail on the adventure of a lifetime to circumnavigate the UK aboard a 57ft tall ship.

ASPIRE 360 is an expedition organised by The Mórvargh Sailing Project, a social enterprise of...

Thousands of new beds to boost the English tourism market
Thousands of new beds to boost the English tourism market
Wednesday, 29 March 2017

The English tourism market is being boosted by a unique concept to add 20,000 beds without any impact on the country’s environment or infrastructure.

Based in Hampshire, but operating across the UK and overseas, the new business model uses...

National Legend Yachts Weekend
National Legend Yachts Weekend
Wednesday, 29 March 2017

As per the last two seasons, the third National Legend Weekend will take place at Dean & Reddyhoff’s Haslar Marina opposite the iconic Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth Harbour.

The weekend, 13 – 14 May, celebrates the Legend brand a...

Garmin’s inReach
Garmin’s inReach
Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Garmin’s inReach SE+ and inReach Explorer+ are the first Garmin devices with inReach satellite communication technology. They both have Pole to Pole global Iridium® satellite coverage for two-way messaging and SOS alerting anywhere in th...

Pre-Season Boat Show at Brighton Marina
Pre-Season Boat Show at Brighton Marina
Tuesday, 28 March 2017

With less than two weeks to go until the Pre-Season Boat Show at Brighton Marina, Premier Marinas has revealed the boat line-up for the upcoming show on 1 and 2 April.

Taking place 10.30am – 4pm each day, Brighton Marina’s top onsite...

Park’s pride as he prepares for Palma finale
Park’s pride as he prepares for Palma finale
Monday, 27 March 2017

Stephen Park with Rio 2016 Medallists. Credit: British Sailing Team/Richard Langdon

Anode Supplies introduce new offer for RYA members
Anode Supplies introduce new offer for RYA members
Monday, 27 March 2017

RYA member reward partners, Anode Supplies, are extending their RYA member offer to include Boero Mistral Antifouling alongside their range of sacrificial anodes.

Members can now take advantage of a 10 per cent discount on Boero Mistral Antifoul...

Kit the kids out for the America’s Cup!
Kit the kids out for the America’s Cup!
Sunday, 26 March 2017

Henri Lloyd Land Rover BAR Replica Cap

The Land Rover BAR Replica Junior Cap is constructed from 100 per cent cotton drill and features the team logos on the front. The cap design offers an adjustable fit via a back slider adjuster and has a pre...

The Royal Southampton Yacht Club steps aboard for Southampton Sailing Week
The Royal Southampton Yacht Club steps aboard for Southampton Sailing Week
Saturday, 25 March 2017

The Royal Southampton Yacht Club is throwing its support behind the first ever Southampton Sailing Week (May 24 to 29) as official race organiser.

The club will provide race organisation expertise during the week including; the essential race se...

Refurbished marina at St Katharine Docks London branded ‘a Camper & Nicholsons Marina’
Refurbished marina at St Katharine Docks London branded ‘a Camper & Nicholsons Marina’
Friday, 24 March 2017

Camper and Nicholsons Marinas will be managing and operating the Marina on behalf of Blackstone from February 2017 under a three year contract.

Now, the marina can accommodate superyachts up to 40m, has been brought up to modern standards and as...

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