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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.

Oktoberfest at Bembridge Harbour
Oktoberfest at Bembridge Harbour
Friday, 10 February 2017

There is a new event to be held at the Duver Marina on 23 September, to coincide with the Bembridge Harbour Food Festival weekend and Isle of Wight Day.

Taking inspiration from the tradition of German beer festivals, this Oktoberfest will have a...

Closure of public galleries at the Royal Marines Museum
Closure of public galleries at the Royal Marines Museum
Thursday, 09 February 2017

Royal Marines Museum

SpotMe Strobe
SpotMe Strobe
Thursday, 09 February 2017

Exposure Lights miniature waterproof SpotMe Strobe uses rapid flash strobe sequencing so that sailors, paddlers and surfers can quickly and easily attract attention if they are in difficulty. The SpotMe weighs 35 grams and is designed to be worn a...

Edge-Water secure Sasga Minorchino distribution
Edge-Water secure Sasga Minorchino distribution
Thursday, 09 February 2017

Edge-Water Marine have been appointed sole UK distributors of Sasga Yachts, the Minorcan built range of semi- displacement motor yachts.

Edge-Water MD, Nick Edgington, said he is delighted with this appointment as it fulfils his company’s ...

Traverse Fleece
Traverse Fleece
Wednesday, 08 February 2017

The Traverse fleece, in male and female styles, is made from a medium weight knit with a light brushed back to trap warming air. This high stretch fabric uses flatlock seams for added comfort and features a welded zip fastening pocket to the left ...

Countdown to the start of EFG Sailing Arabia – The Tour 2017
Countdown to the start of EFG Sailing Arabia – The Tour 2017
Wednesday, 08 February 2017

EFG Bank Sailing Arabia The Tour 2016. Dubai. UAE Pictures of the fleet training close to the city today prior to the start of the 2016 race. Image Lloyd Images

RYA Powerboat Racing Awards
RYA Powerboat Racing Awards
Wednesday, 08 February 2017

Some 250 racers, supporters, friends and family united to celebrate the success of British Powerboat Racing across the sport’s many disciplines at the RYA Powerboat Racing awards ceremony 2016.

33 awards were presented to the crème-...

 Join Alex Thomson for a Parade of Sail through the Solent
 Join Alex Thomson for a Parade of Sail through the Solent
Wednesday, 08 February 2017

Credit Mark Lloyd

New festival coming to Poole
New festival coming to Poole
Wednesday, 08 February 2017

Taste of the South is a brand new local food, drink and produce festival coming to Dorset this May and has been created in association with the week-long Poole Maritime Festival 15 – 21 May.

Poole Maritime Festival is estimated to attract ...

RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show App available to download
RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show App available to download
Wednesday, 08 February 2017

The RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show is returning to Alexandra Palace, London, over the weekend of 4-5 March and you can now download the free official show app, available on all Android, Kindle and iOS devices.

From the interactive floorplan to the full ...

Royal Southern Yacht Club to host second Hamble Classics Regatta
Royal Southern Yacht Club to host second Hamble Classics Regatta
Tuesday, 07 February 2017

In the foreground is the overall Concours d’Elegance winner for 2016, Nick and Liz Harvey’s pre-1912 Falmouth Quay punt Sophie with Steve Meakin’s gaff yawl Cormorant to leeward. Image: Chris Gillingham...

5th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta
5th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta
Tuesday, 07 February 2017

Preparations are in hand for the St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Association’s 5th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta, which will be held on 30 April at Lackford Lake, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

The regatta was initiated five years ago ...

Legends Race to celebrate Volvo Ocean Race history in 2017-18
Legends Race to celebrate Volvo Ocean Race history in 2017-18
Tuesday, 07 February 2017

The Volvo Ocean Race will celebrate 45 years of history with a Legends Race on the final leg of the 2017-18 edition from Gothenburg to The Hague.

Any yacht to have featured in the Whitbread Round the World Race or Volvo Ocean Race, dating back t...

Get Ready for PCYC 2017
Get Ready for PCYC 2017
Tuesday, 07 February 2017

The new season of Officine Panerai’s vintage yacht races is on the way, a calendar full of events devoted to historic yachts.

The official calendar of the 2017 season of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge starts in April with the classic...

Royal Navy salutes The Queen for her Sapphire Jubilee
Royal Navy salutes The Queen for her Sapphire Jubilee
Tuesday, 07 February 2017

UK Crown Copyright 2017

Land Rover BAR launch race boat in Bermuda
Land Rover BAR launch race boat in Bermuda
Monday, 06 February 2017

Land Rover BAR launch America’s Cup Race Boat R1. Image: Lloyd Images

Drew Marine Signal & Safety supports YO! Row
Drew Marine Signal & Safety supports YO! Row
Saturday, 04 February 2017

Lia Ditton prepping for her incredible Yo! Row expedition next year.

Digital Boat Platform, Targeting Client Expectations, Boosts Sales
Digital Boat Platform, Targeting Client Expectations, Boosts Sales
Friday, 03 February 2017

Brokers seek to reach international markets; Boatshed’s digital platform has global reach, and analyses data to match sales with most likely buyers

‘Pioneers to Professionals: Women and the Royal Navy’
‘Pioneers to Professionals: Women and the Royal Navy’
Friday, 03 February 2017

Despatch riders worked in all weathers, delivering messages and parcels to ships and naval establishments and were responsible for the maintenance of their motorbikes.
The National Museum of the Royal Navy

Motorboat and RIB Show at Swanwick Marina
Motorboat and RIB Show at Swanwick Marina
Thursday, 02 February 2017

Premier Marinas will be holding its Premier Motorboat and RIB Show at Swanwick Marina on 25 – 26 March from 10am to 4pm.

This free to enter show will feature a mix of brokers and manufacturers offering boats that are suitable for a dry sta...

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