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RYA renews long-term partnership with Bishop Skinner Marine
RYA renews long-term partnership with Bishop Skinner Marine
Wednesday, 03 April 2024

The RYA has renewed its partnership with boat insurance specialists Bishop Skinner Marine.

Beckett takes ILCA 7 dinghy lead after dramatic changes in World Cup Series event
Beckett takes ILCA 7 dinghy lead after dramatic changes in World Cup Series event
Tuesday, 02 April 2024

Great Britain’s Olympic hopeful Micky Beckett took advantage of a dramatic change of conditions at the 53 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Iberostar on the second day of the World Cup Series event.

Sea breezes in as normal service resumed at 53 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Iberostar
Sea breezes in as normal service resumed at 53 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Iberostar
Tuesday, 02 April 2024

The thermal sea-breeze conditions for which Mallorca’s Bay of Palma is world renowned returned to allow a full programme of competition to be completed today, getting the giant 53 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Iberostar Olympic cl...

MDL acquires 3.2-acre site to expand its Shamrock Quay Marina
MDL acquires 3.2-acre site to expand its Shamrock Quay Marina
Tuesday, 02 April 2024

MDL Marinas has announced the acquisition of a 3.2-acre plot at Lower William Street in Southampton, offering key expansion opportunities for its renowned Shamrock Quay Marina.

PEN DUICK VI TAKES OFF!
PEN DUICK VI TAKES OFF!
Tuesday, 02 April 2024

Continuing the theme of crazy, unusual weather all around the world during the 2023 McIntyre OCEAN GLOBE – a weak convoluted AZORES HIGH is handing out unique challenges for the fleet, but in the past few hours it is clear that PEN DUICK VI ...

ONESAILS GBR SAVES OVER 250 SAILS FROM LANDFILL IN FIRST YEAR WITH ‘RESAIL’ PLATFORM
ONESAILS GBR SAVES OVER 250 SAILS FROM LANDFILL IN FIRST YEAR WITH ‘RESAIL’ PLATFORM
Tuesday, 02 April 2024 Since partnering with ReSail by Clean Sailors in March 2023, OneSails GBR (East) has recycled, re-used and repurposed over 250 old and unwanted sails. Founded by not-for-profit organisation Clean Sailors in 2020, ReSail helps tackle the issue of old...
Vigilance seeks new Chair of Trustees
Vigilance seeks new Chair of Trustees
Tuesday, 02 April 2024

Vigilance, the Brixham-based heritage sailing trawler, is looking for a new Chair of Trustees following the untimely death last month of Colin Mawbey, the former chair.

Onboard with Boatshed - All At Sea April
Onboard with Boatshed - All At Sea April
Monday, 01 April 2024

Boat life

Revolutionary AI and Quantum Technology Unveil Lost City Of Atlantis Near Mary Rose Wreck
Revolutionary AI and Quantum Technology Unveil Lost City Of Atlantis Near Mary Rose Wreck
Monday, 01 April 2024

In a stunning blend of myth and modern technology, an international team of archaeologists, armed with AI scanning equipment and quantum computing power, has announced a breathtaking discovery. Utilizing subterranean radar from the independently f...

Princess Sofia Trophy marks Paris 2024 countdown
Princess Sofia Trophy marks Paris 2024 countdown
Sunday, 31 March 2024

What, where and when?

New Build Boats with Boatshed - Maritima
New Build Boats with Boatshed - Maritima
Friday, 29 March 2024

Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats and fishing boats!

YAMAHA MARINE UK RETURNS TO PARTNER WITH SEA ANGLING CLASSIC
YAMAHA MARINE UK RETURNS TO PARTNER WITH SEA ANGLING CLASSIC
Thursday, 28 March 2024

Yamaha Marine UK will once again be partnering with Sea Angling Classic in support of this year’s angling event, taking place between 20-23 June at the luxury waterside leisure hub of Port Solent on the South Coast.

Non-professional sailors depart Qingdao and embark on epic 5,000nm race across North Pacific
Non-professional sailors depart Qingdao and embark on epic 5,000nm race across North Pacific
Thursday, 28 March 2024

Today, the Clipper Race fleet began the tenth race, and longest ocean crossing of the circumnavigation. Race 10: The Ultimate Test of Perseverance is a 5,340nm race across the North Pacific from China’s Sailing City of Qingdao in China to Se...

Thames ‘mystery’ boat-owner faces costs of nearly £1,400
Thames ‘mystery’ boat-owner faces costs of nearly £1,400
Thursday, 28 March 2024

A high fine sends a warning message to those with unregistered boats with patrols on the Thames already beginning for summer 2024.

LAST CHANCE TO CATCH YOUR EARLY BIRD ROUND THE ISLAND RACE ENTRY
LAST CHANCE TO CATCH YOUR EARLY BIRD ROUND THE ISLAND RACE ENTRY
Thursday, 28 March 2024

The sailing race season has at last started, and with only 11 weeks to go until the 87th edition of the world-famous Round the Island Race, it’s all systems go at the Island Sailing Club. The Club has proudly organised this annual race since...

FINALLY NE TRADES TOWARD HOME FOR MCINTYRE OGR
FINALLY NE TRADES TOWARD HOME FOR MCINTYRE OGR
Wednesday, 27 March 2024

It proved another ‘challenging’ week for the McIntyre Ocean Globe crews as they navigated their way through the potholed doldrums, crossing the Equator and sailing back to the NE trade winds of the Northern Hemisphere.

Cast your vote for The Yacht Harbour Association Marina of the Year Awards 2024
Cast your vote for The Yacht Harbour Association Marina of the Year Awards 2024
Wednesday, 27 March 2024

The Yacht Harbour Association, anchored by Haven Knox-Johnston, has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 Marina of the Year Awards.

Haslar Marina
Haslar Marina
Wednesday, 27 March 2024

A boater’s paradise at the heart of the Solent, Haslar Marina is tucked away just inside the south-west corner of Portsmouth’s famous historic harbour, where everyone is welcome and where everything is taken care of by a team of passio...

South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show
South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show
Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Showcasing the best of global boating, this month sees the return of this popular event in Southampton.

Future Holidays
Future Holidays
Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Learning new skills, pillow-plumping robots and less crowds, please – a Sunsail survey reveals the future of the travelling Brit.

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