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RACING FIT FOR ROYALTY ON DAY ONE OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
RACING FIT FOR ROYALTY ON DAY ONE OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
Thursday, 29 August 2024

His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain was treated to a real spectacle on day one of the Louis Vuitton Cup with desperately close racing and some very interesting take-aways in light-airs. The King took to a hydrogen powered foiling support vessel to...

Free visits to Buckler’s Hard Museum with Heritage Open Days Festival weekend
Free visits to Buckler’s Hard Museum with Heritage Open Days Festival weekend
Thursday, 29 August 2024

Visitors are invited to make the most of Heritage Open Days Festival with free entry to Buckler’s Hard Museum from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th September at the maritime village on the banks of the Beaulieu River.

Arksen 8 is set for global launch at Southampton Boat Show alongside new, technical apparel
Arksen 8 is set for global launch at Southampton Boat Show alongside new, technical apparel
Thursday, 29 August 2024

Arksen is bringing the global debut of the Arksen 8 to the Southampton International Boat Show. Visitors can witness the first model in the Discovery Series, designed to cater to the needs of modern, adventure-seeking families with a premium open ...

Discover the world of cruising with the Cruising Association at Southampton International Boat Show
Discover the world of cruising with the Cruising Association at Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 29 August 2024

The Cruising Association (CA) is excited to welcome visitors to Stand J419 in Ocean Hall at the Southampton International Boat Show. Whether you are just starting your cruising journey in UK waters, planning European inland waterway trips, or drea...

INEOS Britannia set to start ‘racing for keeps’ in the Louis Vuitton Cup
INEOS Britannia set to start ‘racing for keeps’ in the Louis Vuitton Cup
Wednesday, 28 August 2024

With just one day to go until the first stage of the 37th America’s Cup kicks off in Barcelona, INEOS Britannia Team Principal and Skipper Ben Ainslie said teams were “now racing for keeps where every point counts” and that ...

Henri-Lloyd sponsors marine conservation project launched at Dartmouth Royal Regatta Sailing Week
Henri-Lloyd sponsors marine conservation project launched at Dartmouth Royal Regatta Sailing Week
Wednesday, 28 August 2024

Sponsor and official clothing partner of Dartmouth Royal Regatta Sailing Week, Henri-Lloyd, is supporting marine environmentalist and broadcaster Monty Halls in his call out for local groups, schools, organisations and individuals to put forward i...

The Southampton International Boat Show Welcomes Apprentices, Students, and Career-Seekers to Explore Exciting Opportunities in the Marine Sector
The Southampton International Boat Show Welcomes Apprentices, Students, and Career-Seekers to Explore Exciting Opportunities in the Marine Sector
Wednesday, 28 August 2024

The Southampton International Boat Show (13-22 September) is set to open its doors to hundreds of apprentices, school children, and career-seekers, as the marine industry showcases an array of exciting opportunities within the British marine secto...

New Horizons Project in Bristol
New Horizons Project in Bristol
Tuesday, 27 August 2024

The New Horizons Project is currently operating at The All Aboard Watersports Centre in Bristol, connecting local young people aged 10-20 with the world of sailing through work with local community groups, educators, and organisations.

NEW UK DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP
NEW UK DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP
Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Yamaha Motor UK has announced a new strategic distribution partnership with Finnish boat manufacturer Terhi, a brand of Oy Brandt Ab. 

New full-fibre network enhances life-saving operations around the UK’s coastline
New full-fibre network enhances life-saving operations around the UK’s coastline
Tuesday, 27 August 2024

A £175 million communications network connecting 163 remote radio sites across 11,000 miles of UK coastline is now operational ensuring His Majesty’s (HM) Coastguard’s effective frontline emergency response continues for thousand...

INEOS Britannia ends Preliminary Regatta with win against Orient Express Racing Team
INEOS Britannia ends Preliminary Regatta with win against Orient Express Racing Team
Sunday, 25 August 2024

INEOS Britannia has ended the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta with a win against the French Orient Express Racing Team. The British Challenger of Record, racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, fought hard to secure the win after incurring an e...

EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND WIN THE LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA
EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND WIN THE LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA
Sunday, 25 August 2024

As the sun set in Barcelona on a memorable Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta, it was Emirates Team New Zealand spraying the Moët & Chandon champagne as winners, after a super-tight final battle with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli. Undoubtedly t...

INEOS Britannia secures race win in dramatic battle against Alinghi Red Bull Racing
INEOS Britannia secures race win in dramatic battle against Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Saturday, 24 August 2024

INEOS Britannia started the third day of the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta with a race win against Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI). The match race was the most intense of the regatta so far, with both teams executing the start before an extremel...

CHANGING FORTUNES ON DAY THREE OF LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA
CHANGING FORTUNES ON DAY THREE OF LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA
Saturday, 24 August 2024

On day 3 there was no change at the top of the leaderboard overnight with Emirates Team New Zealand holding firm after a win against the Swiss whilst the charging Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli kept the pressure on and secured the second podium spot wit...

Ben Ainslie vows to come back stronger after ‘tough’ race between INEOS Britannia and Emirates Team New Zealand
Ben Ainslie vows to come back stronger after ‘tough’ race between INEOS Britannia and Emirates Team New Zealand
Friday, 23 August 2024

For the first time in the 37th America’s Cup, Challenger of Record INEOS Britannia faced Defender Emirates Team New Zealand in their AC75 race boats. It wasn’t the result the British team, racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, was h...

KIWIS ON TOP AT LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA
KIWIS ON TOP AT LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA
Friday, 23 August 2024

Barcelona, once again, put on its finest display today on day two of the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta. The standings show that Emirates Team New Zealand sit on top of the leaderboard tonight and today, the Defenders of the Louis Vuitton 37th ...

WILLIAMS JET TENDERS TO DISPLAY BRAND NEW MODELS AT SIBS
WILLIAMS JET TENDERS TO DISPLAY BRAND NEW MODELS AT SIBS
Friday, 23 August 2024

Williams Jet Tenders is making a splash during this year’s Southampton Boat Show (SIBS) with the debut of its refreshed SportJet 520 and a limited-edition TurboJet 325, marking the company’s 20th anniversary in style.

New partnership to provide added protection for RNLI lifesavers
New partnership to provide added protection for RNLI lifesavers
Friday, 23 August 2024

Grangers has entered a three-year partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), becoming the charity’s ‘Official Aftercare Partner’.

RS Aero Cycle Challenge takes charity bike ride to another level
RS Aero Cycle Challenge takes charity bike ride to another level
Friday, 23 August 2024

Four members of the RS Marine Group team are taking on a challenge in memory of their much-loved friend and colleague, Maciej Nowaczyk, who sadly lost his fight with cancer earlier this year.

LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA OPENING DAY REVEALS PLENTY
LOUIS VUITTON PRELIMINARY REGATTA OPENING DAY REVEALS PLENTY
Thursday, 22 August 2024

The Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta got underway in Barcelona today with all four scheduled races between the six competing teams taking place in near-perfect conditions.

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