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RYA Club of the Year 2024 finalists announced
Friday, 26 January 2024The RYA Club of the Year Awards recognise and celebrate the exceptional efforts and dedication of RYA Affiliated Clubs across the United Kingdom over the past 12-24 months.
Open Skies Cornwall completes Ship-to-Shore testbed flights in Falmouth’s drone-friendly harbour
Friday, 26 January 2024 Drones have been flying over the UK’s first ‘drone-friendly’ harbour in Falmouth this week as part of ship-to-shore flight trials carried out by Open Skies Cornwall – a UK Research and Innovation-Future Flight Challenge progra...Entries open for the Round the Island Race
Friday, 26 January 2024The Island Sailing Club has announced that entries are now open for the 2024 edition of Britain’s Favourite Yacht Race, the Round the Island Race, which is being held on 15 June.
Stunning scenery of Buckler’s Hard in TV’s semi-finals of Sky Arts’ Landscape Artist of the Year
Friday, 26 January 2024Semi-finalists of Sky Arts’ Landscape Artist of the Year can be seen painting the stunning scenery of Buckler’s Hard when the episode is broadcast on Wednesday 21st February.
New Build Boats with Boatshed - Atomic 22
Friday, 26 January 2024Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats, fishing boats and even innovative stand up boats!
Glasgow boat builder Ultimate Boats wins new deal to build two recyclable military RIBs
Thursday, 25 January 2024Glasgow UK boat builder Ultimate Boats is building two new recyclable RIBs after winning a deal with a UK maritime security client.
PlainSailing.com boosted to Platinum!
Thursday, 25 January 2024Charter experts PlainSailing.com received the Feefo Platinum Service Award – the highest award possible from the independent review company!
MARITIME VOLUNTEER SERVICE PLAYS KEY ROLE IN TRAINING WARSASH MARITIME SCHOOL OFFICER CADETS
Thursday, 25 January 2024A new unit of the Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) formed in Southampton in 2023 has been making positive waves with their local nautical community.
BSS Welcomes Calor Confirmation of the Continued Supply of 3.9kg Propane and 4.5kg Butane Cylinders
Thursday, 25 January 2024Just before Christmas, Calor’s Network Team reaffirmed that Calor is to continue to supply the 3.9kg propane and 4.5kg butane cylinder sizes and is working hard to return supply to normal as soon as possible.
Ferrari to enter sailing competitions
Thursday, 25 January 2024A new project begins; a great challenge that stems from Ferrari’s racing DNA and innovative drive.
World Sailing up-date on Russian and Belarusian athletes
Wednesday, 24 January 2024In line with the International Olympic Committee’s position on the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus as independent neutral athletes, the World Sailing Board met on 19 January and agreed that for athletes with a Russian or Be...
Sustainability takes centre stage at Formula Kite European Championships
Wednesday, 24 January 2024The organisers of the Formula Kite European Championships, held in Portsmouth last year, have been awarded the Platinum Clean Regatta Award, by conservation organisation, Sailors for the Sea.
A Glimpse into the Future of Boating: My Experience at the Düsseldorf Boat Show 2024: Neil Chapman
Wednesday, 24 January 2024The Düsseldorf Boat Show 2024 unfurled its sails, showcasing an impressive array of maritime wonders. Though slightly less crowded than in previous years, the show continued to be a beacon for boating enthusiasts and industry professionals.
Clothing best buys at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Wednesday, 24 January 2024In the run up to the season-opening RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show, we’ll be helping you hone in on some of the ‘best buys’ to expect from the exhibitors, from top recommended clothes, boats and hardware to boardsports, holidays...
Cowes-Torquay-Cowes Offshore Powerboat Race
Tuesday, 23 January 2024The Cowes-Torquay-Cowes offshore powerboat race celebrates its 63rd birthday this August Bank Holiday and the organising committee of the British Powerboat Racing Club have made some bold moves to secure the growth of the event and commemorate its...
Sail 4 Cancer Appoints James Cole As Patron
Tuesday, 23 January 2024James Cole, founder and CEO of luxury cruise specialist Panache Cruises, has been appointed Patron of the marine charity Sail 4 Cancer.
Clipper Race postpones departure from Australia
Tuesday, 23 January 2024The next leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has been postponed as a tropical cyclone makes its way towards the Queensland coast.
Fairline wows Boot Düsseldorf with duo of debuts
Monday, 22 January 2024Fairline unveiled its Targa 40 in a world debut and its Squadron 58 in a European debut today at Boot Düsseldorf, which runs until 28 January 2024.
Yamaha acquires electric marine propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo
Monday, 22 January 2024Yamaha has signed an agreement to acquire all shares of marine electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo, with the aim of strengthening its development capabilities in the field of electric propulsion, as well as supporting Yamaha’s efforts ...
Ocean Globe Race
Monday, 22 January 2024Fresh tuna sashimi, sunbathing on deck, board games in the cockpit, surrounded by flocks of albatross and pods of dolphins in 15 knot winds on the aft-stern. No! This is not a line from a cruise brochure but the reports from THE SOUTHERN OCEAN OGR...
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