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HOT TOPIC: Anchoring With Care
Saturday, 31 August 2024Here we share some invaluable advice on how to minimise your impact when anchoring, from the RYA’s environmental programme, The Green Blue.
Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge visits America’s Cup Team INEOS Britannia in Barcelona
Friday, 30 August 2024Double Olympic Champion and sub-two-hour marathon runner (INEOS 1:59 Challenge) Eliud Kipchoge has visited the British America’s Cup team, INEOS Britannia, at their base in Barcelona.
WIND SHUTS DOWN AFTER TWO RACES ON SECOND DAY OF LOUIS VUITTON CUP
Friday, 30 August 2024A tricky day for the Race Officers at the Louis Vuitton Cup who managed to get two races completed before the wind shut-down to below the 6.5 knot lower limit average across a zephyr-laden course and caused the racing to be reluctantly cancelled a...
Round Britain eRIB Challenge Completed
Friday, 30 August 202418-year-old Harry Besley has completed a never attempted before journey around Britain in his electric RIB, stopping at over 45 locations across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, travelling approximately 1,708 nm over the course of 31...
Setback for Emirates Team New Zealand
Thursday, 29 August 2024After racing on Race day one of the Louis Vuitton Round Robin, as the team were lifting their AC75 ‘Taihoro’ from the water, there was an issue with the lift and the boat landed heavily onto its supporting cradle.
INEOS Britannia kicks off Louis Vuitton Cup with race win against its oldest rivals
Thursday, 29 August 2024INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd in the 37thAmerica’s Cup, kicked off the Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series) with a win against its oldest rivals, New York Yacht Club American Mag...
RACING FIT FOR ROYALTY ON DAY ONE OF THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP
Thursday, 29 August 2024His 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
Thursday, 29 August 2024Visitors 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
Thursday, 29 August 2024Arksen 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
Thursday, 29 August 2024The 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
Wednesday, 28 August 2024With 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
Wednesday, 28 August 2024Sponsor 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
Wednesday, 28 August 2024The 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
Tuesday, 27 August 2024The 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
Tuesday, 27 August 2024Yamaha 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
Tuesday, 27 August 2024A £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
Sunday, 25 August 2024INEOS 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
Sunday, 25 August 2024As 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
Saturday, 24 August 2024INEOS 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
Saturday, 24 August 2024On 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...
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