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VIDEO: One Year until 37th America’s Cup Match Race 1
Thursday, 12 October 2023It is the most anticipated day of any America’s Cup campaign. Race 1 of the America’s Cup Match is now precisely one year away and will be raced in the blue Mediterranean waters just off the Barcelona beach front.
Last call! Volunteers Mates wanted to join inspirational sailing adventures with Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer trust
Wednesday, 11 October 2023The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is looking for volunteer Mates to inspire young people living through and beyond cancer to believe in a brighter future, and the deadline for applications is fast approaching.
RNLI supports global lifesaving leaders from across the world
Wednesday, 11 October 2023Drowning prevention experts from across the globe came to Poole last week to take part in the RNLI’s Leaders in Lifesaving course.
Innovative Marking Technology Helps Protect Nation’s Protected Shipwrecks from Heritage Crime
Wednesday, 11 October 2023For the first time in the UK, Historic England is using new technology to forensically mark artefacts including cannons from some of England’s 57 most historic and archaeologically important Protected Wreck Sites. Marking these artefacts giv...
VIDEO: The McIntyre Ocean Globe Beat, Bash and Bounce to Cape Town
Wednesday, 11 October 2023The long, choppy upwind beat to Cape Town is proving challenging for the crews of the McIntyre Ocean Globe. With the calm of the doldrums a distant memory, the relentless South Easterlies means the yachts are moving, but it is taking its toll on b...
Premier Marinas becomes the first UK marina group to switch to HVO
Tuesday, 10 October 2023Premier Marinas has become the first UK marina group to make the switch to using HVO fuel in boatyard plant machinery and equipment.
Raymarine extends LightHouse charts to cover Belgian and Dutch coastal and inland waterways
Tuesday, 10 October 2023Raymarine has announced the extension of its LightHouse Charts to encompass the coastal and inshore waters of Belgium and the Netherlands. Raymarine users in the region will have access to a new level of precision, clarity, and detail in marine na...
Navigating mental well-being for yacht crew
Tuesday, 10 October 2023On this World Mental Health Day and beyond, Mynd empowers yacht crew to navigate the seas of life. Founded by former yacht crew member Sarah Kroker, Mynd has been born from first-hand knowledge, experience and the pressing need for resources and s...
Final entries for photographic competition to capture natural beauty of the Beaulieu River
Monday, 09 October 2023Amateur photographers who are inspired by the ever-changing beauty of the Beaulieu River are invited to send final entries for the 2023 competition.
10 years of Plain Sailing…
Monday, 09 October 2023UK-based Charter experts PlainSailing.com are celebrating 10 years of offering hassle-free sailing holidays.
Heroes at Sea Honoured
Monday, 09 October 2023Six remarkable stories of skill and gallantry at sea have been recognised and rewarded at a national awards ceremony held in London.
Scorpion RIBs secures private investment to strengthen brand
Monday, 09 October 2023British boat builder Scorpion RIBs has secured private investment to develop new models across its range of 100% British built high-end recreation craft, strengthening the brand across the UK and European markets.
World Mental Health Day 10 October 2023 UKSA announces four youth ambassadors to motivate and support young people
Monday, 09 October 2023Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10 October, UKSA has announced four new youth ambassadors who will take on the role of being the voice of authority and motivation for young people training with UKSA.
Best of Solent Maritime celebrated at glittering Awards
Friday, 06 October 2023The winners of the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 were announced at a stylish ceremony held in Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard on Thursday 5 October.
Nominations are open for MDL’s Sail Training Awards 2024
Friday, 06 October 2023MDL Marinas is seeking nominations for its Sail Training Awards 2024.
D-Marin to play an active role at the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2023
Friday, 06 October 2023D-Marin is set to play an active role at the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC), 9 – 11 October. As long-time main sponsors of the event, D-Marin’s executive team will be in attendance to detail its approach to marina management an...
British Sailor completes 9000-mile Harbour Master Sailing Challenge, raising £25,000 for The Seafarers’ Charity
Friday, 06 October 2023Supported by Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS), British sailor Mark Ashley-Miller has completed his epic 9000-mile Harbour Master Sailing Challenge, raising over £25,000 for The Seafarers’ Charity.
New boat mooring system paves way for significant seagrass rewilding
Friday, 06 October 2023A pioneering project by the Marine Conservation Society and the Ocean Conservation Trust has recorded significant seagrass regrowth in Plymouth Sound, whilst continuing to allow safe boat mooring.
Pressure On To Reach Cape Town for Leg 2 Of McIntyre Ocean Globe!
Thursday, 05 October 2023With seven yachts across the equator and making steady progress towards Cape Town, it’s the tailenders that’s cause for nail-biting at the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race head office. Godspeed USA (01) and Explorer AU (08) are under increasi...
RAILBLAZA add the fishing-touch to the new Ribcraft Adventure 350
Thursday, 05 October 2023When Ribcraft were designing a small, functional, and versatile RIB, what better company to partner with than RAILBLAZA.
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