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Garmin’s Panoptix PS70 live sonar for deep-sea fishing
Tuesday, 13 February 2024Garmin has unveiled the Panoptix PS70, the latest addition to its award-winning live sonar lineup.
Garmin expands GPSMAP x3 series with new 16-inch chartplotter
Tuesday, 13 February 2024Garmin has announced the GPSMAP® 16×3 chartplotters— the newest addition to its popular GPSMAP x3 series that combines the same easy-to-use features, including built-in Garmin Navionics+ mapping and sonar support, with a stunning h...
Eleven Round the “Rock” in McIntyre OGR Leg Three
Monday, 12 February 2024It’s been a very dramatic few days in the Ocean Globe Race. The Italian IRC leader Translated 9 ITL (09) has retired from Leg 3 after being forced to divert to the Falkland Islands to repair cracks in the hull of the Swan 65, following three...
RYA Yachtmaster of the Year announced
Monday, 12 February 2024The RYA’s President, HRH The Princess Royal, presented 24-year-old Freddie Jablonski with the prestigious RYA Yachtmaster® of the Year award at the annual stakeholder lunch at Trinity House in London. The event was attended by gues...
March 2024 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 12 February 2024Are you thinking about selling your boat?
Source your new sailing set up
Sunday, 11 February 2024The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show will be packed to the rafters with the latest on-water kit. From foiling trimarans to high-performance sails, the Show will have all you need for the sailing season ahead.
Large scale multi emergency services exercise in Gravesend
Saturday, 10 February 2024 A large scale mass casualty exercise took place on LV21 in Gravesend Reach on 9 February. The code named ‘Exercise Red Ship’ has been declared one of the largest exercises ever held on the River Thames.A large noticeable presence of ...
Ocean Globe Leader Translated 9 Returns To Falklands With Hull Damage
Friday, 09 February 2024At 22:15 UTC on 8 February, the owner of Italian yacht Marco Trombetti, Translated 9 ITL (09) currently IRC race leader in the MCINTYRE OCEAN GLOBE RACE contacted Race Control to inform them of damage to the hull of the Swan 65. Two cracks had dev...
Crick Boat Show tickets on sale
Friday, 09 February 2024Advance tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Crick Boat Show, saving 10 per cent on the entry price.
2024 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show speakers confirmed
Friday, 09 February 2024The countdown is on to the 2024 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show and the full line-up of guest speakers is confirmed. The experts will be on hand to inspire and guide you in your own watersports journey over the season-opening showcase (24-...
Musto announces support for four Youth & Puig Women’s America’s Cup
Friday, 09 February 2024Musto’s close ties with the world’s leading sailors and events from the Olympics to the Vendée Globe continue today with the announcement of its support for four Youth teams and Women’s teams in the 37th America’s Cu...
YAMAHA MAKES WAVES AT BOATLIFE 2024
Friday, 09 February 2024BoatLife is set to include another stellar line-up of Yamaha outboards and marine products exhibited by Yamaha’s boat partners, with doors opening on 15 February 2023 for the 4-day event at the NEC in Birmingham.
New Build Boats with Boatshed - Rafnar
Friday, 09 February 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!
Maiden, Spirit Of Helsinki & Neptune Around Cape Horn In OGR
Thursday, 08 February 2024The all-female crew racing on the much-loved Maiden UK (03), rounded the infamous Cape Horn at 0415 UTC, on February 8th.
EBI welcomes focus on recreational boating industry in EU Transition Pathway for green and digital mobility ecosystem
Thursday, 08 February 2024European Boating Industry welcomes the Transition Pathway for the European mobility industrial ecosystem published by the European Commission.
Steamship Shieldhall announces 2024 Bournemouth Air Festival sailings
Thursday, 08 February 2024 Following confirmation of Bournemouth Air Festival dates for 2024, the volunteers at Steamship Shieldhall have announced that the heritage steamship will spend time in Poole in Dorset to visit the event. With concerns that 2024 may be the last year ...February 2024 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 07 February 2024Head over to BoatBid.com and have a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!
Pen Duick VI First To Cape Horn
Tuesday, 06 February 2024The renowned 73ft Bermudan Ketch, Pen Duick VI FR (14) skippered by the equally legendary Marie Tabarly, rounded the notorious Cape Horn at 04:51 UTC, 6th February.
New Suzuki DF250 ‘KURO’ to make UK debut at BoatLife
Tuesday, 06 February 2024Suzuki’s latest new outboard motor is set to be a real head-turner at the BoatLife show at the NEC (15 – 18 February).
Team GB’s Emma Wilson vows to go one better after World Championship silver
Monday, 05 February 2024Emma Wilson won silver in a dramatic climax to the iQFOiL World Championships in Lanzarote – and vowed to go one better at this summer’s Olympics.
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