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PlainSailing.com nominated a British Travel Award
Wednesday, 23 August 2023PlainSailing.com are on the shortlist for the ‘Best travel company for adventure holidays’ award.
boatpoint’s Southampton Used Boat Show
Tuesday, 22 August 2023boatpoint’s Southampton Used Boat Show is set for 22 – 24 September.
Ocean Globe Race pre-start festivities kick off next week
Tuesday, 22 August 2023With the race yachts and competing crews arriving daily, all is now set for the Ocean Globe Race pre-start festivities which will kick off next week in the Race Village at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. And there’s somethin...
Southampton International Boat Show launches The Beach Haven & Watersports Lake
Tuesday, 22 August 2023Brand new for 2023 – enjoy watersports experiences and the city centre’s only sandy beach.
Bembridge Harbour Family Fun Weekend
Tuesday, 22 August 2023The Bembridge Harbour Family Fun Weekend took place over 18 – 20 August.
VIDEO: France become the sixth team to sail in the 37th America’s Cup
Tuesday, 22 August 2023The Orient Express Racing Team base at the western end of the Port Vell became an operational sailing base with the maiden sail of their new AC40 replete with its eye-catching blue and gold livery to match the sailing talent onboard. The anniversa...
Britain’s kite girls lead the way at Sailing World Championships
Monday, 21 August 2023Britain showed its strength in the Olympics’ most exciting new sailing discipline, bringing home two world championship medals in the burgeoning Formula Kite class.
VIDEO: Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 finalists announced
Saturday, 19 August 2023Finalists shortlisted for the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 have been announced.
Suzuki Goes Large at The Southampton Boat Show
Saturday, 19 August 2023There will be even more Suzuki-powered boats on the water than in previous years as well as the very latest outboard technology on display in the form of the new DF350AMD with its integrated steering system, which allows for more streamlined riggi...
Bangor Marina achieves prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Award
Friday, 18 August 2023Bangor Marina has been honoured with the highly coveted 5 Gold Anchor Award by the Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), a recognition that solidifies its position as one of the premier marinas in the world.
Ocean First Marine launches new ranges of RIBS and Fast Fishing boats at Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 18 August 2023See the World Premier of Norden 600 from 3D Craft, Featherlight range of ultra-lightweight aluminium RIBs and Nividic 550 RIB.
Monty Halls set to give talk during Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 17 August 2023Join Raymarine at Britain’s biggest festival of boating and watersports, the Southampton International Boat Show from the 15 – 23 September 2023.
St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival
Wednesday, 16 August 2023This September, the annual boating extravaganza that is St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival will see over 40 beautiful vintage and exquisitely preserved vessels assemble in the historic central basin of the marina in London.
savvy navvy promotes safety with free accounts for qualified boating instructors
Wednesday, 16 August 2023Marine technology company savvy navvy is offering a free account for qualified boating instructors of its navigation app in a bid to continue to promote water safety to the next generation of boaters across the globe.
Youth Take On The World In Ocean Globe Race
Wednesday, 16 August 2023Being old-fashioned is back in fashion – if the numbers are anything to go by! At 1300hr, 10 September, 14 Ocean Globe Race yachts will set sail from the Royal Yacht Squadron start line, Cowes. Onboard, 31 under 24-year-olds step back in tim...
Paimpol was parfait!
Tuesday, 15 August 2023Golden Vanity the classic boat owned by First Class Sailing set out on its maiden voyage to Paimpol Sea Shanty festival. With five clients, a first mate and myself, Ross Brady, as Skipper it from Day One proved to be a very memorable voyage.
...Yamarin launches new eight-metre model in day cruiser range
Tuesday, 15 August 2023Finnish boat builder Yamarin, which uses Yamaha outboards on all its models, has launched a new eight-metre model in its popular day cruiser range, which brings Nordic practicality and the Mediterranean boating lifestyle together.
Winds of Change
Friday, 11 August 2023Karpaz Gate Marina in Northern Cyrpus welcomed organisers and team members from the Winds of Change project to the marina resort this week as they embark on the first of a series of training and team building sessions.
Yamaha partners with Bray Marine Sales to power Alonsea boats
Friday, 11 August 2023Pioneering marine propulsion and boat control system specialist, Yamaha Motor UK has partnered with Bray Marine Sales to power its new range from Alonsea Boats.
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race to dock in Oban, Scotland for first time ever
Thursday, 10 August 2023For the first time in its 27-year history, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will be making a stop in Scotland when it sails to Oban during its upcoming edition.
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