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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

The Oldies Club
The Oldies Club
Sunday, 23 June 2019

Over at Nauticalia there are some great t-shirts for the summer, and we especially like the Oldies Club range which celebrates the unique sense of humour, grumpiness and wisdom that comes after accumulating an abundance of life experience. Made f...

High Court challenge to Brexit regulation over wildlife risk
High Court challenge to Brexit regulation over wildlife risk
Friday, 21 June 2019

Image: Louise Broom

British sailors ready for German challenge
British sailors ready for German challenge
Thursday, 20 June 2019

Image: Sailing Energy/World Sailing

USA August Boatbid 2019
USA August Boatbid 2019
Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Our USA Boatbid Auction will be running from 9th to 13th August 2019, entries are now open.

Mates in Mind confirmed as headline charity for first ever ‘Regatta London’
Mates in Mind confirmed as headline charity for first ever ‘Regatta London’
Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Mates in Mind is one of the three headline charities for Regatta London, the first ever mass-participation paddle sports event taking place on the River Thames on 29 September, the only day when the Thames Barrier is closed.

This means that for ...

Nab Tower Pursuit 2019 raises over £4,500 for charities
Nab Tower Pursuit 2019 raises over £4,500 for charities
Tuesday, 18 June 2019

The Nab Tower Pursuit got off to a fine start at 10am on 15 June. They left GAFIRS slipway buoy, with SALT HEART, skippered by Kevin Raine, leading the way. The Mayor of Gosport Kathleen Jones, her husband and several other VIPs were able to w...

VIDEO: The Future of Yacht Design – Episode 4: 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
VIDEO: The Future of Yacht Design – Episode 4: 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Tuesday, 18 June 2019

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Dee Caffari discuss the developments in yacht design during Sir Robin’s sailing career to date in the latest episode of 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.

Summer Style
Summer Style
Monday, 17 June 2019

These sunglasses from Flying Tiger will allow you to show off your fun side this summer. From sherbet shades to sleek black cat-eyes, the range for 2019 covers all bases. And the really good news is that you can look cool and stand out from the c...

ROUND THE ISLAND RACE TWINS WITH BARCOLANA REGATTA
ROUND THE ISLAND RACE TWINS WITH BARCOLANA REGATTA
Monday, 17 June 2019

Image: Barcolana ArchiveStudio Borlenghi

Alex Thomson Awarded Top Honour by French Embassy
Alex Thomson Awarded Top Honour by French Embassy
Sunday, 16 June 2019

Alex Thomson, has been awarded the prestigious French National Order of Merit (“Ordre national du Mérite”) by French Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Jean-Pierre Jouyet.

In recognition of his services to the sport of sailing ...

Supertaff and Boatshed crew arrive in Portugal as ARC Europe rally draws to a close
Supertaff and Boatshed crew arrive in Portugal as ARC Europe rally draws to a close
Saturday, 15 June 2019

9,000 miles, two Atlantic crossings and one amazing experience is how Boatshed CEO Neil Chapman reflects on the past seven months as the Supertaff crew step onto dry land in Lagos.

Don’t miss the biggest spectacle on the Hamble River this year
Don’t miss the biggest spectacle on the Hamble River this year
Friday, 14 June 2019

The Hamble River Sailing Club is aiming to attract 100 boats to take part in its centenary sail past on the 6 August, to mark the very day the club was founded in 1919.

HRSC is oldest surviving sailing club on the Hamble River and has been an in...

Rising to the challenge of wind, rain and how to improvise with the laundry
Rising to the challenge of wind, rain and how to improvise with the laundry
Thursday, 13 June 2019

JUNE 13th – and less than 200 miles remaining on the Azores - Portugal leg of the ARC Europe Rally which includes rounding Cape St Vincent en route to Lagos. Squalls, mopping up and oil tankers are the order of the day in this latest report ...

Antigua Sailing Week supports Youth Day at Cowes Week
Antigua Sailing Week supports Youth Day at Cowes Week
Thursday, 13 June 2019

Cowes Week Limited, organisers of Cowes Week, the world’s best-known sailing regatta, is delighted to announce that they have partnered with another famous sailing regatta, this time from the Caribbean, Antigua Sailing Week, to further suppo...

Sunbeam Thursday Evening Racing 2019
Sunbeam Thursday Evening Racing 2019
Wednesday, 12 June 2019

What can be more sublime than slipping the mooring for an evening of sociable yacht racing in a stunningly attractive classic keelboat on the beautiful waters of Chichester Harbour!

This is what the Solent Sunbeam fleet does every week from May ...

One month to go until Panerai British Classic Week
One month to go until Panerai British Classic Week
Wednesday, 12 June 2019

Organised by the British Classic Yacht Club and sponsored by luxury watchmaker Panerai, Panerai British Classic Week will take place in Cowes from 13 – 20 July.

There is now one month to go until the start of the 2019 Panerai British Class...

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