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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.

Solent Showdown
Solent Showdown
Saturday, 01 February 2020

Tickets are now on sale for the UK’s most exciting sailing event this summer, the Emirates America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth, taking place across 4 – 7 June.

The Solent is the most iconic and historic America’s Cup ve...

POWERDOLPHIN
POWERDOLPHIN
Friday, 31 January 2020

With a sleek, streamlined design, the PowerDolphin is an intelligent, multifunctional water drone. Offering the ability to capture 4K high-definition images, intelligent fish finding functionality and search and rescue support, the PowerDolphin ha...

Cowes seeks new volunteer Harbour Commissioners
Cowes seeks new volunteer Harbour Commissioners
Thursday, 30 January 2020

Cowes Harbour Office

New £2.5 million project launched to restore fragile marine habitats
New £2.5 million project launched to restore fragile marine habitats
Thursday, 30 January 2020

The future of England’s most important underwater habitats have received an important boost after a marine restoration project received £2.5 million funding.

The LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project, led by Natural England, will protect ...

LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD ENTRY TO ROUND THE ISLAND RACE 2020
LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY BIRD ENTRY TO ROUND THE ISLAND RACE 2020
Thursday, 30 January 2020

With just a few days to go until Early Bird entries close on 1 February, competitors are encouraged to take advantage of the discounts on offer and register their entry for the 2020 edition of the world-famous Round the Island Race.

This year&rs...

Yarmouth Sea Songs & Shanties Festival
Yarmouth Sea Songs & Shanties Festival
Thursday, 30 January 2020

John Conolly

Sail into Pirates Weekend Plymouth aboard a tall ship
Sail into Pirates Weekend Plymouth aboard a tall ship
Wednesday, 29 January 2020

Visitors are being given the chance to sail into Pirates Weekend Plymouth feeling like a real pirate, after a journey aboard the tall ship Atyla.

Atyla was built by hand in Spain in the 1980s and is based on a 19th century schooner, meaning she ...

Mercury & Dr Feelgood to headline at Crick Boat Show
Mercury & Dr Feelgood to headline at Crick Boat Show
Wednesday, 29 January 2020  Queen tribute band ‘Mercury’, and world renowned British band Dr Feelgood will take to the stage at this year’s Crick Boat Show (23  – 25 May), part of a host of entertainment planned at Britain’s biggest inla...
Earn a little extra in February with RYA Joining Point
Earn a little extra in February with RYA Joining Point
Tuesday, 28 January 2020

Throughout February, RYA affiliated clubs, recognised training centres and marine organisations signed up to the RYA Joining Point programme can take advantage of double commission for every new RYA member they sign up.

Set up in 2004 the Joinin...

Sail away with Wightlink for the  perfect February half term on the Isle of Wight
Sail away with Wightlink for the perfect February half term on the Isle of Wight
Tuesday, 28 January 2020

In 2019, the Isle of Wight was named one of the country’s best-rated destinations in TripAdvisor’s annual Travellers’ Choice awards. It was also recently awarded the UNESCO Biosphere reserve status, which celebrates the Island&rs...

South Coast Boat Show
South Coast Boat Show
Monday, 27 January 2020

Tickets are now available for the South Coast Boat Show, via southcoastboatshow.com. Entry to this exclusive event is free. Plus, those attending can book appointments to spend time onboard their favourite brands, via the website.

With headline ...

PERFORMANCE RANGE
PERFORMANCE RANGE
Monday, 27 January 2020

For 2020, Gill Marine has revamped its dinghy collection for adult and junior sailors. In the first wave of the new dinghy range, the products come from their Performance line, engineered for all round comfort and protection. The Performance dingh...

Boatshed.com - Bringing people who love boats together for more than 20 years
Boatshed.com - Bringing people who love boats together for more than 20 years
Monday, 27 January 2020

At Boatshed.com we want your experience of buying or selling a boat to be as easy and enjoyable as possible.

GLO LITE
GLO LITE
Friday, 24 January 2020

New for 2020, the Jon Buoy range from Ocean Safety will be further extended to incorporate the inclusion of Glo Lite, which uses innovative retro-reflective technology that significantly enhances the visibility of the hi-vis fabric, making it...

Gimson and Burnet set sail for Tokyo 2020
Gimson and Burnet set sail for Tokyo 2020
Friday, 24 January 2020

Image: Lloyd Images/RYA

Thursday, 23 January 2020

Image: RNLI

Te Kāhu Revealed
Te Kāhu Revealed
Wednesday, 22 January 2020

Image: Emirates Team New Zealand

MARLOW ROPES WIN PITTMAN AWARD
MARLOW ROPES WIN PITTMAN AWARD
Wednesday, 22 January 2020

Marlow Ropes has announced that its eco-conscious Blue Ocean Dockline, made from 100 per cent recycled waste plastic bottles was awarded a PITTMAN Innovation Award 2020 by the Editors, Staff, and Judges at Sail Magazine under the Gr...

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