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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.

Entry now open for Portsmouth Regatta
Entry now open for Portsmouth Regatta
Monday, 30 April 2018

Entries to the 2018 Portsmouth Regatta in June, sponsored by Sunsail, are up and running.

Miles Linington, Regatta Chairman commented, “We are delighted that everything is now in place for an exciting and successful event. Every indication...

Barclays Jersey Boat Show
Barclays Jersey Boat Show
Sunday, 29 April 2018

St Helier marina, Jersey, will once again be packed with visitors for the annual Barclays Jersey Boat Show over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 05 – Monday 07 May).

Fairline Yachts’ Bentley GT speeds into Oundle
Fairline Yachts’ Bentley GT speeds into Oundle
Saturday, 28 April 2018

Rick Parfitt Jnr (right) and Ryan Ratcliffe (left) with the #1 Bentley sponsored by Fairline Yachts at the luxury boat builder’s HQ in Oundle, Northamptonshire.

No Belgian penalties for use of Red Diesel for UK vessels
No Belgian penalties for use of Red Diesel for UK vessels
Friday, 27 April 2018

Following the sustained efforts of the Cruising Association, including meeting the Belgian Ambassador and lobbying via the CA’s Honorary Local Representatives in addition to its other contacts in Belgium, the Belgian Finance Office has ...

Cowes hope for business boost as cruise ship comes to town
Cowes hope for business boost as cruise ship comes to town
Friday, 27 April 2018

The Astor. Image: Cruise and Maritime Voyages

World-class sailor lays down sailing challenge
World-class sailor lays down sailing challenge
Friday, 27 April 2018

Image: The Adventurists

INEOS TEAM GB TO CHALLENGE FOR AMERICA’S CUP
INEOS TEAM GB TO CHALLENGE FOR AMERICA’S CUP
Thursday, 26 April 2018

Jim Ratcliffe & Ben Ainslie. Image: INEOS Team GB

Fever-Tree Agrees Further Two-Year Sponsorship of Lendy Cowes Week
Fever-Tree Agrees Further Two-Year Sponsorship of Lendy Cowes Week
Thursday, 26 April 2018

Cowes Week Ltd has announced that Fever-Tree have renewed their position as Official Mixers Sponsor for a further two-year period.

Fever-Tree have fast gained popularity within the international sailing community since their iconic bar activatio...

FAST40+ Class Circuit Round One
FAST40+ Class Circuit Round One
Thursday, 26 April 2018

This weekend, ten FAST40+ Teams will do battle for the Henri Lloyd Trophy, in Round One of the FAST40+ Race Circuit. Hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club, the grand-prix racing class will have three days of thrilling action, racing on windward ...

RYA announces two new SailFoil training dates
RYA announces two new SailFoil training dates
Thursday, 26 April 2018

The RYA has announced two SailFoil training dates – with courses held at the Andrew Simpson Watersport Centre (ASWC) in Italy.

These two amazing opportunities in a stunning location are open to instructors who want to:
1) Learn how to ...

Crewsaver Warsash Spring Championship 2018
Crewsaver Warsash Spring Championship 2018
Thursday, 26 April 2018

Image: Clockhouse Photography

Kayakers’ 4,000km Continent-Crossing Expedition
Kayakers’ 4,000km Continent-Crossing Expedition
Thursday, 26 April 2018

Two young women have set out on an epic adventure to become the first to tandem kayak across Europe from London to the Black Sea. Kate Culverwell (19) and Anna Blackwell (24) are aided on their 4,000km expedition by safety equipment from marine sp...

Chichester Marina
Chichester Marina
Thursday, 26 April 2018

Its setting in the beauty of a natural harbour and picturesque countryside makes Chichester Marina a wonderful destination. 

Chichester Marina was one of the first marinas to be constructed in Britain, opening in the mid-1960s. It is the UK...

The new Muscadet?
The new Muscadet?
Thursday, 26 April 2018

This month try a Picpoul de Penet, a zingy alternative to Muscadet.

Picpoul de Penet dry white wine from France’s Languedoc-Roussillon region is beginning to get noticed and, as it rises into favour, we are seeing a modest increase in bran...

Learning to Fly
Learning to Fly
Thursday, 26 April 2018

The adrenaline rush of flying across the water takes sailing and windsurfing to dizzy new heights, and now thanks to the RYA it is open to anyone. Here is how you can get involved.

Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you will know that foi...

Get ready to Push the Boat Out
Get ready to Push the Boat Out
Wednesday, 25 April 2018

The countdown is ON with just under a week to go until the start of May when you and your family can get out on the water and try sailing and windsurfing.

Throughout the whole Month, there are nearly 400 sailing venues across the UK opening thei...

Sami smashes marathon fundraising target for national maritime charity
Sami smashes marathon fundraising target for national maritime charity
Wednesday, 25 April 2018

The Grants Manager of national maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, has raised more than £1,400 for the organisation, having completed Sunday’s gruelling London Marathon.

Sami Raeburn completed the course in the...

How technology is changing standard products into multi-functional safety aids
How technology is changing standard products into multi-functional safety aids
Wednesday, 25 April 2018

Tom Harrop, product manager at Exposure Lights, discusses smart lighting and safety.

As well as being able to summon an Uber taxi or your dry-cleaning service on land, rapid changes in mobile technology has made its impact on boating safety. The...

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust ‘Return to Volunteer’ programme is vital in continuing to inspire young people who are in recovery from cancer
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust ‘Return to Volunteer’ programme is vital in continuing to inspire young people who are in recovery from cancer
Tuesday, 24 April 2018

There are many charities supporting young people with cancer in the UK, but the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is unique as it works with young people post-treatment, an extremely difficult phase that is all too often overlooked.

Through the &lsqu...

Kru Sport Pro lifejackets
Kru Sport Pro lifejackets
Tuesday, 24 April 2018

The first of the new Kru lifejacket collection to make its appearance for 2018 is the high performance Kru Sport Pro, which is designed to perform in the most advanced conditions. The jacket is available as standard or as an ADV model, so-called b...

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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.

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