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Updated editions of CA Cruising Guides for 2020
Updated editions of CA Cruising Guides for 2020
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 The newly updated 2020 editions of the Cruising Association’s three main inland waterways cruising guides, Cruising the Inland Waterways of France and Belgium, Through the Netherlands via the Standing Mast Routes and The German Rhine, have been...
CLIPPER RACE EMBARKS ON SOUTHERN OCEAN LEG
CLIPPER RACE EMBARKS ON SOUTHERN OCEAN LEG
Sunday, 17 November 2019

Image: Clipper Race

Sailing Around the World – Episode 9 of 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Sailing Around the World – Episode 9 of 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Friday, 15 November 2019

We can all agree that sailing around the world is no easy feat and that to sail around the world single-handedly takes a special kind of person. In the ninth episode of 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston he shares his thoughts on how to pr...

RYA CYMRU WALES WELCOMES FIRST WALES NATIONAL MARINE PLAN
RYA CYMRU WALES WELCOMES FIRST WALES NATIONAL MARINE PLAN
Friday, 15 November 2019

RYA Cymru Wales has welcomed the first Wales National Marine Plan, which provides a 20 year plan for sustainable use of the seas around the Welsh coast, including recreational boating.

The Marine Plan includes provisions to support clean, health...

SailGP to head back to the UK for first European event in Season 2
SailGP to head back to the UK for first European event in Season 2
Friday, 15 November 2019

Tom Slingsby AUS lifts the trophy at The Adrenaline Lounge. Event 4 Season 1 SailGP event in Cowes. Image: Ben Queenborough for SailGP

2020 GOODALL ROOFING SONATA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2020 GOODALL ROOFING SONATA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday, 15 November 2019 After a gap of 18 years the hugely popular Sonata Class will return to Cowes at the end of August 2020 for the 44th edition of their National Championship. Hosted by the Island Sailing Club with racing taking place from the 23rd-26th August, the Nati...
51st edition of the Solitaire du Figaro
51st edition of the Solitaire du Figaro
Friday, 15 November 2019

Image: Solitaire du Figaro

Club of the Year 2020 finalists announced
Club of the Year 2020 finalists announced
Wednesday, 13 November 2019

The annual RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Award, supported by Gallagher, recognises the outstanding achievement of sailing clubs across the UK and promotes the hard work and dedication that goes into running a successful club.

Th...

Children In Need’s Pudsey visits Hovertravel
Children In Need’s Pudsey visits Hovertravel
Monday, 11 November 2019

As part of Hovertravel’s preparations for fund-raising for Children In Need, Pudsey paid a visit to their headquarters in Ryde today. Thanks to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hovertravel’s car hire partners, Pudsey was able to board the hoverc...

Skippers Alex Thomson and Neal McDonald arrive safely to the Cape Verde Islands
Skippers Alex Thomson and Neal McDonald arrive safely to the Cape Verde Islands
Friday, 08 November 2019

This morning shortly after 08:00 UTC, Alex Thomson and Neal McDonald arrived safely into the Cape Verde Islands on board the HUGO BOSS yacht.

The skippers, who had been racing in the 4,350 mile double-handed Transat Jacques Vabre race from Le Ha...

Sarah Ayton and Sam Whaley to present RYA Dinghy Show 2020
Sarah Ayton and Sam Whaley to present RYA Dinghy Show 2020
Thursday, 07 November 2019

Over 29 February – 1 March, double Olympic Gold Medallist Sarah Ayton OBE will be joining forces with British Sailing Team’s Sam Whaley at Alexandra Palace to host a fantastic range of expert speakers on the Great Hall and West Hall St...

The CA unveils The osCA, sponsored by MS Amlin Boat Insurance
The CA unveils The osCA, sponsored by MS Amlin Boat Insurance
Thursday, 07 November 2019

Last month the Cruising Association announced the launch of a new video log (vlog) category in its annual Log competition for CA members and the CA has now unveiled the accompanying Trophy – The osCA, sponsored by MS Amlin Boat Insuranc...

Turnchapel Wharf Open New Marine Enterprise Units
Turnchapel Wharf Open New Marine Enterprise Units
Wednesday, 06 November 2019

Plymouth’s maritime business park, Turnchapel Wharf, has opened five new marine enterprise units providing workshop and office space for a variety of local companies.

Under the ownership of Yacht Havens Group since 2014, Turnchapel Wharf h...

DOGGY LIFEJACKETS
DOGGY LIFEJACKETS
Wednesday, 06 November 2019

Doggy lifejackets introduced with a new range of Harbour Hounds accessories are outselling human ones in the chandlery at dog-friendly Buckler’s Yacht Harbour.

Four-legged friends will be wagging their tails with delight at the popular dog...

The Poole Harbour Boat Show Returns in 2020
The Poole Harbour Boat Show Returns in 2020
Wednesday, 06 November 2019

Image: Andrew Diprose – dorsetbiznews.co.uk

December BoatBid Auction - Catalogue is LIVE !!!
December BoatBid Auction - Catalogue is LIVE !!!
Wednesday, 06 November 2019

Our December BoatBid Auction will be running from 6th to 10th December 2019. This morning the Catalogue for the BoatBid Auction has gone live.
Take a look at the variety of vessels we have to offer:

Melges IC37 fleet growth accelerating
Melges IC37 fleet growth accelerating
Tuesday, 05 November 2019

Since the first UK based Melges IC37 made a dramatic entrance onto the UK IRC yacht racing scene at Cowes Week, the order book for this highly competitive, one design, racing boat has burgeoned. The resultant community will hav...

Hugo Boss decides to cut keel as Doldrums loom for leaders
Hugo Boss decides to cut keel as Doldrums loom for leaders
Monday, 04 November 2019

Image: HUGO BOSS

37 candidates for the Vendée Globe 2020
37 candidates for the Vendée Globe 2020
Monday, 04 November 2019

November 1st, at midnight, was the closing date for applications to enter the next Vendée Globe: To date, 37 have applied to take the start of the 9th edition of this solo non-stop round the world sailing race without assistance which promi...

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