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If Ollie dares, Great Britain SailGP Team wins?!
If Ollie dares, Great Britain SailGP Team wins?!
Thursday, 08 August 2019

On the first day of official practise racing at the European debut of SailGP in Cowes, Isle of Wight, Great Britain SailGP Team were thrilled to welcome onboard Ollie Ollerton, best known for Channels 4’s SAS; Who Dares Wins.

Knowing that ...

Dylan Fletcher puts stake in the ground at home event
Dylan Fletcher puts stake in the ground at home event
Thursday, 08 August 2019

Great Britain SailGP Team, helmed by Dylan Fletcher, practises on The Solent ahead of Event 4 Season 1 SailGP event in Cowes. Photo Eloi Stichelbaut for SailGP.

BOARD SHORTS
BOARD SHORTS
Thursday, 08 August 2019

Get ready for the sun with these Barona board shorts from Weird Fish which sfeature a fun all over fish print. They feature a fully elasticated waistband, two side pockets and a back patch pocket with Velcro fastening. Whether you are having a bea...

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Announces Korean Team Entry
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Announces Korean Team Entry
Thursday, 08 August 2019

Image: Korea Tourism Organization / Clipper Race

UK IC37 Class gathering momentum
UK IC37 Class gathering momentum
Thursday, 08 August 2019

The recently formed UK IC37 Class Association announces that it has received its first commitment from a UK owner as the One Design circuit being created for 2020 takes shape.

Ian Atkins, a well-known Solent based yachtsman, has committed to the...

ESSENTIAL HARBOUR SAFETY INFORMATION FOR BOAT USERS AT COWES
ESSENTIAL HARBOUR SAFETY INFORMATION FOR BOAT USERS AT COWES
Thursday, 08 August 2019

Cowes Harbour Commission’s number one priority and responsibility is to maintain a safe harbour for all. Equally, it is the responsibility of all boat owners, agents, charterers, marinas, yacht clubs and sailing organisations to ensure that ...

Wizard wins Rolex Fastnet Race
Wizard wins Rolex Fastnet Race
Wednesday, 07 August 2019

The impeccably sailed Wizard beat over 300 other yachts en route to overall victory in one of sailing’s ultimate challenges. © Rolex / Kurt Arrigo

UK MARINA OPERATOR OPENS  FIRST LUXURY HOTEL
UK MARINA OPERATOR OPENS FIRST LUXURY HOTEL
Wednesday, 07 August 2019 Yacht Havens Group will make an ambitious move into luxury hotel accommodation with the opening of the Salt House Hotel at Troon Yacht Haven, Ayrshire, Scotland, in early 2020.  With the Salt House Hotel, the Yacht Havens Group ai...
Britain’s best short-handed offshore sailors sought for Mixed Double-handed Offshore European Championship
Britain’s best short-handed offshore sailors sought for Mixed Double-handed Offshore European Championship
Wednesday, 07 August 2019

The hunt is on for sailors to represent Great Britain at the 2019 EUROSAF Mixed Offshore European Championship being held in Italy in October.

The RYA is welcoming applications from British two-person, mixed-gender teams to take part in the even...

VIDEO: A KILL CORD COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE
VIDEO: A KILL CORD COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE
Wednesday, 07 August 2019

The importance of wearing a kill cord is highlighted in dramatic style in a new safety video from the RYA.

Dylan Fletcher marks new frontier in sailing, wins race to 50 knots
Dylan Fletcher marks new frontier in sailing, wins race to 50 knots
Wednesday, 07 August 2019

Olympian Dylan Fletcher signs the team’s F50 catamaran after he and his Great Britain SailGP Team broke sailing’s elusive 50-knot barrier hitting 50.22 knots in training as they prepare for the European debut of...

Still time to claim your free ticket
Still time to claim your free ticket
Wednesday, 07 August 2019

Since launching the 2019 RYA member ticket offer to the Southampton International Boat Show some 3,750 members have taken advantage of the exclusive offer claiming their FREE ticket to the 2019 show.

With the show a number of weeks away there is...

Young racers to star in SailGP Cowes pre-show
Young racers to star in SailGP Cowes pre-show
Wednesday, 07 August 2019

Image: SailGP

Wheelie Bag
Wheelie Bag
Wednesday, 07 August 2019

Travelling to regattas, the dockside or boat park just got a lot more sophisticated, and easier too, with Zhik’s range of boating luggage. The Wheelie Bag, for example, is made with a robust, waterproof 600 denier polyester fabric, and a rug...

VIDEO: 2019 ROLEX FASTNET RACE UPDATE
VIDEO: 2019 ROLEX FASTNET RACE UPDATE
Tuesday, 06 August 2019

As the 48th Rolex Fastnet Race moves through its fourth day, the flood of arrivals continues. The window of opportunity for those pursuing overall victory is narrowing and, after four days, crews still at sea are beginning to tire. Finishing we...

Winners nine and ten announced in 2019 ilovesailing calendar competition
Winners nine and ten announced in 2019 ilovesailing calendar competition
Tuesday, 06 August 2019

Ela Miller’s winning photo

2019 Rolex Fastnet Race
2019 Rolex Fastnet Race
Tuesday, 06 August 2019

Rambler approaches the finish of the 48th Rolex Fastnet Race, one hour, 16 minutes outside the monohull race record. Image: Rolex Fastnet Race/Carlo Borlenghi

European Sharpie Championship 2019 to be hosted at Itchenor Sailing Club
European Sharpie Championship 2019 to be hosted at Itchenor Sailing Club
Monday, 05 August 2019

This August 18th – 24th sailors and crew, with their families and supporters from across Europe will join forces with UK Sharpie Sailors at Itchenor Sailing Club for the 55th European Sharpie Championship. 

The sailing will ...

Be part of the Mercury stand at Southampton Boat Show
Be part of the Mercury stand at Southampton Boat Show
Monday, 05 August 2019

Southampton Boat Show is fast approaching and Barrus are on a mission to find pictures of Mercury outboard engines through the decades.

This year, Barrus’ presence at Southampton Boat Show will be the biggest yet and they want you to be pa...

Vietnam Announces New Team Entry in Clipper 2019-20 Race
Vietnam Announces New Team Entry in Clipper 2019-20 Race
Monday, 05 August 2019

Image: Clipper Race

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