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The crew of the 100-foot Ultime trimaran Maxi Edmond De Rothschild celebrate Multihull Line Honours and setting a new race at the 48th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. Image: Paul Wyeth/Rolex Fastnet Race

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The team at Ancasta are going to be very busy next month, exhibiting at not one but three boat shows.

Southampton International Boat Show 2019 (13 – 22 September)

Fairline Yachts, announces it is launching a new 50ft range, which is available to order now for delivery in 2020.

The first of the new range, a Squadron 50, will be unveiled at this year’s Southampton Boat Show (13 – 22 September 20...

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This year calls for a double celebration in Brixham. MDL’s Brixham Marina is turning 30 and to mark the occasion is joining forces with Brixham Art Society, as they celebrate a landmark 70thanniversary, to hold an open art competition on Sat...

Paddy Hutchings on his Mini Transat yacht

From my last article, you may recall that ‘The Admiral’ and I took an early season shakedown cruise down the coast. Without doubt it will be remembered as one of our most enjoyable. We were blessed with brilliant blue-sky weather, f...

This mask is ideal for those who want to take up a new activity during the summer holidays. Designed for surface snorkelling for those aged 10 and above, this mask allows users to discover the underwater world easily and comfortably with a 180&ord...

Hitting the water this month? Water lifestyle store Aqua Living has a range of stylish, fast-drying 100 per cent cotton towels ideal for boat and outdoor activities, plus the home. Useful all year round, these soft, highly absorbent towe...

From disused quarries, man-made lakes, rivers, estuaries and the coast – the UK has it all.

When most people think of sailing, their first thoughts turn to the sea – and getting on the water by the coast. Despite the fact that the UK...

The trend back to buying rosé wines continues, while a new trend for wine on tap grows.

A short report about Miraval Rosé wine in the Daily Telegraph in June said that this French vineyard “has now smashed the price record fo...

This month we visit the award-winning Scottish marina, Troon Yacht Haven, which has seen big changes this year.

There are many reasons why Troon Yacht Haven is such a popular marina. Just 10 minutes from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, and around hal...

Small, shallow draft motorboats with light to moderate displacements are responsive, rewarding and great fun to drive at high average cruising speeds.

But throttle back inside a tightly fitting marina at the end of a long day, perhaps with a spr...

If you are in the market for a new VHF radio, B&G has released its V60-B mid-level VHF radio, the first B&G VHF radio with the capability to send and receive AIS position data. It has a large screen, intuitive interface and built-in AIS Cl...

British Sailing Team rider Ellie Aldridge says she’s ‘excited for the future’ after scooping a silver medal at the opening round of the 2019 Kitefoil Gold Cup.

77 boats competed in the 2019 Royal Ocean Racing Club Channel Race. The international fleet experienced a variety of conditions and wind angles, testing boat handling and tactical skills. Perhaps the surprise overall winner, from a fleet including...

XOD startline action

This year’s Clean Marina day for Chatham Maritime Marina has been designated as Friday 2nd August. As all coastal and river communities know, litter is an ongoing challenge as it finds its way into waterways from many ...

Steam boats, Dunkirk Little Ships, canoes, skiffs, amphibious cars and the Royal Barge Gloriana were all on show at the Trad Boat Festival at the weekend thanks to a group of wonderful boat enthusiasts.  Despite the rainy start on Friday, bi...