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VIDEO: Alex On Top in Debut Route du Rhum
VIDEO: Alex On Top in Debut Route du Rhum
Thursday, 08 November 2018

On 4 November no less than 123 boats departed from Saint Malo, Brittany in the 40th anniversary of La Route du Rhum: Destination Guadeloupe. 

KEEPING UP WITH THE AC75
KEEPING UP WITH THE AC75
Thursday, 08 November 2018

The Highfield RIB in action supporting INEOS REBELS

December Boatbid Catalogue
December Boatbid Catalogue
Wednesday, 07 November 2018

The December Boatbid Catalogue has 55 boats for you ...
look through the catalogue here.

RYA Dinghy Show – Sailing greats announced as 2019 hosts
RYA Dinghy Show – Sailing greats announced as 2019 hosts
Tuesday, 06 November 2018

Shirley Robertson

Dates for the 2019 FAST40+ Season
Dates for the 2019 FAST40+ Season
Tuesday, 06 November 2018

The fourth edition of the FAST40+ Race Circuit promises more thrilling high speed action for the owner-driver class. There will be six scoring rounds including the HYS FAST40+ National Championship and the One Ton Cup. In a change to previous cham...

Sam Goodchild reports dismasting on board Narcos: Mexico
Sam Goodchild reports dismasting on board Narcos: Mexico
Tuesday, 06 November 2018

Image: Ronan Gladu

The 2018 Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe gets underway in spectacular fashion
The 2018 Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe gets underway in spectacular fashion
Sunday, 04 November 2018

The 11th edition and 40th anniversary staging of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe solo transatlantic race got underway in spectacular style today off the Brittany port of Saint Malo, as a record entry of 123 skippers set sail for Guadelou...

Future of sole surviving D-Day landing craft secure
Future of sole surviving D-Day landing craft secure
Thursday, 01 November 2018

LCT 7074 during service in the Second World War. Image: The National Museum of the Royal Navy

Gill  Polar Jacket
Gill Polar Jacket
Thursday, 01 November 2018

£90

This polar jacket from Gill is a must-have for colder sailing conditions. The feminine fit jacket is highly wind-resistant but also breathable. It is ideal to be worn as a standalone jacket, or layered up if needed.

Why boatowners should use a dehumidifier over winter
Why boatowners should use a dehumidifier over winter
Thursday, 01 November 2018

Chris Michael, managing director of Meaco (U.K.) Limited, gives his tips on choosing and getting the best out of a dehumidifier.

Many people like to use a dehumidifier to protect their boat and their belongings over winter. Organic material...

Bringing home the medals
Bringing home the medals
Thursday, 01 November 2018

The 49er pair James Peters and Fynn Sterritt took an early lead which they held on to for gold. Image: Jesus Renedo/Sailing Energy/Aarhus 2018

Milford Marina
Milford Marina
Thursday, 01 November 2018

Milford Marina is located on the picturesque Milford Haven Waterway in Pembrokeshire, West Wales and offers much more than just a berthing location.

Many famous people have been moved to praise the Milford Haven Waterway. William Shakespeare was...

Cheers to Toast!
Cheers to Toast!
Thursday, 01 November 2018

TOAST – the best thing in beer since sliced bread.

While turning the tide on plastic waste in the world’s oceans is gaining momentum with many people around the world, other eco-unfriendly issues are emerging which also need our atte...

Phil Sharp: A man on a mission to repeat his win in the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe
Phil Sharp: A man on a mission to repeat his win in the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe
Wednesday, 31 October 2018

Phil Sharp on Imerys Clean Energy. Image credit: Jean Marie Liot

Sailing in cancer recovery inspires teen’s Musto t-shirt design win
Sailing in cancer recovery inspires teen’s Musto t-shirt design win
Wednesday, 31 October 2018

Final Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Musto T-shirt CAD design

Typhoon Sirocco Smock
Typhoon Sirocco Smock
Wednesday, 31 October 2018

£69.95

Ideal for all watersports, the Sirocco Smock is built using a durable, waterproof and breathable 2.5 layer fabric construction. Its ergonomic sleeve design limits ride-up and improves freedom of movement. The smock is avai...

Oil spill exercise on Beaulieu River
Oil spill exercise on Beaulieu River
Tuesday, 30 October 2018

The Beaulieu River has carried out an oil spill exercise in partnership with marine and conservation agencies to plan its response to a potential emergency.

Experts from the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, Marine Police, Marine Management Orga...

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