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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.

Unique ‘round two islands race’ caps off Largs Regatta Festival
Unique ‘round two islands race’ caps off Largs Regatta Festival
Wednesday, 29 August 2018

Largs Regatta Festival 2018
Day 1 – ,GBR8272T, Satisfaction, Nicholas Marshall, St Mary’s Loch SC, J 92, GBR8543R, Jings, Robin Young, CCC, J109
Image: Marc Turner

Talk to the experts at Ocean Safety’s advice hub at The Yachtmarket.com Southampton Boat Show
Talk to the experts at Ocean Safety’s advice hub at The Yachtmarket.com Southampton Boat Show
Tuesday, 28 August 2018

Ocean Safety’s team of safety experts will be providing an Advice Hub on the company’s stand J275 at The Yachtmarket.com Southampton Boat Show, delivering key information and advice on everything marine safety related.

The team will ...

Balpha Mast and Barton Marine’s innovative new rigging programme
Balpha Mast and Barton Marine’s innovative new rigging programme
Tuesday, 28 August 2018

Below the Bridges Thames Tour – Foldable mast demonstrations to Greenwich, London Corinthian and Twickenham Yacht Clubs.

UKSA receives planning permission to upgrade its facilities in Cowes
UKSA receives planning permission to upgrade its facilities in Cowes
Tuesday, 28 August 2018

UKSA, a charity that uses sailing and watersports as a catalyst to transform young people’s lives, has received planning permission to upgrade its facilities in Cowes.  It will now be able to start planning the build of flexible, modula...

Swiss seize success from clutches of the Danes in Extreme Sailing Series™ Cardiff final
Swiss seize success from clutches of the Danes in Extreme Sailing Series™ Cardiff final
Tuesday, 28 August 2018

As the Cardiff Act draws to a close, it’s all eyes on San Diego, USA – the next stop on the circuit’s ten-month tour, in an event presented by SAP. Image: Vincent Curutchet / Lloyd Images

ELITE HIGH HOOK VEST
ELITE HIGH HOOK VEST
Monday, 27 August 2018

This unisex buoyancy aid from Neil Pryde Sailing allows sailors to move around easily with maximum freedom due to its low profile. In addition has loads of features including the high visibility colour, large stretch mesh pocket, mesh drainag...

MDL Marinas to deliver 5-star experience to its members at Southampton
MDL Marinas to deliver 5-star experience to its members at Southampton
Thursday, 23 August 2018

MDL Marinas tells us that within its hospitality lounge overlooking the main boat show marina (E52), Salcombe Gin will be hosting daily taster sessions and teach the art of distilling, while the 5-star Southampton Harbour Hotel spa team offers com...

Dry Backpack
Dry Backpack
Thursday, 23 August 2018

Typhoon International has added the new Typhoon Backpack Drybag to its collection of accessories for watersports enthusiasts. The backpack drybag has a 30 litre capacity and is 100 per cent waterproof. This bag features a comfortable rucksack...

September Boatbid Auction - Catalogue is OPEN
September Boatbid Auction - Catalogue is OPEN
Wednesday, 22 August 2018

The September Boatbid Auction has a lot to offer with almost 50 boats available!

The Plymouth Seafood Festival
The Plymouth Seafood Festival
Tuesday, 21 August 2018

Jacques Marchal with Councillor Tudor Evans and Simon Lyddiatt, Head Chef of Rockfish, with Josh McCarty, board member of the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership.

Foiling fleets to fly into Cardiff
Foiling fleets to fly into Cardiff
Tuesday, 21 August 2018

Extreme Sailing Series – Cardiff 2017. Image: Shaun Roster

Barrus Enters the Marine Chandlery Distribution Market
Barrus Enters the Marine Chandlery Distribution Market
Tuesday, 21 August 2018

Talamex creates a striking in-store presence

PATHFINDER POWERBOAT CLUBS CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY
PATHFINDER POWERBOAT CLUBS CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY
Monday, 20 August 2018

When Peter White, owner of successful Seafever International Company and author of numerous boat training books, began training for powerboaters on the south coast back in 1993 he soon discovered that their thirst for knowledge, experience and adv...

Boat show sponsor pledges to get children out on the water
Boat show sponsor pledges to get children out on the water
Monday, 20 August 2018

front row Simon White CTO and co-founder of TheYachtMarket.com and Richard W Roberts CEO and co-founder of TheYachtMarket.com

#HowToBuyABoat Campaign Launches
#HowToBuyABoat Campaign Launches
Monday, 20 August 2018

90 percent of first time boat buyers buy pre-owned boats, and many of these first-time buyers will buy through an online marketplace due to ease and convenience of researching online.

However, buying a boat can have its challenges and often buye...

Premier’s Park and Ride Tickets Go On Sale
Premier’s Park and Ride Tickets Go On Sale
Monday, 20 August 2018

Tickets are now on sale for Premier Marinas’ popular ‘Park and Ride’ service to the Southampton Boat Show (14th – 23rd September 2018).

Valid for any show day, customers can park their car at Premier’s Swanwick Mari...

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Monday, 20 August 2018

From Garmin comes the AIS 800 transceiver with Class B/SO, and the VHF 315i marine radio with Class D Digital Selective Calling. Both systems compliment the latest Garmin GPSMAP® chartplotters and multi-function displays. The AIS 800 tran...

BSS launches carbon monoxide consultation
BSS launches carbon monoxide consultation
Sunday, 19 August 2018

A public consultation on a proposal to introduce mandatory new Boat Safety Scheme Requirements for carbon monoxide alarms on boats will run to 9 November 2018.

The suggested change sees a fundamental shift recognising that CO poisoning, a silent...

RYA to cease as UK National Authority for Powerboat Racing from 2019
RYA to cease as UK National Authority for Powerboat Racing from 2019
Friday, 17 August 2018

The RYA has  written to the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the international federation for Powerboat Racing, to inform them that it will no longer act as national authority for powerboat racing in the UK with effect from 01 January...

Knit fleeces
Knit fleeces
Thursday, 16 August 2018

Everybody loves a fleece and this stylish knit fleece from Gill is something to wear both both on and off water. Innovative handwarmer pockets will give your hands respite from the cold whilst a practical chest pocket has space for your essentials...

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