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Final Test of Clipper 2017-18 Race Gets Underway
Sunday, 22 July 2018Sanya Serenity Coast and Visit Seattle at the start of Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race 13. Image: Martin McKeown
Fn’Gr8 the overall winner at Volvo Cork Week
Saturday, 21 July 2018With the best score of any of the 120 boats over the past week, Rory Fekkes’ Fn’Gr8 from Carrickfergus Sailing Club has been confirmed as the overall winner of Volvo Cork Week following an intense three-race final day.
The Antrim boa...
CHAMPAGNE SAILING AT PANERAI BRITISH CLASSIC WEEK
Saturday, 21 July 2018Image: Guido Cantini
Typhoon Holdall Drybag
Friday, 20 July 2018www.typhoon-int.co.uk
£39.95
Great for getting out and about this summer, Typhoon International has added the new Typhoon Holdall Drybag to its collection of accessories for watersports enthusiasts. The 60 litre dry holdall is construct...
Brits claim medals with day to spare at 2018 Youth Worlds
Friday, 20 July 2018Image: Jen Edney/World Sailing
Round the World Yacht Race Gears Up for Liverpool Homecoming
Thursday, 19 July 2018Image: Clipper Race
Péché Leads through the Doldrums
Thursday, 19 July 2018Jean-Luc Van Den Heede seeking out fresh wind in the Doldrums to keepi the pressure on race leader Philippe Péché. Photo: Christophe Favreau
Get Behind The Helm For Unicef
Wednesday, 18 July 2018Image: Clipper Ventures
Used Boat Show at Swanwick Marina
Wednesday, 18 July 2018Back for its 39th consecutive year, Premier Marinas gets set for two shows as it hosts its annual Used Boat Show at Swanwick Marina – running it concurrently with the Southampton Boat Show, 14 – 23 September 2018.
The Used Boat Show ...
Finisterre celebrate 15 Years with a Royal visit and Ocean Plastic Solutions Day
Wednesday, 18 July 2018 Back in 2003, Finisterre was founded with the help of a Prince’s Trust loan. 15 years on, The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, and The Duchess of Cornwall, commemorate the brand’s anniversary with a visit to Wheal Kitty. Meeting wi...
Three New J/70s for the Royal Southern Yacht Club
Tuesday, 17 July 2018Royal Southern Yacht Club commodore Karen Henderson-Williams invited club members and their crews to gather after racing at the Charles Heidsieck RSrnYC July Regatta on Saturday, to celebrate three new J/70s for the club.
On a glorious sunn...
Cowes lifeboat joins rescue mission after yacht dismasting
Tuesday, 17 July 2018Lifeboat members from Cowes and Gurnad check over the crippled yacht.
Credit: RNLI/George Chastney
Failing self-steering systems hamper Cousot, Amra and Kopar
Monday, 16 July 2018French leader Philippe Péché and his Rustler 36 PRB is being pushed hard by Dutch rival Mark Slats (Ophen Maverick) as the Golden Globe Race fleet enjoy glorious trade wind conditions on the run south towards the Cape Verde Islands. ...
Weguelin and Ainsworth aiming for World Championships peak after European bronze
Sunday, 15 July 2018Sophie Ainsworth/Sophie Weguelin.
Image: Drew Malcolm
Wade Micro Print Herringbone Short Sleeve Shirt
Friday, 13 July 2018www.weirdfish.co.uk
£35
July Boatbid Auction - Bidding Starts
Friday, 13 July 2018The European July Auction is now open for bidding!
The Cruising Association & Royal Harwich YC host cruising guru Jimmy Cornell
Thursday, 12 July 2018 The Suffolk Section of the Cruising Association (CA) is delighted to welcome back cruising guru Jimmy Cornell to the Royal Harwich Yacht Club in Woolverstone, near Ipswich, on Saturday 3rd November. In a jointly hosted one-day seminar, the ...
GET AFLOAT FOR FREE AT SOUTHAMPTON WATER ACTIVITIES CENTRE THIS WEEKEND
Thursday, 12 July 2018Families and anyone wanting to have a go at sailing are invited to get on the water for FREE as Southampton Water Activities Centre welcomes you to Try Sailing and Windsurfing on 15 July.
The centre is opening its doors from 10am to 4.30pm and e...
St George’s flag the size of a football pitch hung at Isle of Wight shipyard
Wednesday, 11 July 2018The Isle of Wight based Wight Shipyard Company and its sister company SMS are proudly backing England in their world cup bid by making a truly exceptional public statement.
The Columbine Building in Cowes currently sports the largest Union...
Princess Yachts On Track for Groundbreaking 2018
Tuesday, 10 July 2018Princess Yachts has taken the unprecedented step in announcing six ground-breaking new models to join their range as they continue on 2017’s positive trajectory.
These new models follow the S78, V50, V60, V65 and F70 models already ...
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