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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.

Winner of the first edition of the Panerai Challenger Trophy
Winner of the first edition of the Panerai Challenger Trophy
Thursday, 26 July 2018

 

Challengers with Ian Walker, David Murrin, Philippe de Saint Lager and Sarah Treseder

SEPTEMBER EUROPEAN AUCTION - Entries Closing Soon
SEPTEMBER EUROPEAN AUCTION - Entries Closing Soon
Thursday, 26 July 2018

Entries to the next European auction close on 5th August. To enter, all you need to do is to complete the online entry form. When your boat has been entered you will receive an email confirmation.

Lively Lady back in the water
Lively Lady back in the water
Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Image: Jim Brickwood, Jotun Yachting

Victory for veterans at new charity regatta
Victory for veterans at new charity regatta
Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Team International with their winners trophy

VIDEO: J/70 UK National Championship
VIDEO: J/70 UK National Championship
Monday, 23 July 2018

Mark Lees’ Serious Fun (Royal Southern YC) is the 2018 Open J/70 UK National Champion. Doug Struth’s DSP (Royal Southern YC) is the 2018 Corinthian J/70 UK National Champion.

Iconic Trafalgar sail on display this summer
Iconic Trafalgar sail on display this summer
Monday, 23 July 2018

Image: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Kru Sport lifejacket
Kru Sport lifejacket
Sunday, 22 July 2018

Kru Sport- non harness (auto) – £72.95
Kru Sport – harness (auto) – £76.96
www.oceansafety.com

The high performance lifejacket, the Kru Sport, is part of Ocean Safety’s 2018 Kru Range.  Like all Kr...

Final Test of Clipper 2017-18 Race Gets Underway
Final Test of Clipper 2017-18 Race Gets Underway
Sunday, 22 July 2018

Sanya 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
Fn’Gr8 the overall winner at Volvo Cork Week
Saturday, 21 July 2018

With 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
CHAMPAGNE SAILING AT PANERAI BRITISH CLASSIC WEEK
Saturday, 21 July 2018

Image: Guido Cantini

Typhoon Holdall Drybag
Typhoon Holdall Drybag
Friday, 20 July 2018

www.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
Brits claim medals with day to spare at 2018 Youth Worlds
Friday, 20 July 2018

Image: Jen Edney/World Sailing

Round the World Yacht Race Gears Up for Liverpool Homecoming
Round the World Yacht Race Gears Up for Liverpool Homecoming
Thursday, 19 July 2018

Image: Clipper Race

Péché Leads through the Doldrums
Péché Leads through the Doldrums
Thursday, 19 July 2018

Jean-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
Get Behind The Helm For Unicef
Wednesday, 18 July 2018

Image: Clipper Ventures

Used Boat Show at Swanwick Marina
Used Boat Show at Swanwick Marina
Wednesday, 18 July 2018

Back 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
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
Three New J/70s for the Royal Southern Yacht Club
Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Royal 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
Cowes lifeboat joins rescue mission after yacht dismasting
Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Lifeboat members from Cowes and Gurnad check over the crippled yacht.
Credit: RNLI/George Chastney

Failing self-steering systems hamper Cousot, Amra and Kopar
Failing self-steering systems hamper Cousot, Amra and Kopar
Monday, 16 July 2018

French 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. ...

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