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A meeting to set up a charitable trust to rescue the Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter Frolic from the threat of the chainsaw has unearthed an unexpected find when grandson of the 1930s owner Charles Crosthwaite trekked to Cardiff to share family photo...

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You can win a place on Team Britannia’s superboat that will be used to break the round the world record. Team Britannia hopes to smash the current time held by the New Zealander Pete Bethune at 60 days 23 hours 49 minutes by up to 10 days....

Want full use of your iPhone while protecting it from water, sand, dirt and dust? The OverBoard Waterproof iPhone Case gives you exactly that. The 100 per cent waterproof Slide Seal System combined with a transparent front and LENZFLEX back means ...

These Coastal Pants from Gill come in graphite and are a new addition to the OS3 range. Designed with coastal sailing in mind, they have a two-layer coated fabric with a durable water repellent finish and a quick drying lining. They also offer rei...

From 1 April 2019 you will be required to have at least one carbon monoxide (CO) alarm on nearly all private and non-private boats in scope of the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) Requirements. BSS Certifications will not be issued to boats without alarms...

Sir David Attenborough, Stephen Fry, Catherine Tate, Alison Steadman and Asim Chaudhry have backed a new campaign from The Wildlife Trusts that calls for a wilder future and for nature’s recovery in the UK.

The conservationist and actors h...

I must confess that for the past few weeks I’ve been strutting the pontoon gleefully looking at all the boats yet to be lifted and cleaned; knowing I have the boat with probably the smoothest and cleanest bum (below water area) in the marina...

Action from the 2018 Youth Nationals in Largs (Credit: Marc Turner/RYA)

Perfect for yachting and motor boat cruising alike, this family friendly, award-winning marina offers a range of facilities and a choice of waterfront cafes, restaurants and bars.

Premier’s Sovereign Harbour marina offers an ideal location...

PlainSailing.com reports slower sales from UK customers in the run-up to Brexit – but the rest of the world are still booking yacht and catamaran charters, so when people in the UK choose to book their sailing holiday, all the best boats wil...

The Argo team is looking forward to the challenge of competing with the former Extreme Sailing Series teams in 2019. Photo: Sailing Energy / GC32 Racing Tour

With spring here, boaters are enjoying the fairer sailing conditions. With Bollé’s Holman and Brecken floatable sunglasses, wearers can set sail sporting stylish, high-performance glasses. Both pairs, Holman and Brecken, are created w...

In a stunning location on the western Solent, Lymington Yacht Haven is the first marina that comes into sight as you make your way up the Lymington River.

With easy access to the Georgian market town and the delights some of the most stunning sp...

Floating pennywort can change the availability of oxygen in the water. Image: GBNNS

May’s Push the Boat Out proves that whatever your age, background or experience, it has never been easier to get sailing.

For children and young people, sailing and windsurfing can provide a real antidote to the stresses of school, screens...

The coolest drinks for parties this spring are pink…

Everything’s coming up pink for spring, from pink house plaques for historic females to gins, vodkas and wines.

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