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Van Den Heede within 450 miles of finish
Friday, 25 January 2019Image: GGR
End of an era for Wightlink’s St Cecilia ferry
Wednesday, 23 January 2019On 25 January, St Cecilia, Wightlink’s third largest ship, is retiring from service after an estimated 200,000 crossings of the Solent. Having sailed approximately 1 million miles, Friday will mark her final sailing day before she heads to S...
GPSMAP 8400/8400xsv
Wednesday, 23 January 2019The Garmin GPSMAP 8400/8400xsv series is an extension of its flagship GPSMAP 8400 series which brings premium features like built-in sonar and extensive networking capabilities in more affordable display options. Available in 10-, 12- and 16-inch ...
Building a base to build the boat
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
For the first time in the history of Emirates Team New Zealand, the team has begun construction of its own America’s Cup boat in their own purpose-built boatyard on Auckland’s North Shore.
Led by Emirates Team New Zealand Bu...
The Cruising Association publishes new edition of the Inland Waterways Guide
Wednesday, 23 January 2019 The 2019 edition of the Cruising Association’s guide Cruising the Inland Waterways of France and Belgium has been published.Described as their ‘Bible’ by regular users and yacht skippers planning routes to and from the Mediterranean...
Van Den Heede regains the initiative… for now
Tuesday, 22 January 2019Jean-Luc Van Den Heede was forced to climb up the mast to recover his staysail halyard – photo Christophe Favreau
Sunseeker International unveils details on new ‘Project 8X’
Tuesday, 22 January 2019Sunseeker International has released details of its exciting new model, Project 8X. Launching in autumn 2020, Project 8X showcases the design direction of Sunseeker’s next generation of larger models and underlines the brand’s commitme...
PHONEHUG
Sunday, 20 January 2019PhoneHug® is a funky accessory that clips to a lanyard and can be worn several ways, enabling people to keep their hands free and phone safe. The silicone phone holder is available in eight colours with a choice of lanyards and can attach to a...
Show relaunched as London Yacht Show
Friday, 18 January 2019The venue for London On-Water, St Katharine Docks
The Jacksons to Headline St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Thursday, 17 January 2019The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is famous for world-class racing and attracting some of the world’s top musical acts for their legendary parties.
This year Motown royalty, The Jacksons – Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon – wil...
USA March Boatbid - March 1-5 2019
Wednesday, 16 January 2019Our USA Boatbid Auction will be running from the 1st to 5th March 2019, entries are now open.
Pro-Light Waterproof Backpack
Wednesday, 16 January 2019OverBoard Waterproof Pro-Light Backpacks are available in a 12 litre day pack size and are constructed from environmentally friendly and ultra-lightweight TPU fabrics. With a seamless electronically-welded construction and a simple to use two-way ...
Starshine Dress
Sunday, 13 January 2019This pretty dress is made with soft, thick cotton which is both hard wearing and comfortable. Cut just above the knee, the Starshine Jersey dress features waist darts on the rear to create a feminine shape. It can be worn in the summer, or pair wi...
Cowes Harbour Commission sign contract for a 9m Patrol RIB
Sunday, 13 January 2019Diverse Marine Ltd. and Cowes Harbour Commission have signed a contract for the design, construction and delivery of a 9m Patrol RIB.
Capt. Stuart McIntosh, Harbour Master of Cowes, said: “We are delighted to award the design and construct...
ALL SHIPS ALERT for British solo yachtsman Robin Davie
Friday, 11 January 2019Image: PPL Photo Agency
Powercases to offer exclusive discounts to RYA members
Friday, 11 January 2019Members of the RYA can now take advantage of exclusive discounts on cutting edge off-grid power products as it welcomes Scottish startup, Powercases, to its Member Reward Partner programme.
Members will be able to enjoy up to 20% discount, depen...
French Canadian Team Take the Spoils in Kraken Cup
Friday, 11 January 2019The winners sailing Village Monde Charles and Bastien Mony from Quebec and Gilles Lamire from France heading for the finish line. Credit: The Adventurists
P1 Announces Biggest-Ever Race Calendar for 2019 season
Friday, 11 January 2019The world’s leading marine motorsport brand has unveiled an extensive 2019 race programme that will see the international promoter stage more than 20 events on three continents from April through to November.
The season will comprise power...
February Boatbid Catalogue
Thursday, 10 January 2019Please take a look through our catalogue of boats ...
Row4Ocean’s brave record bid ends
Wednesday, 09 January 2019Image: Row4Ocean
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