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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.

Bonus gift in May with RYA Refer a Friend
Bonus gift in May with RYA Refer a Friend
Tuesday, 01 May 2018

With the summer months just around the corner what better time to get your hands on an RYA branded cool bag, perfect for taking on-board and keeping drinks and snacks cool out on the water.

As part of special promotion, throughout May if you&rsq...

World’s newest cruise berth is open for business
World’s newest cruise berth is open for business
Tuesday, 01 May 2018

Poole Harbour will be welcoming thousands of cruise ship passengers to the south coast this summer with the completion of South Quay, the world’s newest cruise berth.

Completion of the £10m South Quay project concludes Poole Harbour ...

Wales getting ready to try sailing
Wales getting ready to try sailing
Tuesday, 01 May 2018

Families and individuals can get out on the water for free and try sailing and windsurfing throughout the month of May in Wales.

There are 11 sailing venues around Wales who will be opening their doors and running free or low cost Push the Boat ...

Mills and McIntyre’s silver lining bolsters British Sailing Team’s Hyeres haul
Mills and McIntyre’s silver lining bolsters British Sailing Team’s Hyeres haul
Monday, 30 April 2018

Hannah Mills and Eilidh McIntyre doubled the British Sailing Team’s medal tally at the World Cup Series in Hyeres, France, in the final race of the week-long Olympic classes regatta claiming a silver medal in the final race.

The pair began...

Rán takes Round One
Rán takes Round One
Monday, 30 April 2018 Ten teams contested Round One of the 2018 FAST40+ Race Circuit, hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club in the Solent. The FAST40+ fleet enjoyed eight races over three days in a variety of conditions. Making their debut in the FAST40+ Class, Niklas ...
Entry now open for Portsmouth Regatta
Entry now open for Portsmouth Regatta
Monday, 30 April 2018

Entries to the 2018 Portsmouth Regatta in June, sponsored by Sunsail, are up and running.

Miles Linington, Regatta Chairman commented, “We are delighted that everything is now in place for an exciting and successful event. Every indication...

Barclays Jersey Boat Show
Barclays Jersey Boat Show
Sunday, 29 April 2018

St Helier marina, Jersey, will once again be packed with visitors for the annual Barclays Jersey Boat Show over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 05 – Monday 07 May).

Fairline Yachts’ Bentley GT speeds into Oundle
Fairline Yachts’ Bentley GT speeds into Oundle
Saturday, 28 April 2018

Rick Parfitt Jnr (right) and Ryan Ratcliffe (left) with the #1 Bentley sponsored by Fairline Yachts at the luxury boat builder’s HQ in Oundle, Northamptonshire.

No Belgian penalties for use of Red Diesel for UK vessels
No Belgian penalties for use of Red Diesel for UK vessels
Friday, 27 April 2018

Following the sustained efforts of the Cruising Association, including meeting the Belgian Ambassador and lobbying via the CA’s Honorary Local Representatives in addition to its other contacts in Belgium, the Belgian Finance Office has ...

Cowes hope for business boost as cruise ship comes to town
Cowes hope for business boost as cruise ship comes to town
Friday, 27 April 2018

The Astor. Image: Cruise and Maritime Voyages

World-class sailor lays down sailing challenge
World-class sailor lays down sailing challenge
Friday, 27 April 2018

Image: The Adventurists

INEOS TEAM GB TO CHALLENGE FOR AMERICA’S CUP
INEOS TEAM GB TO CHALLENGE FOR AMERICA’S CUP
Thursday, 26 April 2018

Jim Ratcliffe & Ben Ainslie. Image: INEOS Team GB

Fever-Tree Agrees Further Two-Year Sponsorship of Lendy Cowes Week
Fever-Tree Agrees Further Two-Year Sponsorship of Lendy Cowes Week
Thursday, 26 April 2018

Cowes Week Ltd has announced that Fever-Tree have renewed their position as Official Mixers Sponsor for a further two-year period.

Fever-Tree have fast gained popularity within the international sailing community since their iconic bar activatio...

FAST40+ Class Circuit Round One
FAST40+ Class Circuit Round One
Thursday, 26 April 2018

This weekend, ten FAST40+ Teams will do battle for the Henri Lloyd Trophy, in Round One of the FAST40+ Race Circuit. Hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club, the grand-prix racing class will have three days of thrilling action, racing on windward ...

RYA announces two new SailFoil training dates
RYA announces two new SailFoil training dates
Thursday, 26 April 2018

The RYA has announced two SailFoil training dates – with courses held at the Andrew Simpson Watersport Centre (ASWC) in Italy.

These two amazing opportunities in a stunning location are open to instructors who want to:
1) Learn how to ...

Crewsaver Warsash Spring Championship 2018
Crewsaver Warsash Spring Championship 2018
Thursday, 26 April 2018

Image: Clockhouse Photography

Kayakers’ 4,000km Continent-Crossing Expedition
Kayakers’ 4,000km Continent-Crossing Expedition
Thursday, 26 April 2018

Two young women have set out on an epic adventure to become the first to tandem kayak across Europe from London to the Black Sea. Kate Culverwell (19) and Anna Blackwell (24) are aided on their 4,000km expedition by safety equipment from marine sp...

Chichester Marina
Chichester Marina
Thursday, 26 April 2018

Its setting in the beauty of a natural harbour and picturesque countryside makes Chichester Marina a wonderful destination. 

Chichester Marina was one of the first marinas to be constructed in Britain, opening in the mid-1960s. It is the UK...

The new Muscadet?
The new Muscadet?
Thursday, 26 April 2018

This month try a Picpoul de Penet, a zingy alternative to Muscadet.

Picpoul de Penet dry white wine from France’s Languedoc-Roussillon region is beginning to get noticed and, as it rises into favour, we are seeing a modest increase in bran...

Learning to Fly
Learning to Fly
Thursday, 26 April 2018

The adrenaline rush of flying across the water takes sailing and windsurfing to dizzy new heights, and now thanks to the RYA it is open to anyone. Here is how you can get involved.

Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you will know that foi...

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