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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.

Alinghi crowned victorious in 2018 Extreme Sailing Series™
Alinghi crowned victorious in 2018 Extreme Sailing Series™
Wednesday, 05 December 2018

Image: Lloyd Images

GGR – Distance narrows between race leaders
GGR – Distance narrows between race leaders
Monday, 03 December 2018

Jean-Luc Van Den Heede predicts a Jan 23 finish. Image: Christophe Favreau/GGR/PPL

Great Circle Hits Gold in Musical Extravaganza
Great Circle Hits Gold in Musical Extravaganza
Monday, 03 December 2018

The Great Circle choral performance at the National Maritime Museum, Falmouth. Image: Colin Higgs

The Offshore Academy is GREAT…..
The Offshore Academy is GREAT…..
Friday, 30 November 2018

The Offshore Academy, Britain’s only centre of excellence for single and shorthanded yacht racing, has been recognised by the National GREAT Britain campaign for its expertise in providing pathways to professional sailing.

Joining the camp...

Record numbers clean up in 25th Great British Beach Clean
Record numbers clean up in 25th Great British Beach Clean
Thursday, 29 November 2018

Image: Jack Donovan

Safeguarding the future
Safeguarding the future
Thursday, 29 November 2018

The Brexit flotilla saw boats from both sides of the debate take to the Thames

REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
Thursday, 29 November 2018

Colourful beer cans and craftily strong spirits to keep yours up through the festive season.

New ‘craft’ beers from young entrepreneurs offer new flavours and styles from the USA and Europe. The favoured packaging seems to be cans br...

Lake Yard Marina
Lake Yard Marina
Thursday, 29 November 2018

With uninterrupted views across Poole Harbour towards Brownsea Island, Arne and the rolling Purbeck hills beyond, Lake Yard Marina in Hamworthy is not only charmingly friendly but also ideally situated in one of the south’s busiest nautical ...

Disposing of your unused flares safely
Disposing of your unused flares safely
Thursday, 29 November 2018

Alistair Hackett, managing director of Ocean Safety, advises why flares need to be disposed of correctly, and to go about doing so.

The majority of distress flares carried on board all types of vessels are never likely to be used.  They are...

Greek Cruising Tax postponed thanks to CA intervention
Greek Cruising Tax postponed thanks to CA intervention
Wednesday, 28 November 2018 The Greek Government announced on November 16 that it had implemented the TEPAH, commonly known as the Greek Cruising Tax.Initially it gave vessel owners just 10 days to pay the tax, but thanks to intervention from the Cruising Association (CA) this ...
Young OnBoarders awarded boats and boards by JMST
Young OnBoarders awarded boats and boards by JMST
Wednesday, 28 November 2018

Rowan Joseph (Pembrokeshire Performance Sailing Academy, Wales)

RYA wins bid to host 2019 Nacra 17, 49er and 49er FX European Championship
RYA wins bid to host 2019 Nacra 17, 49er and 49er FX European Championship
Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Image: Lloyd Images/RYA

Dolly Varden saved by the Classic Boat Museum
Dolly Varden saved by the Classic Boat Museum
Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Image: Classic Boat Museum

Neil Chapman starts the two handed ARC across the Atlantic to St Lucia
Neil Chapman starts the two handed ARC across the Atlantic to St Lucia
Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Neil Chapman Co Founder and CEO of Boatshed.com is doing the double-handed ARC crossing from Las Palmas to St Lucia 2018 with Curt Mundy from Boatshed Ireland.

Don’t fall foul of dust, debris and drips
Don’t fall foul of dust, debris and drips
Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Antifouling tins must be disposed of as hazardous waste

Vote for your Club of the Year
Vote for your Club of the Year
Monday, 26 November 2018

2018 winners Nottinghamshire County Sailing Club. Image: RYA/Paul Wyeth

RYA and industry representatives meet HMRC to discuss red diesel situation
RYA and industry representatives meet HMRC to discuss red diesel situation
Friday, 23 November 2018

Image: Vereshchagin Dmitry / Shutterstock.com

Nauticalia Canvas Reefer Jacket
Nauticalia Canvas Reefer Jacket
Thursday, 22 November 2018

£99.99

This cotton canvas reefer-style jacket has a large stand-up collar that will protect you from the worst of the weather, whilst the quilted lining offers additional warmth. The fabric is very hardwearing, but stonewashed for a softne...

Zhik ZKG watersports shoes
Zhik ZKG watersports shoes
Thursday, 22 November 2018

£92

Designed for water whilst looking great on shore the ZKG is a highly versatile shoe for all watersports. These sneaker-style shoes incorporate a quick-drying mesh inner and outer fabric containing an integrated neoprene upper with...

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