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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.

Premier’s Park and Ride Tickets Go On Sale
Premier’s Park and Ride Tickets Go On Sale
Monday, 20 August 2018

Tickets are now on sale for Premier Marinas’ popular ‘Park and Ride’ service to the Southampton Boat Show (14th – 23rd September 2018).

Valid for any show day, customers can park their car at Premier’s Swanwick Mari...

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Monday, 20 August 2018

From Garmin comes the AIS 800 transceiver with Class B/SO, and the VHF 315i marine radio with Class D Digital Selective Calling. Both systems compliment the latest Garmin GPSMAP® chartplotters and multi-function displays. The AIS 800 tran...

BSS launches carbon monoxide consultation
BSS launches carbon monoxide consultation
Sunday, 19 August 2018

A public consultation on a proposal to introduce mandatory new Boat Safety Scheme Requirements for carbon monoxide alarms on boats will run to 9 November 2018.

The suggested change sees a fundamental shift recognising that CO poisoning, a silent...

RYA to cease as UK National Authority for Powerboat Racing from 2019
RYA to cease as UK National Authority for Powerboat Racing from 2019
Friday, 17 August 2018

The RYA has  written to the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the international federation for Powerboat Racing, to inform them that it will no longer act as national authority for powerboat racing in the UK with effect from 01 January...

Knit fleeces
Knit fleeces
Thursday, 16 August 2018

Everybody loves a fleece and this stylish knit fleece from Gill is something to wear both both on and off water. Innovative handwarmer pockets will give your hands respite from the cold whilst a practical chest pocket has space for your essentials...

Don’t miss the BBC’s British Sailing Team documentary this weekend
Don’t miss the BBC’s British Sailing Team documentary this weekend
Thursday, 16 August 2018

Image: Lloyd Images/RYA

RFA TIDEFORCE DOCKS IN FALMOUTH
RFA TIDEFORCE DOCKS IN FALMOUTH
Thursday, 16 August 2018

UK Crown Copyright 2018

Mobile Showrooms Bring Latest Raymarine Technology Directly to Boaters
Mobile Showrooms Bring Latest Raymarine Technology Directly to Boaters
Thursday, 16 August 2018

Raymarine is bringing a truly ‘Raymarine Retail Experience’ directly to European boaters this summer via its fleet of state-of-the-art mobile showrooms.

The prominently branded mobile display units are being deployed at key European ...

Launch of Shipyard Supply Co
Launch of Shipyard Supply Co
Thursday, 16 August 2018

L-R Josh Richardson, Luke Porter, Claire Richardson, Peter Emmons

Final two places filled on the ilovesailing calendar completing the 2019 line-up
Final two places filled on the ilovesailing calendar completing the 2019 line-up
Thursday, 16 August 2018

It’s a double win for Shaun Roster and Charlie Chandler as they both secure their second win in the 2018 calendar competition and the final two spots on the 2019 ilovesailing calendar.

Heritage punt restores Edwardian elegance to Hestercombe’s Pear Pond
Heritage punt restores Edwardian elegance to Hestercombe’s Pear Pond
Tuesday, 14 August 2018

Mrs Portman, Thomas Vesey & WD Miller. Image: Hestercombe Gardens Trust

Welsh wildcard team breathes new fire into Extreme Sailing Series™ Cardiff competition
Welsh wildcard team breathes new fire into Extreme Sailing Series™ Cardiff competition
Tuesday, 14 August 2018

Team Extreme Wales entertained the local crowds on their home waters in 2017. Image: Vincent Curutchet / Lloyd Images

Last minute summer days out on the Isle of Wight you don’t need to book
Last minute summer days out on the Isle of Wight you don’t need to book
Tuesday, 14 August 2018

With the summer holidays well under way, there is still plenty of time to fit in a few more days out while the sun is shining.

The Isle of Wight offers a host of fun and interesting things to do with the whole family, with something for all ages...

Dartmouth Sailing Week
Dartmouth Sailing Week
Monday, 13 August 2018

Dartmouth Sailing Week is one of the most enjoyable and welcoming events in Devon’s saili...

Gosport Heritage Open Days
Gosport Heritage Open Days
Monday, 13 August 2018

The organisers have published the full programme of over 75 events which will be celebrated over two long weekends commencing 6 September. You can just turn up for most events but some need booking for reasons of security or group size. For the ev...

GGR Peche heads for Cape Town
GGR Peche heads for Cape Town
Monday, 13 August 2018

Philippe Péché, pictured when sailing through the Marina Rubicon gate in the Canaries. This shows the special alloy telescopic tiller fitted to PRB which snapped later in the race, together with the Beaufort w...

AXIOM XL
AXIOM XL
Monday, 13 August 2018

The new line of Axiom XL glass bridge multifunction displays offers fast navigation performance in a large format display. The fully waterproof Axiom XL can be installed in both open cockpits and enclosed bridge stations. It can serve as a remote ...

Lendy Cowes Week 2018 – Final Report
Lendy Cowes Week 2018 – Final Report
Saturday, 11 August 2018

The final day of Lendy Cowes Week saw a return to gentle conditions, with starts taking place in a light southerly breeze that gradually built to an unsteady 8-12 knots in the early afternoon.

Giles Peckham’s Daring Dauntless won the class...

First Laser, Radial and 49erFX nations confirmed for Tokyo 2020
First Laser, Radial and 49erFX nations confirmed for Tokyo 2020
Saturday, 11 August 2018

Following the conclusion of Laser, Laser Radial and 49erFX fleet racing at the Hempel Sailing World Championships, the first nations in those fleets have booked their spot at Tokyo 2020.

In the Laser and Radial, 14 and 18 places respectively wer...

How Oyster could relaunch… as told by a relaunch professional
How Oyster could relaunch… as told by a relaunch professional
Friday, 10 August 2018

The Oyster World Rally is a 27,000 mile circumnavigation

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