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More pictures today from the Antigua Classic Regatta, with easterly winds 15-24 knots and a larger swell than previous day, this made boisterous sailing for the Classic yachts. The swell was around 3.5 meters to start, but started to drop as t...

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Day 2 and racing proper today.

Image: Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race

Skippers breifing for the single handed race was held at the Antigua Yacht Club. Basic rules include no autopilots to be used, all boats will have observers who will be situated on each boat to help in case of emergency.

Even for experienced sailors, DIY boat maintenance can be daunting. For first-time buyers, the temptation to hand everything over to the professionals is even greater – despite the fact that many maintenance jobs are much simpler than you&rs...

Abigail Clarke and William Smith in action. Image: Marc Turner RYA

Image: Alex Thomson Racing

Marine safety specialists ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal are launching 406Day on 4 June.

406Day aims to raise beacon awareness across the world by reminding boaters about the importance of life-saving 406 MHz technology and by providing advice...

Boat owners who want to visit Britain’s Ocean City this year can berth in the very centre of Plymouth for less by taking advantage of exclusive visitor berthing offers from The Marina at Sutton Harbour.

The Marina at Sutton Harbour is a 5 ...

Boatshed sponsor The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, its got to be the No1 classic sailing event in the Caribbean.

At the end of 2017 we were approached by Chris Woods on behalf of the Keith Black Will Trust who wanted to donate his Colvic Countess 33 to Sail 4 Cancer. After considering whether to use her for our family sailing days it was eventually decided t...

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Caption: From left to right: Philippe Chiappe, Marit Stromoy, Mr Li Haojie

Just a quick reminder that this is the last chance to bid in the April Boatbid Auction. The Auction will end at 1900 this evening.

Top row: Brian Pain project director, Luke Powell head shipwright
Bottom row: Clyde Kramer, Shane Newcombe, Ned Rolt, Andy Cornish, John Bray.

Garmin has announced the addition of a new 12-inch networking chartplotter and combination model to its popular GPSMAP product line – the GPSMAP 1222 Touch and 1222xsv Touch chartplotters. Both with a 12-inch touchscreen display, these new p...

Zhik’s 2018 range for cruising includes the upgraded Aroshell® Jacket and a new all purpose Smock providing sailors with a range of lightweight, versatile, shell garments for inshore and coastal yachting. The Jacket and Smock both have a...

Newport’s popular Riverfest is preparing to set sail again, as this popular annual event enters its 11th year.

Set on Newport’s historic Quay, in the Isle of Wight’s picturesque market town local residents and visitors will enj...

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