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July Boatbid Auction - Bidding Starts
July Boatbid Auction - Bidding Starts
Friday, 13 July 2018

The European July Auction is now open for bidding!

The Cruising Association & Royal Harwich YC host cruising guru Jimmy Cornell
The Cruising Association & Royal Harwich YC host cruising guru Jimmy Cornell
Thursday, 12 July 2018 The Suffolk Section of the Cruising Association (CA) is delighted to welcome back cruising guru Jimmy Cornell to the Royal Harwich Yacht Club in Woolverstone, near Ipswich, on Saturday 3rd November. In a jointly hosted one-day seminar, the ...
GET AFLOAT FOR FREE AT SOUTHAMPTON WATER ACTIVITIES CENTRE THIS WEEKEND
GET AFLOAT FOR FREE AT SOUTHAMPTON WATER ACTIVITIES CENTRE THIS WEEKEND
Thursday, 12 July 2018

Families and anyone wanting to have a go at sailing are invited to get on the water for FREE as Southampton Water Activities Centre welcomes you to Try Sailing and Windsurfing on 15 July.

The centre is opening its doors from 10am to 4.30pm and e...

St George’s flag the size of a football pitch hung at Isle of Wight shipyard
St George’s flag the size of a football pitch hung at Isle of Wight shipyard
Wednesday, 11 July 2018

The Isle of Wight based Wight Shipyard Company and its sister company SMS are proudly backing England in their world cup bid  by making a truly exceptional public statement.

The Columbine Building in Cowes currently sports the largest Union...

Princess Yachts On Track for Groundbreaking 2018
Princess Yachts On Track for Groundbreaking 2018
Tuesday, 10 July 2018

Princess Yachts has taken the unprecedented step in announcing six ground-breaking  new models to join their range as they continue on 2017’s positive trajectory.

These new models follow the S78, V50, V60, V65 and F70 models already ...

Swiss clean sweep in Extreme Sailing Series™ Cascais showdown
Swiss clean sweep in Extreme Sailing Series™ Cascais showdown
Tuesday, 10 July 2018

British INEOS Rebels UK finished day four with a foot on the podium for the first time this year. Image: Lloyd Images

Teamwork rewarded with 2018 Round the Island Race Young Sailor Trophy
Teamwork rewarded with 2018 Round the Island Race Young Sailor Trophy
Monday, 09 July 2018

Hattie Rogers (left) and Paige Flide (right) from Hampshire Collegiate School receiving the Raymarine Young Sailor Trophy after this year’s Round the Island Race

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust supports 25 young people at this year’s Round the Island Race
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust supports 25 young people at this year’s Round the Island Race
Monday, 09 July 2018

Jack and Ellen with the crew on board Waita during Round the Island Race. Image: Sportography

Philippe Péché extends lead in GGR
Philippe Péché extends lead in GGR
Monday, 09 July 2018

Philippe Péché has opened up a 45 mile lead and his Rustler 36 PRB, making most of NNE winds carrying the fleet down towards the first ‘gate’ in the course of Marina Rubicon, Lanzarote. Image: Even...

Bluebird K3 runs again
Bluebird K3 runs again
Sunday, 08 July 2018

Image: Lisa Beaney Photography

Another two spots secured on the ilovesailing calendar 2019
Another two spots secured on the ilovesailing calendar 2019
Saturday, 07 July 2018

Michael Forbes from Helensburgh and Charlie Chandler from Solihull, have claimed the next two spots on the 2019 ilovesailing calendar, leaving just four more places up for grabs.

As well as claiming their spot on the 2019 calendar Michael and Ch...

High Potential wins 2018 Round the Island Race Gold Roman Bowl
High Potential wins 2018 Round the Island Race Gold Roman Bowl
Saturday, 07 July 2018

High Potential rounding the Needles in Round the Island Race 2017. Credit: High Potential

Round the Island Race 2018 First Finishers
Round the Island Race 2018 First Finishers
Saturday, 07 July 2018

Concise Fling take line honours. Credit: George Mills Photography

REVIEW: Juna Striped Towelling Hoodie Dark Denim
REVIEW: Juna Striped Towelling Hoodie Dark Denim
Friday, 06 July 2018

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Round the Island Race countdown
Round the Island Race countdown
Friday, 06 July 2018

With less than 24 hours to go before Katie Schuhster – representing the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust – fires the cannon as official race starter for the 87th edition of the Round the Island Race, the festive atmosphere in Cowes is in f...

Volvo Cork Week showcasing  the best of Cork Harbour
Volvo Cork Week showcasing the best of Cork Harbour
Friday, 06 July 2018

 July 15 to July 21

Royal Yacht Club

WatchMate Vision2
WatchMate Vision2
Thursday, 05 July 2018

£1,249
www.vespermarine.com

Vesper Marine has announced the evolution of the world’s first and only touchscreen Class B AIS transponder with the introduction of the WatchMate Vision2. Vision2 features a highly responsive touc...

Natasha Lambert BEM confirms entry to Round the Island Race
Natasha Lambert BEM confirms entry to Round the Island Race
Thursday, 05 July 2018

Natasha Lambert BEM, a multi award winning adventurer with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, will be taking on the world’s best sailors this weekend and proving that disability is no barrier on the water as she competes in the 50 mile Round The I...

VIDEO: MALCOLM CAMPBELL’S BLUEBIRD WATER RECORD SPEED HOLDER FROM 1937 GETS READY TO GO AGAIN
VIDEO: MALCOLM CAMPBELL’S BLUEBIRD WATER RECORD SPEED HOLDER FROM 1937 GETS READY TO GO AGAIN
Thursday, 05 July 2018

A magical moment of man’s love affair with speed will be re-run this Friday evening when Malcolm Campbell’s legendary Bluebird, restored to its former glory, takes to the water once more on Lake Maggiore in Switzerland, revisiting t...

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