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With just a few days to go until Early Bird entries close on 1 February, competitors are encouraged to take advantage of the discounts on offer and register their entry for the 2020 edition of the world-famous Round the Island Race.

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Visitors are being given the chance to sail into Pirates Weekend Plymouth feeling like a real pirate, after a journey aboard the tall ship Atyla.

Atyla was built by hand in Spain in the 1980s and is based on a 19th century schooner, meaning she ...

Throughout February, RYA affiliated clubs, recognised training centres and marine organisations signed up to the RYA Joining Point programme can take advantage of double commission for every new RYA member they sign up.

Set up in 2004 the Joinin...

In 2019, the Isle of Wight was named one of the country’s best-rated destinations in TripAdvisor’s annual Travellers’ Choice awards. It was also recently awarded the UNESCO Biosphere reserve status, which celebrates the Island&rs...

Tickets are now available for the South Coast Boat Show, via southcoastboatshow.com. Entry to this exclusive event is free. Plus, those attending can book appointments to spend time onboard their favourite brands, via the website.

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For 2020, Gill Marine has revamped its dinghy collection for adult and junior sailors. In the first wave of the new dinghy range, the products come from their Performance line, engineered for all round comfort and protection. The Performance dingh...

New for 2020, the Jon Buoy range from Ocean Safety will be further extended to incorporate the inclusion of Glo Lite, which uses innovative retro-reflective technology that significantly enhances the visibility of the hi-vis fabric, making it...

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Marlow Ropes has announced that its eco-conscious Blue Ocean Dockline, made from 100 per cent recycled waste plastic bottles was awarded a PITTMAN Innovation Award 2020 by the Editors, Staff, and Judges at Sail Magazine under the Gr...

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Helly Hansen is the Official Apparel Sponsor to American Magic’s challenge for the 36th America’s Cup. American Magic put its trust in Helly Hansen to create the high performing sail racing kit, to ensure their team is mobile and ...

At 0900hrs on Friday 7th February 2020, in just over 2 weeks time, our BoatBid Auction will be live. Bidding will start and run through to the end of the auction; at 1900hrs on Tuesday 11th February 2020.
We have some fabulous boats in the cat...

There’s just six weeks to go until the RYA Dinghy Show in association with Yachts & Yachting which returns to Alexandra Palace for the weekend of 29 February – 1 March.

The 2020 show theme is ‘a world of opportunity &n...