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Staying warm and dry during sailing regattas can mean the difference between winning and losing. The all-purpose marine-designed HP Racing Midlayer from Helly Hansen is designed to deliver the ideal amount of warmth with new, proprietary LIFALOFT ...

Boatshed CEO, Neil Chapman and Curt Mundy have now been joined by Curt’s niece, Shea, for the Bermuda-Azores leg of the ARC Europe Rally. On board the 41-foot Van de Stadt-Rebel 41 ketch ‘Supertaff’ owned by Neil and his wife Man...

Southampton International Boat Show 2019 powered by Borrow A Boat will be rolling out the turquoise carpet to welcome visitors in September. This year’s show focuses on accessibility and inclusivity.

Preparations for the 51st show are goin...

With seven boat model debuts, a 65 boat exhibition and showcasing 18 of the world’s finest motorboat brands – the 2019 British Motor Yacht Show made its mark as the UK’s biggest spring motor boat show.

Backed by top British lux...

INEOS Rebels UK leads the ten boat GC32 Villasimius Cup fleet around the weather mark. Photo: Sailing Energy / GC32 Racing Tour.

The fourth Malö Muster took place in the lee of the recently opened Harbour Hotel bathed, for the most part, inglorious sunshine. There were 12 boats represented with nine making the trip up Southampton Water and on into the Itchin River. Sur...

Portchester Sailing Club opened for visitors on 18 May and 19 May. They registered a total of 378 visitors over the 2 days, and 24 who came twice.

The weather was relatively kind on both days with calm sea conditions, a light wind and although t...

Red Original’s Dry Pouch has been designed to keep wallets, phones and keys completely protected – we are told you can throw it against a wall and all will remain safe and sound inside. It is waterproof (plus it floats) with a YKK zip ...

Image: Paul Wyeth

True to its commitment to sell more boats faster than traditional yacht brokers, Boatshed has just completed the sale of a Contessa 32 through its Isle of Wight brokerage office – inside 12 days.

The 2019 GC32 Racing Tour sets sail today with 10 of the one design flying catamarans completing in Sardinia at the GC32 Villasimius Cup.

Villasimius and nearby Capo Carbonara – the southeasternmost tip of Sardinia – are a jewel of a...

The auction catalogue will go live on Wednesday 12th June 2019 so, if you have a boat to sell, and want a listing in the catalogue, send your entry through by Friday 7th June 2019.

What dad would not like this mug with an automatic stirrer on board? It looks great and is a cool gadget too – perfect for dad. A classic gift for Father’s Day this year, which we are sure will be enjoyed for many years to come.

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Gunwharf Quays has announced it will be supporting a spectacular fireworks display as part of the 75thanniversary commemorations of the D-Day landings organised by Portsmouth City Council.

A week of events are planned across the city and the fir...

Staying safe at sea is always a hot topic and with the boating season underway, now is the perfect time to check your safety equipment. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston shares his thoughts on safety at sea as he chats with Dee Caffari in the third episode ...

Sunseeker International is delighted to announce that it will be showcasing its Manhattan 66, the largest motor yacht on display, at this year’s Poole Harbour Boat Show which runs from 7 – 9 June.

The Manhattan 66 is designed to maxi...

Spinlock has purchased Cowes police station, almost doubling the size of the award-winning company’s base on the Isle of Wight.

The police station, which has lain empty for the past three years since being put up for sale, is situated oppo...

On 8 June the National Maritime Museum is celebrating World Oceans Day with a family festival designed to raise awareness of the ocean, connect people worldwide and inspire continuing action year-round to protect and restore our oceans.

The day-...

The Sussex coast’s largest offshore yacht race, The Royal Escape Race, starts on Friday 24 May from Brighton’s Palace Pier at 8am.  This spectacular event will be raising money for the disability charity Sussex Sailability.

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Over 60 innovative sail and power boats were on display at Ocean Village Marina last weekend, and what a sight it was with all major global brands represented on the water.

Organised by a consortium of south coast dealers, Ocean Village Marina w...