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The 24 May marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria – the second-longest reigning monarch, and regular holiday visitor to the Isle of Wight. Those wishing to mark this occasion can visit a range of places and locations wher...

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Hannah Mills and Eilidh McIntyre scooped silver for Great Britain at the 470 class European Championships.

The Nab Tower Pursuit, Gosport Marine Scene’s annual charity pursuit event for sailing yachts of all different shapes and sizes, will take place on 15 June.

The course takes the fleet out to round the Nab Tower and back to finish around Fo...

Following success in the Britain’s Got Talent auditions, Derek Sandy is set to make an appearance during a series of Wightlink crossings over the next few weekends. An island favourite turned national treasure, Derek is best known for his so...

UKSA is partnering with well-known seafront restaurant, The Hut, who will be raising funds for Polly’s Challenge – a unique watersports programme designed for the Isle of Wight’s young people.

The Princess Royal meets junior members, with (left) Michael Geary, Commodore, and Tim Keeping, Rear Commodore

A recent survey has shown the number of females actively participating in watersports is on the rise1. Often perceived as a male-dominated activity, we are seeing more and more women take to the water.

Joining your local club and learning or rel...

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Summer Sun brings Boating Fun!
Entries for our July Boatbid Auction are now open.
The auction will run from 0900hrs on 12th July 2019 through to 1900hrs on 16th July 2019.

Kayaking is the perfect activity for families this summer and this kayak can fit up to two adults and one child. Enthusiasts can enjoy endless hours of fun thanks to the raised seats and ample leg room, meaning comfort is key. There is a...

Gosport’s waterfront will spring into action this Saturday as hundreds of people take to the water in rowing boats, yachts, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and more.

“There are so many great things on offer for all the family,” s...

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Organisers of the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show, in association with Sunseeker, have announced that power boat racing is to be a part of this year’s show.

The 2019 Fortitudo Property Poole Bay 100 Offshore Powerboat race marks the open...

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École Française du Cap «François le Vaillant» in Cape Town Race Village. 01 December, 2017.
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This evening, iconic blue-water yacht manufacturer Oyster Yachts will launch its new “pocket superyacht”, the Oyster 565.

The model will sail down the River Thames at sunset, passing under Tower Bridge as the bascules open at 7.30pm ...

The CEO of the UK’s leading marine conservation charity, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), has urged Michael Gove to follow the example set by Scotland today in designi...

We live in an era where everything is constantly changing; developments in technology allow the ability to innovate and enhance just about any sector. Because of this, it goes without saying that the way we do (almost) everything is being impacted...