While it may not be the event’s ultimate prize, the monohull battle for line honours in the Rolex Fastnet Race is always hotly contested, coming with considerable bragging rights. This year’s race from Cowes to Plymouth via the Fastnet Rock, coinciding…
Karpaz Gate Marina announces four days of ‘Sailing Season Celebrations’
Karpaz Gate Marina announces four days of ‘Sailing Season Celebrations’
Series of special events at luxury venue on Karpaz peninsula will launch range of summer activities at marina and North Cyprus region Karpaz Gate Marina has announced the details of a four-day ‘Sailing Season Celebrations’ event to be held at the…
Oceanair opens new Experience Centre
Oceanair opens new Experience Centre
Oceanair has proudly opened their much anticipated Experience Centre that showcases the breadth of the Oceanair product range in the flesh. Features include a range of hatches, portlights and window treatments including our new Companionway and luxury…
Seawork International to host exciting demonstrations & new launches
Seawork International to host exciting demonstrations & new launches
Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition held in a working port, Seawork International, has released its exciting plans for demonstrations, launches and conferences. Some of the highlights will include Voith, who will be announcing a…
New ‘Wainwright of the Waterways’ appointed to forge coast to coast canoe trail
New ‘Wainwright of the Waterways’ appointed to forge coast to coast canoe trail
A new ‘Wainwright of the waterways’ has been appointed by the Canal & River Trust to forge England’s first Coast to Coast canoe trail. Following in the footsteps of famous author and walker, Alfred Wainwright, Greg Brookes will lead a small team in…
Pole Positions and Podiums for Peters & May Racing
Pole Positions and Podiums for Peters & May Racing
The Bank holiday weekend saw the Peters & May Racing Team, Jelf Racing from Kent head to the second round of the Powerboat GP British Championships in Oulton Broad as they competed at the Lowestoft GP. Heading into the weekend Ben Jelf was leading…
Sigma 33s return to Cowes for Class National Championship
Sigma 33s return to Cowes for Class National Championship
Following the success of its 2010 national championship at Cowes Week, the Sigma 33 class association has chosen the event once again, as a platform in which to run its 2015 national championship, writes Sue Pelling. Although racing within Aberdeen Ass…
Celebrating award-winning British Marine Federation members
Celebrating award-winning British Marine Federation members
Four BMF members and an inspirational individual have been recognised for excellence within the industry, winning the prestigious British Marine Federation (BMF) Awards 2015. Presented by BMF President, Fiona Pankhurst, Awards were given to i-Bos…
Hamble Boat Show proves a resounding success with record visitor numbers
Hamble Boat Show proves a resounding success with record visitor numbers
Organisers and exhibitors recently welcomed a record 1,600 people to the Hamble Boat Show, held at MDL’s Hamble Point Marina. Each year, the free event celebrates the start of the boating season and brings together boating enthusiasts and members of th…
Canal & River Trust trials new way of processing dredgings
Canal & River Trust trials new way of processing dredgings
The Canal & River Trust has opened a pilot dredging treatment site near Coventry as part of its plans to carry out £80m worth of dredging over ten years. With new legislation, the cost of disposing of dredging via landfill has increased drama…