Month: May 2015

On the final race day of Antigua Sailing Week 2015, it’s the Antigua Special Economic Race Day sponsored by Yida International Investment Group and there are three contenders in the running. Who will take the Lord Nelson Trophy? Find out at the end of…

 Leading electronics manufacturer Standard Horizon has proudly launched its new HX870E 6W handheld DSC VHF transceiver with built-in GPS, an upgrade of the hugely popular HX851E.  Whilst still having all of the intuitive features of its prede…

Global technical sailing brand, Helly Hansen, has announced its sponsorship of the VR FX Girls, for their upcoming racing HH-334 lowseason.   The VR FX Girls – Bryony Bennett-Lloyd and Polly Jarman – will be sailing in the Female Olympic Skiff Cla…

Karpaz Gate Marina will welcome the participants of the Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally (EMYR) to the luxury North Cyprus destination for the third time in June. The 2015 Mini EMYR, which will feature a reduced program this year due to security conce…

Last weekend Kent based Powerboat Racing team Jelf Racing headed to Carr Mill Dam, St Helens for the opening round of the 2015 Powerboat GP Championship. Where amongst 30 other teams they battled it out for the Lancashire GP titles and the first import…

Dometic Smart Touch Integrated Intelligence Control (STIIC) is chosen for its innovative contribution to the marine industry World-leading supplier of marine equipment Dometic Marine has announced that Boating Industry magazine has included the Do…

The Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup is the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s (RORC) biennial flagship event for national teams with amateur crews. The international offshore regatta comprises a tough mix of inshore and offshore racing and is an intense seven-da…

Europe’s leading marina operator, MDL Marinas, recently partnered with UK charity water brand, One Water, to provide its customers with a gift that will not only help to save lives in Africa’s developing countries, but also keep them hydrated whilst af…

Competitors pitched up at Lymington Town Sailing Club on Sunday morning to readings of 26kn gusting 34kn on the Solent. After some debate and chin rubbing the sensible decision was made to cancel all racing for the day. However, undeterred, a valiant p…

Whitehaven Marina is seeking stallholders and general traders, marine and otherwise to participate in their annual ‘Nautical Fun Day and Boat Jumble’. The Event, to be held at the Marina on Saturday 11th July 2015.   Simone Morgan, Marina Manager,…