As mentioned previously, the backbone of the Quantum Key West Race Week fleet lies in the competitive racing offered in the one-design classes that comprise over 70% of the 130 teams from 10 countries entered in this event. However, the other 30% enter…
The opening day of the 80th anniversary Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series, Organised by Barbados Cruising Club in association with Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, and Mount Gay, got off to a spectacular start today with an unusual mixed bag of condi…
Following public consultation the Government has announced the designation of the second tranche of Marine Conservation Zones and has confirmed plans for the third tranche of sites. The outcome of the consultation, which took place in early 2015 and ga…
With less than 24 hours before the start, a last minute rush has seen a significant boost in entries for the 80th anniversary Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series. A packed room for the skippers’ briefing headed by Howard Palmer (Chairman of the Race C…
What a perfect Mary, it does not get much better than that! Breezy, but not too much. Warm, but no rain until after dark. Busy with 274 entries, but not too chaotic – well, mostly! Ten RS Aeros made it to the start line a healthy increase on last years…
The Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) has announced the winners of its Marina of the Year Awards for 2016, with proud partners GJW Insurance. Now in its third year, the Awards were open to Gold Anchor accredited marinas both in the UK and overseas. The…
ORACLE TEAM USA will continue its cooperation with TeXtreme® as the preferred supplier of carbon fiber materials used to produce composite parts for the team’s catamarans. The team is preparing to defend its title in the 35th America’s Cup in 2017, usi…
Over 200 representatives from across the marine industry gathered at the British Marine Trades Association awards dinner last night – 12 January 2016 – at restaurant Gauchos to recognise the top achievements within the marine industry. At this y…
Torqeedo, the market leader in the marine electric engine industry, has unveiled TorqBoard – an innovative, high-powered motorised stand-up paddleboard (SUP) motor – at this year’s London Boat Show, in association with one of its distributors, Golden A…
Thinking about adding a PC to your boat? The compelling reason to add a PC to your boat’s navigation and communication system is their amazing value. Equipped with navigation software, a PC turns into a large screen, full function chart…
