Mercury Marine, the world leader in marine propulsion, has launched Vessel Config, a new software management configurator for boatbuilders and dealers. Vessel Config will guide these direct customers through the configuration process to ensure they ar…
MAPFRE wins in Itajaí to extend In-Port Series lead – Volvo Ocean Race
MAPFRE wins in Itajaí to extend In-Port Series lead – Volvo Ocean Race
The Spanish team MAPFRE won the Itajaí In-Port Race on Friday in Brazil, after battling with team AkzoNobel for the lead on the first of three laps of the race course. A large spectator fleet was on hand to watch the racing in a moderate 10 knot sea br…
ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal Launch 406Day to Raise Beacon Awareness
ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal Launch 406Day to Raise Beacon Awareness
4th June 2018 (4/06/2018) = 406Day Beacon Awareness Day #406Day18 406 MHz Beacons Save Lives Marine safety specialists ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal are launching 406Day on 4/06 (4th June) this year. 406Day aims to raise beacon awareness across the…
Volvo Ocean Race – Six teams to take start of Itajaí In-Port Race
Volvo Ocean Race – Six teams to take start of Itajaí In-Port Race
Six teams will be on the start line on Friday afternoon for the Itajaí In-Port Race in Brazil, with Vestas 11th Hour Racing joining the fleet following its dismasting, and subsequent repair and relaunching. Team SHK/Scallywag, who only arrived in Itaja…
RS Aero UK Spring Championships – Burghfield Sailing Club
RS Aero UK Spring Championships – Burghfield Sailing Club
A foggy morning engulfed Burghfield as 34 RS Aero sailors descended on the club to compete for this year’s RS Aero UK Spring Champs. Our PRO for the day was Ian Bullock who did a fantastic job of keeping all the sailors hopes up in the briefing for th…
Cowes Classics Week 2018 opens for entries
Cowes Classics Week 2018 opens for entries
Preparation for the 11th Cowes Classics Week is officially underway. With the launch last week of the new 2018 website, competitors can now find information and enter the event. Racing takes place from 23rd to 27th July. Cowes Classics Week has grown…
Sail away on England’s largest lake with new and exclusive skippered yacht charter
Sail away on England’s largest lake with new and exclusive skippered yacht charter
The award-winning Lake District self-catering agency Heart of the Lakes, with offices based in Ambleside and Keswick, is offering its clients a brand-new service for 2018 when they book their holidays at one of their properties across the Lake District…
Record two handed entry expected in Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race
Record two handed entry expected in Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race
The 2018 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race starting on Sunday 12th August will feature a wide variety of yachts racing under the IRC rating rule as well as one design and open classes, such as IMOCA, Class40 and Multihulls. The majority of the f…
Royal Southern Yacht Club – Fitting Out Supper with guest speaker Tracy Edwards MBE
Royal Southern Yacht Club – Fitting Out Supper with guest speaker Tracy Edwards MBE
Yachtswoman Tracy Edwards MBE, received two enthusiastic standing ovations from an audience of 150 Club members, at our 2018 Fitting Out Supper. The round the world sailor was guest speaker at the start of season event, she enthralled those present wit…
High performance design for Ocean Safety’s new Kru Sport lifejacket
High performance design for Ocean Safety’s new Kru Sport lifejacket
A uniquely sculpted high performance lifejacket, the Kru Sport, is the next latest model to join Ocean Safety’s new 2018 Kru Range. The Kru Sport sets itself apart from other lifejackets with its minimalist scoop back neck design and barely noticeable…