YANMAR Marine International (YMI) has announced a new sponsorship deal with The World Wake Association (WWA), confirming its support for key international wakesurf events in the US, Japan and London during 2021. Extending last year’s inaugural contract…
Celebrating 90 years of Britains favourite yacht race – Round the Island Race
Celebrating 90 years of Britains favourite yacht race – Round the Island Race
Entries for the world-famous Round the Island Race opened at 00.01 this morning, 19 March. Organised by the much-respected Island Sailing Club, the Round the Island has always been one of the UK’s largest participation sporting events and regularly att…
Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta – 2021 Event Cancellation
Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta – 2021 Event Cancellation
We were hoping that we could all go sailing but unfortunately the covid virus and the protocols have made this impossible. The Chairman of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, Carlo Falcone and the committee have decided to cancel the 2021 ACYR and hope…
British Electric Boatbuilder Enters the Quiet Boating Revolution
British Electric Boatbuilder Enters the Quiet Boating Revolution
British electric boatbuilder, Neva Group, has announced the development of a ground-breaking new range of innovative electric day boats and tenders that have been designed to offer clean and quiet technology without compromising on style and performanc…
Back to racing for the J/70 UK Class
Back to racing for the J/70 UK Class
The J/70 UK Class is looking forward to an exciting season of racing for 2021. Following the UK Government announcement of the roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England and following guidance from the RYA. The J/70 UK Class will have…
Performance 40s head offshore in the Rolex Fastnet Race
Performance 40s head offshore in the Rolex Fastnet Race
In this August’s Rolex Fastnet Race, one of the most popular ‘classes within a class’ will be the Performance 40. At present more than fifty of these racer-cruisers and cruiser-racers are currently entered in the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s pinnacle even…
Raymarine LightHouse Charts Now Available with New Chart Store and RayConnect Mobile App
Raymarine LightHouse Charts Now Available with New Chart Store and RayConnect Mobile App
FLIR Systems announced today the availability of Raymarine LightHouse™ Charts cartography, bringing new levels of clarity and control to marine navigation. Further, LightHouse Charts customers will realize increased convenience and enhanced product pur…
The Cruising Association launches 180-day visa campaign for cruising sailors and motor boaters
The Cruising Association launches 180-day visa campaign for cruising sailors and motor boaters
The CA has today launched its campaign to reduce the impact of Brexit on British small boat cruisers who have traditionally explored the coasts and inland waterways of Europe in sailing and motor boats. There’s a particular focus on the Netherlands, Gr…
Cruising into a virtual Spring Promo Week 22-28 March
Cruising into a virtual Spring Promo Week 22-28 March
The Cruising Association (CA), Britain’s largest organisation exclusively representing over 6,300 sail and motor cruising members around the world, is running an online Spring Promo Week from 22 – 28 March, coinciding with the fitting out season and fu…
Come fly with us – RAFYC and HRSC join forces
Come fly with us – RAFYC and HRSC join forces
The RAF Yacht Club and Hamble River Sailing Club have announced a greater level of engagement between the two clubs with mutual opportunities for both. Located just 400 metres apart on the River Hamble in prime positions on the river frontage, they off…