Leading global supplier of sail and deck hardware, Barton Marine, announces long-standing distributor, Robert Lindemann KG, as its new Polish distributor, ahead of the WIND and WATER Warsaw Boat Show, this weekend. Barton Marine is delighted to confirm Robert Lindemann KG will be its new Polish Distributor, with immediate effect. Barton Marine is delighted to…
Following the public consultation meetings in December 2016 and February 2017 inviting local users of the Exe Estuary to help inform the review of codes of conduct and zonation on the Exe, the Exe Estuary Management Partnership (EEMP) are inviting local users to share their views on the revisions of exclusion zones in a further…
The second event in the Florida RS Aero Winter “Series” was the first ever Florida State Championships held February 3-5 at the United States Sailing Center of Martin County located along the Indian River lagoon in Jensen Beach, Florida. The setting proved spectacular in terms of facility, race management, hospitality, location and weather for the…
Oceanco launches the largest yacht ever built in The Netherlands – 110m/361ft project JUBILEE Oceanco’s outstanding project JUBILEE, with striking exterior styling by Lobanov Design, grand interior by Sorgiovanni Designs and owner’s representation by Burgess, is the largest yacht ever built in The Netherlands. At an impressive 110m/361ft length over all, generous 16.4m/54ft beam and…
The world’s leading supplier of marine pyrotechnic distress signals, Drew Marine Signal & Safety, announces its sponsorship of experienced adventurer, Lia Ditton and her incredible ‘Yo! Row’ expedition for 2018, as she attempts to become the first woman to row the North Pacific Ocean solo. Drew Marine Signal & Safety will provide Lia with a…
Breton skipper Jérémie Beyou crossed the finish line of the eighth edition of the Vendée Globe solo non stop around the world race at 1940hrs UTC this Monday evening 23rd January, four days, three hours, two minutes and 54 seconds after the winner, Armel Le Cléac’h securing third place. The 40-year old sailor who was forced…
The final phase of the redevelopment of Ocean Village Marina will be completed this year, with the five-star luxury hotel and spa opening in the summer of 2017, along with a number of exciting new bars and restaurants. This is alongside a reconfiguration of the marina, set to commence in the autumn, to make the…
Dame Ellen MacArthur announced today at the London Boat Show, a very special project that will see 100 young people in recovery from cancer taking part in an extraordinary challenge – sailing around Britain in a national relay, celebrating achievement and realising potential. Round Britain 2017 is being run by the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust,…
Following a public consultation between December 2015 and March 2016, the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Marine and Fisheries Division in Northern Ireland has designated four new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs). The new MCZs are intended to protect clams in Belfast Lough, the habitat of rare black guillemots on Rathlin Island, one…
Catherine Pourre’s Class40, Eärendil crossed the finish line of the RORC Transatlantic Race outside Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina on 12 December at 13 hours 25 minutes and 02 seconds. Eärendil was nearly a day behind the Class40 winner, Campagne de France. However, Eärendil enjoyed a fast finish into Grenada as the trade winds…
