Cowes Week Limited, organisers of Cowes Week, one of the worlds best-known sailing regattas and a highlight of the British sporting summer, are delighted to announce that they will continue their youth initiative which offers discounted entry fees to boats with crews of under 25 year olds. The Cowes Week Under 25 Youth initiative, which…
For the second year running, Sika® has been asked to participate in Practical Boat Owner’s ‘Ask the Experts Live’ practical talks and demonstrations at the Scotland Boat Show. The UK’s third largest boat show will take place at Kip Marina, Inverkip from 14th to 16th October. Joining a number of industry professionals on the RYA…
Britain’s best loved boating festival, the 2016 Southampton Boat Show, drew to a close on Sunday 25 September with organisers, exhibitors, sponsors and visitors all hailing the Show a great success. A quality attendance, thrilling atmosphere, fun attractions and entertainment along with great weather all resulted in excellent enquiries and significant sales for exhibitors, instilling…
Bart’s Bash 2016, the mass participation and fundraising sailing event held last weekend (17-18 September) in aid of the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation (ASSF), has been voted a resounding success by organisers and participants alike, especially in terms of expanding the interest in disabled sailing and extending this unique event’s reach around the world. In…
For the first time at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), leading panel mounting innovator Fastmount will debut the new Textile Range, alongside new clip prototypes. The Textile Range TC-06 clip set was designed to revolutionise the process of removing and replacing deck cushions on superyachts for captains and crew. Made up of the male…
As sailors around the world take to the water this weekend to participate in Bart’s Bash, the global participation and fundraising event in aid of the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation (ASSF), we hear that owing to wild weather and gale forecasts, Sailability Wellington, who were due to kick off proceedings, have regrettably had to postpone…
The UK’s largest Boat Show opened in style this morning with award winning actress Michelle Keegan and British sailing heroes fresh from Rio 2016 The Southampton Boat Show kicked off this morning with special guests, Michelle Keegan and the British Sailing Team in attendance. Running from today until Sunday 25 September, the Show will showcase…
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, an Honorary member of the Royal Southern Yacht Club, and his famous round-the-world yacht, the Bermudan Ketch Suhaili, are the latest confirmed entrants amongst the 45 Classic Yachts already set to compete in the first dedicated classic yacht regatta in the River Hamble, the Hamble Classics. The Regatta is being hosted and run by…
Alongside competitions, special offers and expert advice available on the RYA Stand (BO32) and in the RYA Members’ Lounge, and visits from our sailing Olympic medallists, the RYA will also be unveiling its new look membership at this year’s Southampton Boat Show (16-25 September). Over the last two years the RYA has undertaken a full…
Award winning actress, Michelle Keegan, is set to appear at this year’s Southampton Boat Show on Friday 16 September at 11am. An enthusiast of being out on the water, Michelle will help kick off 10 days of fun and attractions at one of the world’s leading boat shows. Incorporating one of Europe’s largest purpose-built marinas,…
