Multiple world champion Ian Williams had to work hard to secure pole position going into today’s finale of the Royal Southern Match Cup 2015. The five-time World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) Champion emerged from a demanding round robin stage unbeaten, and will now face fellow Briton Mark Lees in the semi-final of the grade 2…
Staff at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton are looking forward to welcoming some very special visitors into the marina at the end of the month, ahead of the prestigious Royal Yacht Squadron International Bicentenary Regatta (25th – 31st July). All four of the J Class yachts competing in the Regatta will berth at the…
Leading British luxury motor yacht manufacturer Fairline launches a new ‘trailblazer apprenticeship’ programme in partnership with Evolve Business Training. The new scheme will offer 22 people the chance of a career in the £multimillion highly skilled boat building industry. Supported by the British Marine Federation and the Shipwrights Apprenticeship Scheme, which encourages businesses to train…
he Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is celebrating a decade of excellence throughout the summer of 2015. From its humble beginnings the WPNSA has developed into a world class sporting venue due to the passion and determination of those involved at the inception and the continued support of many, including the Royal Yachting…
Apart from one lucky Scot, who placed a £30,000 bet on the Conservative Party taking a majority at the General Election, not many expected anything but complicated negotiations following another hung parliament. But here we are, nearly five weeks on and with the machinery of the first majority Conservative Government since 1992 slowly grinding into…
The Royal Southern Yacht Club was honoured today by the presence in Hamble of its Patron, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, for the Commissioning ceremony of the newly completed Prince Philip Yacht Haven. Three years ago, His Royal Highness had graciously lent his name to this project to transform the Club’s waterfront and having…
With just eight weeks to go until the Volvo Noble Marine RS200 National Championship at South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club, the RS Class Association has announced a special youth early entry rate of just £99 for youths aged 22 and under. Youth teams need to enter by 30th June to take advantage of this rate. …
On Friday 29 May, the village of Muchelney, which was hit hard by flooding of the Somerset Levels, loaned its rescue boat to Burnham-on-Sea’s BARB Search & Rescue. In the heart of the Somerset Levels, the village of Muchelney was completely cut off from surrounding areas during the floods in 2012, leaving its residents stranded.…
Plymouth-based Royal Marines have simulated the capturing of a newly built yacht ramp at the Royal Southern Yacht Club, Hamble, in a tribute to their fallen brother in arms, Mne Sam Alexander MC. The marines, from 42 Commando, stormed the newly constructed ramp using a team of Zodiac fast attack craft before securing the area…
Oceanair has proudly opened their much anticipated Experience Centre that showcases the breadth of the Oceanair product range in the flesh. Features include a range of hatches, portlights and window treatments including our new Companionway and luxury Curtains. Also showcased is the SKYVENETIAN Leather Alloy – both unique and beautiful, combining stunning leather finishes with…
