Organisers of Cowes Week are inviting sailors who may have never raced before to join in the final Saturday of Cowes Week on 13 August 2016
Sailing news
TUI Group to sell Sunsail
International tourism and holiday company TUI Group has announced plans to sell its Specialist Group including sailing charter company Sunsail, but holidays not affected
Rules for watching dolphins and whales
The Marina Management Organisation has issued a reminder to sailors of the rules on watching dolphins and whales, which are protected species
Research vessel ‘Sir David Attenborough’ and submarine ‘Boaty McBoatface’ named
A £200 million polar research ship is to be named after Sir David Attenborough. It will not be named Boaty McBoatface but the popular name will be given to one…
Northern Boat Show dates confirmed
The Northern Boat Show in Liverpool will be held from 3 to 5 June 2016, coinciding with the International Mersey River Festival
Clipper Race departs Seattle – and races Brit on bicycle
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race departed Seattle on April 28 for its leg to New York via the Panama Canal, and Brit Simon Parker is racing the fleet…
Opportunity offered to race Gipsy Moth IV
The Gipsy Moth Trust is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to crew and race the yacht later this summer
Turn to Starboard Round Britain Challenge for veterans final countdown
The official countdown has begun for the Turn to Starboard Round Britain Challenge with just under six weeks to go
Dick Durham’s book of sea stories republished
Dick Durham’s wonderful collection of sailing stories from across centuries and around the world is being published in paperback in time for Father’s Day
Spinlock win’s Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Spinlock has been handed Britain’s top business award for its part in boosting the country’s international trade. The Isle of Wight-based company was named as the winner of a coveted…