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Watersports Participation Remains Buoyant
Tuesday, May 30th, 2023
Participation in watersports during 2022 was extremely buoyant according to latest Watersports Participation Survey. The survey is conducted annually by a consortium of leading marine bodies including British Marine, Royal Yachting Association (RYA), Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), British Canoeing (BC) Canal and River Trust and the Centre for Environment, […]
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Platinum Marina Status Awarded to Karpaz Gate
Monday, May 29th, 2023
Karpaz Gate Marina has been awarded 5 Gold Anchor Platinum accreditation by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). The accolade is the highest distinction attributed under the global Gold Anchor Scheme marina rating system. The North Cyprus marina resort on the Karpaz peninsula becomes only the eighth marina to receive the Platinum honour from TYHA following […]
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Rubix Festival in Porto Montenegro 28th-30th July 2023.
Thursday, May 11th, 2023
The very first Rubix Festival is set to take place in a superyacht marina on the shores of the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. Rubix aims to immerse festival-goers in a creative world of fulfilment and self-expression; with music, art, cinema and technology all forming a part of the performances, masterclasses, workshops and exhibitions on offer. Set against the […]
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Self-navigation cruises along the Caldon Canal are back
Monday, May 8th, 2023
Self-navigation cruises along the Caldon Canal are back! A boat hire company will once again be running cruises along the spectacular Caldon Canal, through the beautiful Churnet Valley in Staffordshire, Based at Denford near Leek in the Staffordshire Park District, Joshua is back in in the self navigating business. Following a seven-month closure during nearby roadworks. Joshua Day Boat Hire, in […]
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All Set for Antigua Sailing Week
Wednesday, April 26th, 2023
All set for the 54th edition of Antigua Sailing Week: 29 April 29 to 5 May © Paul Wyeth/pwpictures.com Antigua, 26 April 2023: The 54th edition of Antigua Sailing Week is all set with the famous regatta’s on-the-water action kicking off with a spectacular curtain raiser on Saturday 29 April; the stand-alone Peters & May Round […]
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Golden Globe Race: Return of the heroes.
Tuesday, April 25th, 2023
When it comes to good old fashioned seamanship where mankind pits his skills and endurance against everything that mother nature can throw at them while crossing the ocean the Golden Globe Race is probably at the very pinnacle. It has been nearly eight months since 16 of the bravest sailors in the world set out […]
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ZenBoat, a vintage yacht and a holistic approach
Tuesday, April 25th, 2023
ZenBoat, is a brand-new cruising concept launching this September, providing a wellbeing boost for the body and mind. It has long been known that just being near the sea has therapeutic benefits; the brain releases feel-good hormones which make us feel happier. Now with the introduction of a series of new sailing you can unearth […]
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Viva One River Cruising Beats Coaches Every time
Tuesday, April 18th, 2023
Viva Viva One I have never envied those American styled tours of Europe by coach where the saying goes; “If today is Monday, this must be Paris.” I have never wanted to schlepp my suitcase on and off a bus each evening, camping out of it in a mid-range hotel for just one night then […]
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The Right Yacht for a Circumnavigation
Sunday, March 19th, 2023
Oyster Yachts will host a free webinar to help sailors choose the right yacht for a circumnavigation – Wednesday 22nd March – 18.00 UTC If your dream is to set off long-distance sailing, maybe with the ambition to sail around the world, then choosing the right boat and equipment is essential.Drawing on its 50 years of experience helping owners select the […]
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2023: A Nautical Year in Normandy
Thursday, March 9th, 2023
Normandy is planning to celebrate all things nautical in 2023. With its 370 miles of coastline and its world-famous River Seine, the French region of Normandy has a rich and storied maritime history. Its three coastal départements of Manche, Calvados and Seine-Maritime boast world-class facilities and fantastic teams of experienced instructors. On top of this, they […]
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