Often referred to as the ‘City of Kings‘, Winchester famously played host to King Alfred. His statue is to be found in the high street, and his influence everywhere else. During the Saxon times Winchester was the Capital of England. It was chosen to become the capital by King Alfred, and remained a Royal residence for centuries… Continue reading Winchester – Short Stay Guide
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Ranked – UK Crusie Lines
The UK’s most popular cruise lines have been ranked. P&O Cruises is ranked top with 632.71 average monthly searches per 100k.Royal Caribbean and Marella Cruises take second and third place respectivelyCruise holidays have become more popular in the last decade due to being a more cost-effective and convenient way of visiting multiple destinations. Cruise expert… Continue reading Ranked – UK Crusie Lines
Ye Olde Swan – A campsite and pub combo
Fancy a campsite based on an island surrounded by the River Thames and just a short stumble from Ye Olde Swan a cosy pub? If you’re a happy-go-lucky kinda camper who enjoys the craic of a lively pub as much as the countryside scenery, then head on up to Oxfordshire and check in at the… Continue reading Ye Olde Swan – A campsite and pub combo
Watersports Participation Remains Buoyant
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,… Continue reading Watersports Participation Remains Buoyant
All-New Oyster 495 Scores Race Win
Oyster Yachts scored a race win in their all new Oyster 495 winning the ISC4 class in the 91st edition of the Round the Island Race. She also came in second overall in ISC, a class comprising 478 entries. This was the first competitive foray for Oyster Yachts’ newest, and smallest yacht in its new… Continue reading All-New Oyster 495 Scores Race Win
Easter Holidays are Coming So Hop to it!
The four-day Easter weekend (15th -18th April) is fast approaching and provides the perfect excuse for families to invest in some much needed quality time together. There are plenty of ways to experience family fun together – including renting a motorcaravan. Hiring a campervan or motorhome allows families of all sizes to spend precious time… Continue reading Easter Holidays are Coming So Hop to it!
Flogging a Dead Donkey
In what might be yet another case of flogging a dead donkey, British Marine, the team behind the Southampton International Boat Show, is trying to revive the London Boat Show concept on a smaller scale with their London Luxury Afloat show. With tickets at £45 a pop the event aimed at well heeled boat buyers… Continue reading Flogging a Dead Donkey
Marala Sees Light of Day as Renovation Progresses
The 59m classic motor yacht Marala, has been successfully re-floated in the 75m dry dock that has been her home for the past two years. Her flood up concludes the successful completion of the yacht’s exterior structural and paint work programmes carried out at the Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth. Designed and built by Camper & Nicholsons in… Continue reading Marala Sees Light of Day as Renovation Progresses
September Boat Show Season Sets to Go
September is the month when three important yacht shows normally take place in Europe. The Yachting Festival in Cannes, the Monaco Yacht Show in Monte Carlo and the Southampton International Boat show in Great Britain. Last year none of them went ahead and despite all the hype, this year’s offerings are looking far from becoming a return… Continue reading September Boat Show Season Sets to Go
Sturge the Superyacht Insurance Specialist Sells Out
In 1972 Nicholas Sturge, then an underwriter at Lloyd’s of London, identified a niche market developing in the world of luxury superyachting. Leaving London for the South of France he set off to explore and exploit possible insurance opportunities that only superyachts present. Soon after that, Sturge International were offering Insurance services from an offices… Continue reading Sturge the Superyacht Insurance Specialist Sells Out