A haven for protected seahorses
Boatfolk joins forces with the Seahorse Trust and Portsmouth University to create haven for protected seahorses The Seahorse Trust and Portsmouth University have joined forces with national boating business, boatfolk, as part of a re-wilding [...]
On the water improves health and wellbeing
New research shows that being out on the water is beneficial for both health and wellbeing With concerns around the negative mental and physical health legacy of the coronavirus pandemic, new research published on [...]
Eeyore wins again!
ROUND THE ISLAND RACE 2021 Report Once again the smallest boat in the fleet, the modified twin keel 1964 Alacrity 18 Eeyore has won the 50nM (93km) Round the Island Race. The Island Sailing Club [...]
Arthur Beale moves to be near HMS Victory
The interior - could be used as a rope walk... The new position is behind this colonade Following the recent closure of its long-established premises at 194 Shaftesbury Avenue, in central [...]
11th Glassfibre Solent Sunbeam
The 98 year-old Solent Sunbeam Class is delighted to announce the launch of the latest Sunbeam, V71 Tiffany on Wednesday the 16th June. Tiffany is the second new boat to be launched in 2021 and [...]
In memory of Paul Erling Johnson
One of the first, finest and favorite characters I met in my early days in the Caribbean was Paul Erling Johnson, writes Kirsty Morrison. He sailed into Bequia on his fine ship Cherub with the [...]
Rock up and race – at RYA 2021 Sailability
Over 30 sailors of all abilities took to the water at Portland Harbour (WPNSA) for the 2021 RYA Sailability Keelboat League last week (16-17 September). The theme of the event was ‘rock up and race’ [...]
Ramsgate celebrates 200 years of unique Royal Harbour status
Two centuries ago, a newly crowned King George IV enjoyed Ramsgate’s hospitality so much that he bestowed royal status on its harbour. This unique accolade is celebrated by a 200th Anniversary weekend on 24th-26th September, [...]
Classic Yacht donated to Imperia
Beatrice, an historic wooden sailboat of note, has been donated to the city of Imperia. The official ceremony was held on July 15th in the Ligurian town’s naval museum and was followed by a flag [...]
50 years since Chay Blyth’s solo circumnavigation
Commodore Robert Vose (left) with Sir Chay Blyth and fellow pioneering solo circum-navigator Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. British yachtsman Sir Chay Blyth returned to the Hamble today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his [...]
Bruce Kirby 8 Bells
The famous yacht and dinghy designer and Canadian olympic sailor Bruce Kirby has died, aged 92. Among his many designs he drew the Laser Dinghy in 1969 since 1970 more than 215,000 Lasers have been [...]
Ocean Film Festival will show seven films
This autumn the Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns to the UK with a clutch of Live theatre shows: September - November 2021. Here's the trailer: The Festival has a brand-new [...]