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The advent of selfie-steering gear

Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’

  • September 11, 2014

'The advent of selfie-steering gear...'

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  • September 11, 2014

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How to make cockpit booster seats for more comfortable sailing

  • September 10, 2014

Looking for a more comfortable sailing experience, James Brooking builds 'booster' seats for his cockpit

Transom shower covers

Make your own transom shower fitting covers

  • September 10, 2014

Put spice pot lids to a new use with this budget tip to make transom shower fitting covers

Sir Ben Ainslie with the America's Cup  Credit- Lloyd Images

Sir Ben Ainslie might not sail in next America’s Cup

  • September 10, 2014

With the next America’s Cup challenge not till 2017, the Olympic gold-medallist has hinted he might not be at the helm of the British team

Ocean film fest

International Ocean Film Festival hits the UK

  • September 9, 2014

17 UK towns and cities to host ocean film festival in September

Alan and Geraldine Sinfield on Tante Helena

Tante Helena sailors complete their survivors’ challenge

  • August 29, 2014

Both Alan and Geraldine Sinfield have been diagnosed with cancer, a disease they lost their former spouses too

UK tidal array project artist's impression. Credit: The Crown Estate

First UK tidal array project agrees funding

  • August 29, 2014

The Crown Estate has committed to invest nearly £10million into the MeyGen Ltd tidal power development

Southerly Yachts. Credit: Barry Pickthall/PPL

Southerly Yachts folds again

  • August 28, 2014

It comes just 13 months after the brand was ‘rescued' from an earlier receivership

The new facilities block and Crinan Basin

£360,000 Crinan Canal investment

  • August 28, 2014

The opening of the new facilities building marks a significant upgrade on the popular waterway

AndrewSimpson

Southampton Boat Show will support the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation

  • August 27, 2014

The end of the 2014 show will coincide with the Bart's Bash world record attempt

Cancer-fighting sailing mum Lori Murdock

Cancer-fighting sailor Lori Murdock completes epic voyage

  • August 27, 2014

Lori has completed her sail around the UK despite having an emergency operation along the way

Alexandra Yacht Club fire. Credit: Kyle Marlon Aldridge

Alexandra Yacht Club destroyed by fire

  • August 26, 2014

The 'sinking' yacht club had been earmarked for demolishment

Teeside Seal Population_Credit Crown Estate

Teesmouth harbour seal population continues to rise

  • August 26, 2014

The River Tees is now home up to 100 seals, thanks to environmental clean up work

Whitehaven Marina

Whitehaven Marina’s boat jumble and open day

  • August 25, 2014

A free event for visitors and visiting boats to attend and for boat jumble sellers to participate in

Competitors at last year's St Wilfrid?s 'Nab? Challenge experienced perfect sailing conditions and raised  £12,000 for the Hospice

Charity yacht race organisers seek more participants

  • August 25, 2014

Sail for St Wilfrid's Hospice

Hartlepool RNLI launch to assist burning yacht  Credit- RNLI/Hartlepool

Solo skipper rescued as his blazing boat sinks

  • August 22, 2014

After an explosion onboard, the French yachtsman was forced to escape in his life raft

Sea and Summit completed

Miss Isle completes Sea and Summit challenge

  • August 22, 2014

Natasha Lambert has reached the top of the highest peak in southern Britain after sailing 440 miles

Bart's Bash World Map of Race Venues

UK Minister for Sport Helen Grant supports Bart’s Bash

  • August 22, 2014

More than 2,700 sailors from 610 clubs in over 50 countries around the world have so far signed up

PBO Sail Clinic, December 2013

Why won’t my boat tack properly?

  • August 21, 2014

David Harding offers ideas to help a Kelt 5.50 that won't beat upwind

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