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NEW RESEARCH CHALLENGES UK PERCEPTIONS OF THE FISHING INDUSTRY
NEW RESEARCH CHALLENGES UK PERCEPTIONS OF THE FISHING INDUSTRY
Wednesday, 02 July 2025

North Atlantic Fishing Company has unveiled new research revealing that over three-quarters (76%) of the British public have never considered a career in fishing and hold a number of important misconceptions about the industry.

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race to inspire Southampton International Boat Show visitors
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race to inspire Southampton International Boat Show visitors
Tuesday, 01 July 2025

Clipper Ventures will bring all the excitement of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race to the Southampton International Boat Show this September, along with one of its magnificent Clipper 70 ocean racing yachts. (pictured).

World Sailing welcomes LA28 venue confirmation
World Sailing welcomes LA28 venue confirmation
Tuesday, 01 July 2025

World Sailing welcomes the confirmation of sailing venues for the Olympic Games LA28 which will deliver excellent conditions for all 10 events, with Belmont Shore in the 2028 Venue City of Long Beach staging the board events and the Port of Los An...

A New Era of Collaboration
A New Era of Collaboration
Tuesday, 01 July 2025

A total of 60 influential names in British Wooden Boat Building and Heritage Marine Engineering gathered at the riverside boatyard in Reedham, Norfolk. They were drawn together from across the country by Abbey’s award-winning craft, and the ...

Anchoright wins national Maritime UK Start Up of the Year 2025 Award
Anchoright wins national Maritime UK Start Up of the Year 2025 Award
Monday, 30 June 2025

A company created as a result of an avid boater’s concerns for safety and the environment has won Start Up of the Year in the national Maritime UK 2025 Awards. Over 300 companies from all over the UK attended Maritime UK’s national awa...

SailGP Docuseries ‘Uncharted’ to air on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+
SailGP Docuseries ‘Uncharted’ to air on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+
Monday, 30 June 2025

SailGP Uncharted, SailGP’s first long-form premium docuseries, makes its UK debut on 2 July at 6.30PM BST on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+, giving British audiences behind-the-scenes access to one of the world’s fastest-growing global sp...

Athena Pathway Announces AFP Foiling Festival for all abilities
Athena Pathway Announces AFP Foiling Festival for all abilities
Friday, 27 June 2025

AFP Foiling Festival will take place from 18 – 22 August at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), delivering a five-day high-performance programme that caters for different levels of foiling experience, offering taste...

Dates, Further Details of Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 Season
Dates, Further Details of Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 Season
Friday, 27 June 2025

SailGP has released further details of its forthcoming 2026 Season, including the return of fan-favorite locations, multi-year hosting agreements secured across all regions, and an evolved regional structure to raise the stakes for athletes and f...

Pip Hare Announced as Patron of WORLDSTAR 2026
Pip Hare Announced as Patron of WORLDSTAR 2026
Friday, 27 June 2025

The Royal Western Yacht Club is delighted to welcome solo ocean racing legend Pip Hare as the Patron of WORLDSTAR 2026.

APPG launches new inquiry into sustainable ocean policy
APPG launches new inquiry into sustainable ocean policy
Friday, 27 June 2025 The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Ocean has launched an inquiry into what can Sustainable Ocean Policy Deliver for the UK? This will be the APPG’s first inquiry since the General Election and will focus on:   Demonstrating the un...
Countdown to Women in Marine at the Southampton International Boat Show – Save the date and register!
Countdown to Women in Marine at the Southampton International Boat Show – Save the date and register!
Thursday, 26 June 2025

British Marine is reminding marine industry professionals to register their interest now for one of the most inspiring events of the year — Women in Marine.

Royal Thames Yacht Club 250th Anniversary ‘Thames Pageant’ visit
Royal Thames Yacht Club 250th Anniversary ‘Thames Pageant’ visit
Thursday, 26 June 2025

 London’s Royal Thames Yacht Club will mark a very special anniversary at St Katharine Docks this month. Celebrating its 250th anniversary, 24 RTYC member vessels are set to converge on the tidal Thames and form a flotilla through Londo...

Celebration to mark grand opening of new £2m boatshed at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Celebration to mark grand opening of new £2m boatshed at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Thursday, 26 June 2025

Mooring holders have helped to celebrate the grand opening of Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour boatshed after a £2m redevelopment to create workshops, waterfront offices and meeting rooms with panoramic views across the Beaulieu River. &nb...

Introducing quatix 8, Garmin’s most advanced smartwatch for mariners
Introducing quatix 8, Garmin’s most advanced smartwatch for mariners
Thursday, 26 June 2025

Garmin has announced quatix® 8 – the ultimate nautical smartwatch purpose-built for life on and off the water.

Cruise holidays losing steam? Switch to sailing — expert picks for the best worldwide destinations
Cruise holidays losing steam? Switch to sailing — expert picks for the best worldwide destinations
Thursday, 26 June 2025

From walking barefoot on the beaches of the BVI, to immersing in the culture of Croatia, top travel expert Becky Hutton, Holiday Planner, at Sunsail reveals their must-visit sailing spots worldwide.

Partner with Maritime Solent as Charity of the Year
Partner with Maritime Solent as Charity of the Year
Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Applications for maritime charities to put themselves in the spotlight by partnering with the Maritime Solent Awards 2025 as Charity of The Year will open on Monday 30 June 2025.  

Maintaining your boat:  Tips for the summer season
Maintaining your boat: Tips for the summer season
Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Whether your summer plans consist of leisurely cruises or exhilarating races, looking after your boat and staying on-top of maintenance is essential to ensure you have a great season. After all, nothing ruins your summer plans like something going...

Shootin’ the Breeze…
Shootin’ the Breeze…
Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Wayne Peters from For One Ocean, Nazca’s Fastnet campaign.

Plymouth Yacht Haven
Plymouth Yacht Haven
Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Award-winning service, comprehensive facilities and a warm welcome awaits…

British Marine launches new water safety courses
British Marine launches new water safety courses
Wednesday, 25 June 2025

British Marine has launched two new accredited training courses to enhance water safety awareness and emergency response for those working close to the water’s edge across the non-tidal inland and tidally affected marina sectors.

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