02 September 2016
One hundred years ago an arm of the Royal Navy was formed to run "suicide missions" against the German naval forces. These small fast b...
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24 August 2016
Europe is experiencing one of the most momentous influxes of migrants and refugees in its history. Huge numbers of people, fleeing from civil war...
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21 July 2016
How Do You Fix A Hole In The Hull At Sea?
The chances that you’ll have a collision at sea and sustain a hole in you hull, are prett...
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24 June 2016
Will Rio be able to clean up their water in time for the Olympics on August 5 th 2016?
Guanabara Bay is an oceanic bay located in Southea...
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21 June 2016
How common are they and what would you do if you were involved in a SHARK ATTACK?
Every year over 70 shark attacks are reported worldwide....
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06 June 2016
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Blue Star certified charter operators are calling all divers to participate in underwater clean-ups through...
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02 June 2016
The battle no-body won!
As I write this on 31 st May 2016, commemoration events are being held to mark the 100 th anniversary of the Bat...
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20 May 2016
I'm on a boat for sale, "Never Say Never” is a beautiful 122 Oceanfast that was built in Australia and is likely the most recognis...
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06 May 2016
We may spend a lot of our leisure time navigating the seas and oceans – but how much do we really know about them. These twenty questions w...
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03 May 2016
Researchers in the US believe they may be a step closer to locating the ship in which British explorer Captain James Cook sailed to Austra...
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25 April 2016
If the stresses and strains of sailing the oceans sometimes seems too much hassle, why not try a more leisurely boating holiday on the wonderful ...
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15 April 2016
It Was Almost Too Late To Escape
Recently, the crew of the Maiken was enjoying a leisurely sail through the South Pacific when they spotted a str...
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29 March 2016
Places to avoid if you like safe sailing
Bay of Biscay
This gulf, tucked in between the French and Spanish borders is home to the Atlan...
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29 March 2016
Nine times rescued yachtsmen land up in Cornwall
In July 2015 two American yachtsmen, Bob Weise and Steve Shapiro, both 71, left Norway to s...
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