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14 July 2015

No. 7 – Vertigo – 220ft - launched 2011 Built by Alloy Yachts, New Zealand. Designed by Phillipe Briand with interior design b...

22 June 2015

This year, the first regatta of the 35 th America’s Cup World Series will take place in Portsmouth, Great Britain, between July 23 –...

22 June 2015

If taller and bigger is better, then this yacht, with its spectacular sail-art, has it all! 9. Aglaia (now named Ahimsa) – 217ft &n...

26 May 2015

If you really want to make a statement, go faster, have luxurious comfort, more guests, more toys and make people jealous – then bigger is ...

23 April 2015

UK Coast Line Is Changing! How Will The Proposed Tidal Lagoons Affect The Coastline Of The UK? Planning applications have been filed for ...

25 March 2015

Tweets by @girlaboutthames // What is boat-spotting? We speak to Samm Turner( @GirlAboutThames ) and her hobby of boat-spotting t...

24 March 2015

Missed part one of Most Beautiful Places to Sail? Read part one here. Lake Geneva You don’t have to take to the high seas for...

20 March 2015

With the wind in your hair and the sunlight glinting on the water, the hum-drum of everyday life seems like a different existence, especially if your ...

18 February 2015

Sea Stacks are formed when part of a headland is eroded by water or sea, leaving a steep or upright column of rock in the sea near the coast. They are...

14 January 2015

RNLI Top Tip 1- Wear a lifejacket Boating can be extremely unpredictable. It is vital to wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid when on board. If...

14 January 2015

It’s 184,000 Tons, Longer Than The Shard And The Size Of Four Football Pitches – AND IT FLOATS! What Is It?...... The CSCL Globe...

14 January 2015

RNLI Top Tip 2- Check your engine and fuel A third of lifeboat launches each year are to vessels suffering machinery failure or simply runni...

14 January 2015

RNLI Top Tip 3 – Tell others where you are going Make sure someone ashore knows your plans and understands what to do if they b...

14 January 2015

RNLI Top Tip 4 – Be prepared for things going wrong Calling for help A VHF radio provides the most reliable means of making immed...

14 January 2015

RNLI Top Tip 5 – Keep an eye on weather and tides Before you set out on any trip, it is important that you plan your journey properly....

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