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07 September 2011

While many everyday sayings certainly have genuine nautical origins, there are others which have unproven claims and still more where it is easy ...

25 August 2011

The hows, whys and wheres behind the names Part 1. The Eastern Area – Viking to Thames "Forties, Cromarty, Forth, Tyne, Dogg...

25 August 2011

The “hows, whys and wheres” behind the names Part 2. The Southern Area – Dover to Sole “Wight, Portland, Plymou...

25 August 2011

The “hows, whys and wheres” behind the names. Part 3. The Western Area – Lundy to South East Iceland “Shannon, ...

18 July 2011

For over four decades, Sunseeker have been designing and producing some of the world's most exquisite boats. A reputable brand of luxury ...

18 July 2011

If sailing is the life for you then make sure you kept informed of all the latest shows and exhibitions. Boat shows are an essential part of every sa...

08 July 2011

“And here is the shipping forecast issued by the Met. Office...” Words that many of us have heard as we toss on the high seas,...

27 March 2011

Modern transportation means that boat owners are no longer restricted by what country they live in, and where their dream boat is located. Howeve...

22 March 2011

Ship in rough sea filmed in high definition. Absolutely amazing! ...

14 March 2011

There are few things in life that are guaranteed, but if you sail … then you’re going to wet! And although sunshine isn’t always gu...

12 December 2010

Sailing is a sport with few risks, but sailors should be prepared for accidents. That’s why a first aid kit is essential for your boat. Wha...

11 October 2010

Personal Water Crafts, PWC , or jet skis, have become increasingly popular over the last decade. In fact, the jet ski now accounts for a third o...

12 July 2010

Sailing terms Do you know your pitchpoling from your rhumb line? We thought you might find it useful to have a glossary of sailing terms. So...

28 June 2010

A very British history Norman Fletcher built his first boat in 1950 in the West Midlands and from that time, Fletcher Boats became the lar...

01 November 2009

Arvor … then Launched in 1978 by Frank Collins, Collins Marine were responsible for creating Arvor boats. Frank Collins was a ke...

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