Seasoned sailor John Blenkinsop nearly died when he fell through an open hatch and ruptured his kidney while taking part in the World ARC. He explains why this "unfinished business…
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Jakub Ziemkiewicz: Mini Globe Race 2025 skipper
Jakub Ziemkiewicz grew up sailing small boats on Poland's lakes but always yearned for an offshore adventure. He explains how he built his Globe 5.80 and why he is taking…
Dan Turk: Mini Globe Race 2025 skipper
Dan Turk never intended to take part in the Mini Globe Race when he began building his Globe 5.80, but a conversation with his daughter has led him to the…
Dan Turner: Mini Globe Race 2025 skipper
Since he was a child, Dan Turner has wanted to sail around the world. The Australian shares how he built his 19ft plywood boat and his preparations for his biggest…
Two used boat shows announced by boatpoint
Looking for a used boat? boatpoint will be holding two shows focussing specifically on the second hand sail and power market
Southampton Boat Show 2024: all you need to know
From boat and gear launches to legendary sailors and a chance to get on the water, here is your complete guide to the Southampton Boat Show 2024
Countdown to the British Motor Yacht Show 2024
More than 70 boats from 50 brands will be on display at the British Motor Yacht Show, which will be held in May
Details announced for the South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show 2024
The South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show will return in April, featuring power, sail and electric brands
BoatLife 2024: all you need to know
Planning on visiting BoatLife 2024? Here is your guide to the third edition of this popular show, which will take place in February at NEC Birmingham
Jack Johnson wins the Globe 5.80 Transat 2023
American skipper Jack Johnson has sailed his home-built plywood yacht to first place in the McIntyre Globe 5.80 Transat 2023, and has qualified for the Mini Globe Race 2025
Special festive offer for the 2024 Southampton Boat Show
Tickets for the 2024 Southampton Boat Show are being offered for a special price of £14.99 over the festive season
Ocean Globe Race 2023: everything you need to know
The Ocean Globe Race will see 14 boats and their crews circumnavigating the world without the use of modern equipment, in the spirit of the 1973 Whitbread Race
2023 London Luxury Afloat line-up announced
London Luxury Afloat will showcase both power and sail when it takes place at St Katharine Docks in April
Ticket prices and some exhibitors announced for Boats 2020 Show in Southampton
Ticket prices and an intial list of exhibitors have been announced for Boats 2020 – an alternative event to the cancelled Southampton Boat Show – which is expected to take…
ARC 2019 sets sail from Gran Canaria
PBO waved off the ARC fleet yesterday as they set sail on the 2,700-mile voyage from Gran Canaria to St Lucia. Over a thousand sailors from 53 nations are taking…
Smallest yacht wins top trophy at Round the Island Race
An 18ft yacht with a three-man crew won the Golden Roman Bowl at the Round the Island Race on Saturday. The prize went to Eeyore, an Alacrity 18, skippered by…
2019 Panerai British Classic Week
Entry applications are now open for the Panerai British Classic Week, which takes place in Cowes in July
5th Poole Harbour Boat Show
Poole Harbour Boat Show, in association with Sunseeker, is promising watersport taster sessions, over 100 boats on display, powerboat racing and much more
2019 British Motor Yacht Show
The British Motor Yacht Show at Swanwick Marina will feature brands such as Princess, Sunseeker and Fairline
Chichester Marina Boat Show
The Chichester Marina Boat Show and Watersports Festival will be held over the weekend of 27-28 April 2019 at Premiers' Chichester Marina