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    Repacking a stern gland

    How to repack a Stern Gland – step-by-step

    • April 22, 2014

    How to repack a traditional stuffing-box type stern gland

    colne flood barrier

    Colne Flood Barrier work starts today

    • April 22, 2014

    Gates under restoration until 30th June

    Group shot - Princes Trust, Ocean Youth Trust Scotland staff, volunteers and young people aboard Spirit, 9th April 2014

    Children’s Minister meets sail training youngsters

    • April 11, 2014

    The Prince's Trust and Ocean Youth Trust welcomed Aileen Campbell MSP aboard

    Navitus Bay proposed area

    Navitus Bay windfarm plans submitted

    • April 10, 2014

    Eneco Wind UK Ltd (Eneco) and EDF Energy Renewables have today formally submitted their application

    Push the Boat Out_Credit Rockley

    Novice sailors sought to try the sport for free

    • April 9, 2014

    The RYA is encouraging would-be sailors to 'Push the Boat Out' and star in some short films

    Weymouth and Portland  National Sailing Academy

    Andrew Simpson Sailing Centre to open on south coast

    • April 8, 2014

    The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation centre will be based at the London 2012 sailing venue

    Ed and Sue Kelly's Angel Louise under way up Rhine Gorge

    Change in visa could welcome worldwide yachtsmen

    • April 8, 2014

    The Cruising Association say US, Canadian, New Zealand, Australian, South African and other 'friendly' nationalities are most affected

    east_marine_plan_areas

    East marine plans will benefit recreational boating, say RYA

    • April 8, 2014

    New MMO plans for the East coast mean prospective developers must take recreation into account

    Trinity House Hub opened by HRH The Princess Royal at Mariners' Park Wallasey. Credit: Colin McPherson

    Trinity House Hub opened by The Princess Royal

    • April 8, 2014

    Princess Anne formally unveiled the £4.1million project for older seafarers and their dependants

    Arklow RNLI rescue two sailors from a rapidly sinking vessel_Credit- RNLI/EMcElheron

    Two sailors saved from sinking yacht off Irish coast

    • April 7, 2014

    Arklow RNLI rescued two crew members while the Commissioners of Irish Lights vessel helped save the 'rapidly sinking' 33ft cruiser

    Clipper Race MOB Andrew Taylor

    Clipper Race MOB survivor Andrew Taylor speaks out

    • April 3, 2014

    The 46-year-old Londoner was rescued from the Pacific Ocean after a 90-minute ordeal

    Ancasta Brokerage event

    Europe’s biggest brokerage event launches online catalogue

    • April 3, 2014

    The Ancasta Easter Collection currently has 156 sail boats on offer

    Mercury Yacht Harbour boat fire_Credit MVM Systems

    Sailing school yacht destroyed in latest boat fire

    • April 2, 2014

    The cause of the blaze that destroyed a 36ft Jeanneau yacht on the Hamble is not yet known

    Portland

    New ‘Fish & Ship’ boat show for the south coast

    • April 2, 2014

    Portland Marina is holding the food and boat-inspired Fish & Ship festival from 12-13 April

    Kate O'Mara

    Tributes paid to ‘Dallas of the Seas’ star Kate O’Mara

    • April 2, 2014

    The Howards' Way actress Kate O'Mara has passed away at the age of 74

    David Thomas Regatta_Ice cube

    New David Thomas Regatta gains momentum

    • April 2, 2014

    Who's for a game of Solent Snooker in honour of legendary yacht designer David Thomas?

    MV Danio grounded

    Operator fined after cargo ship crashes into Farne Islands

    • April 1, 2014

    £73,000 in fines and costs for operator of coaster ship after crew failed to keep a proper lookout

    (From left to right) Stuart Grant, Senior Project Manager, Navitus Bay, Jim Stewart, Chief Executive, Poole Harbour Commissioners

    Wind farm developer Navitus Bay signs local port commitment

    • March 31, 2014

    Update from the developer of the proposed offshore South Coast windfarm scheme, Navitus Bay

    All Wales Boat Show

    All Wales Boat Show – back with even more attractions

    • March 31, 2014

    The three-day All Wales Boat Show will be held at Conwy Quay Marina

    Clipper Race yacht Derry~Londonderry~Doire

    Man overboard rescue of British man in Clipper Race

    • March 31, 2014

    The 46-year-old crewmember went overboard in rough weather during a sail change

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