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French Team Kalix wins Archipelago Raid 08
BT team Ellen back in 9th as race winners benefit from a month's training
Sir Robin’s 40 years since setting off in Suhaili
Celebrating the anniversary of the start of the world's first non-stop solo circumnavigation
Archipelago Raid – a test of stamina afloat
Five days and nights sailing and orienteering - with a few TV interviews thrown in for good measure
South Wales boat show opens tomorrow
Organisers say over 200 companies will exhibit with over 300 craft on display
Mystery surrounds Cornish dolphin stranding
Pod of dolphins may have been chasing fish, scared by sonar or even a killer whale...
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Dismasted yacht crew raised alarm on mobile phone
Four yachtsmen rescued off Lincolnshire coast at outer limit of mobile phone range
Round the island race: Get your entries in
Late entry fees will apply to yachts entered into the race later than midnight 7 June
Talking rubbish, July 2008
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Classic revels in Yarmouth
Head to the Isle of Wight for fun at the annual Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival
Poole Regatta provides something for everyone
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Cherbourg: British yachts ‘freed’ by French protesters
A two-hour window as protesters allow some yachts to leave Cherbourg
BMF STRENGTHENS CODE OF PRACTICE ON BOAT BROKERAGE TO ENSURE CONFIDENCE IN RETAIL MARKET
New stronger guidance from brokerage association will be compulsory for BMF members
Clipper Race 09-10 to start in the Humber
Impressive performance by the yacht and the region led to the nomination
Military flares found on beaches in Mablethorpe area of Lincolnshire coast
Military flares found on beaches in Mablethorpe area of Lincolnshire coast
Rumours of Raymarine takeover by Garmin
Electronics companies at the negotiating table in £200million deal
Wooden boat festival – L’Escale a Gravelines – taking place this weekend in Northern France
Festival at Gravelines in Northern France is build up to major event at Oostend next week
CCTV footage may explain River Orwell crash
Collision between yacht and inflatable being towed by speedboat may have been caught on camera
Weekend beach party nearly ends in tragedy
Two young people rescued from the water off Studland Bay at 4am after boat capsizes