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Record-breaking results from 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race
The latest edition of the Volvo Ocean Race, which started in Alicante, Spain in October 2017 and finished in The Hague in the Netherlands in June 2018, will be remembered as the closest in race history, as well as a record-breaking event on many levels. After racing 45,000 nautical miles around the world, three teams embarked on the final sprint leg to The Hague with an opportunity to claim the title. And it wasn't
Published 12:17 on 30 Nov 2018
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Greek Cruising Tax postponed thanks to the intervention of the Cruising Association
The Greek Government announced on November 16, 2018 that it had implemented the TEPAH, commonly known as the Greek Cruising Tax. Initially it gave vessel owners just 10 days to pay the tax, but thanks to intervention from the Cruising Association (CA) this date has now been delayed to April 2, 2019. To date there is no information on how the tax will work, other than it will run under the TAXISnet system -
Published 15:39 on 29 Nov 2018
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YOUNG ONBOARDERS AWARDED BOATS AND BOARDS BY JMST
Twelve promising sailors and windsurfers will benefit from new boats and boards, thanks to the John Merricks Sailing Trust (JMST) and RYA OnBoard partnership. The delighted dozen, who hail from across the UK, have been awarded exclusive use of their own boat or windsurfing board for the next two years. It will then go to their club for other junior sailors and windsurfers to continue to
Published 10:14 on 28 Nov 2018
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VOTE FOR YOUR CLUB OF THE YEAR
Voting is now open for the RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Award 2019, supported by Gallagher. The annual award recognises the outstanding achievement of sailing clubs across the UK, promoting the hard work and dedication that goes into running a successful club. The RYA Awards panel have selected 11 finalists, one for each of the RYA Regions, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as two 'wild cards' – selected
Published 19:21 on 26 Nov 2018
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Perfect scoreline for Mazella as Martinique Flying Regatta concludes
Martinique Flying Regatta, the Caribbean's first event solely for foiling boats, concluded today with the two fastest from each of the six classes – GC32, KiteFoil, Windfoil, Moth, Flying Phantom and Onefly – lining up in the final of the Karibea Speed Challenge. This comprised a 0.4 mile long blast reach down a course off Fort Saint Louis, ending just off downtown Fort de France. Demonstrating
Published 18:55 on 26 Nov 2018
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ARC 2018 sets sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The 33rd edition of the ARC gets underway in perfect cruising rally conditions Cruisers, racers, and multihulls; sleek ocean racing machines, alongside comfortable family cruisers; superyachts with professional crews, and excited couples living the dream - these were the boats and sailors departing Las Palmas de Gran Canaria today
Published 16:00 on 25 Nov 2018
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Farewell Marina Lanzarote!
The fifth edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race started on schedule at 1200 UTC on Saturday 24 November. The fleet bid farewell to Marina Lanzarote which had once again provided an ideal location to prepare for the 3,000 nautical mile race to Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina Grenada. "The fleet got away to a clean start," commented RORC Deputy Racing Manager, Tim Thubron. "Kuka3 was first over the line, followed by Class40 Hydra and
Published 13:06 on 24 Nov 2018
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ROYAL RECOGNITION FOR BOATING’S VOLUNTEERS
Some 57 volunteers were recognised for their exceptional dedication and achievements in boating at the RYA Volunteer Awards on Friday (16 November). 49 awards were presented by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, President of the RYA, at the prestigious event, held at One Great George Street, Westminster, London. Watch a video of the day . The RYA Volunteer Awards are recognised across four categories: the RYA Awards, RYA
Published 15:41 on 22 Nov 2018
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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - Cox Powertrain: Global Launch of the World's Highest-Powered Diesel Outboard Set to Transform Recreational Boating
British diesel engine innovator, Cox Powertrain, will today reveal one of the marine industry's most highly anticipated engines at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). Following an intensive ten-year development program, the CXO300 will be unveiled during an exclusive media preview prior to the show's official opening. Visitors to the show will be able to see Cox's impressive pre-production engines on the Intrepid Powerboat booth where a twin-engine installation will be fitted to the
Published 08:04 on 9 Nov 2018
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INTRODUCING TWO GREAT NEW RYA MEMBER REWARD PARTNERS – OCEAN ELEMENTS AND ALPINE ELEMENTS
The RYA is delighted to welcome Ocean Elements and Alpine Elements to the RYA Member Reward Partner programme, which provides RYA members with access to exclusive offers and discounts from more than 70 Reward Partners. Ocean Elements offers Beach Club and Yacht Holidays in Greece, both on the mainland and islands. All the Beach Clubs have RYA qualified staff, offering training along with a wide range of dinghies, windsurfers, kayaks, and SUPS, as well
Published 12:35 on 4 Nov 2018
