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SORC Cherbourg peninsula weekend
The forecast running up to the weekend promised great weather and got it bang on. Starting at Gurnard at 1700, we had the tide with us and a puffy sea breeze on the beam. Some flew code zeros but Jester hastily threw up the A5.
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The Ocean Race Europe Leg 3 Day 3
Biothernm (FRA) made the best of a transition zone overnight to pull out a 11-nautical mile lead over Holcim – PRB after the pair battled closely along the northern edge of Mallorca overnight.
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A quick look at some of Allen’s latest products
Including a modern and refined version of the classic forestay/shroud lever. Plus keep your cockpit clean and clutter-free with the Halyard Retainer!
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Countdown to the 75th CentoMiglia del Garda
Lake Garda once again becomes the stage for great sailing with the 75th CentoMiglia Internazionale: from the trimaran Poison to the debut of the Cape 31, and the return of Roberto Benamati with his Star.
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2025 RS Venture Connect Europeans in Oslo
The RS Venture Connect European Championship 2025 was held on the breathtaking Lysakerfjorden just outside Oslo, Norway, 22nd – 23rd August.
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What does third party boat insurance cover?
Inherently it is an insurance policy which can be taken out to provide a basic level of cover, which may satisfy the minimum requirements to comply with the rules and regulations governing parts of our coastal and inland waterways.
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Burnham Week 2025 Day 5
Charlie Matthews, sailing a Blaze, won the 2025 edition of John Torrance Trophy, part of Burnham Week 2025.
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Strike averted at Princess Yachts as workers secure 6.5% pay rise
Nearly 1,200 workers at UK boatbuilder Princess Yachts in Plymouth have secured a 6.5 per cent pay rise after voting in favour of industrial action, Unite, the UK’s largest union, said today (28 August 2025). Unite represents more than half of Princess Yachts’ workforce. In July, Princess employees were informed during negotiations that their wages would…
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Flexiteek names new managing director in Sweden
Flexiteek International has appointed Juha Kauppinen as managing director of Sweden. Kauppinen, who joined the company this month (August 2025), has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive sector, including senior leadership roles at Bulten Hallstahammar. In his new role, he will oversee operations at Flexiteek’s Swedish production facility and form part of…
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Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja 2026 Preview
The Real Club Náutico de Torrevieja is already working hard on the 18th edition of the Euromarina Optimist Torrevieja Trophy 2026. This edition will be held between 29th January and 1st February and will be very special.