Superyacht

007’s lifesaving mission 0
- Leisure Marine
- December 6, 2019
James Bond star Daniel Craig has once again shown his support for the lifesavers of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The actor, who has been a lifelong supporter of the RNLI, ditched his alter ego’s tuxedo to wear a RNLI T-shirt which was later put up for auction on the RNLI’s eBay site. Daniel’s
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World Sailing Trust releases Women in Sailing Strategic Review 0
- Leisure Marine
- December 6, 2019
The World Sailing Trust has released its Strategic Review into Women in Sailing. This report explores gender balance and makes a case for change to address disparities within the sport. The Strategic Review forms part of the Trust’s Access to Sailing work and focuses on increasing gender diversity across the sport. The document provides insight
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The Ocean Race to return to Auckland 0
- Leisure Marine
- December 6, 2019
Race organisers announce The Ocean Race will return to Auckland, New Zealand, during the 2021-22 edition of the fully-crewed, round the world race. This will be the 12th time the event has stopped in the ‘City of Sails’ since the first race in 1973-74. “It is a great pleasure for me to confirm The Ocean Race
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J Boats and Paul Heys recognised at British Yachting Awards 0
- Leisure Marine
- December 6, 2019
The UK, Ireland and Channel Islands distributor for J Boats, Key Yachting, received two awards on Monday night at the second edition of the British Yachting Awards. The awards, run by Chelsea Magazines, were held in London at the Royal Thames Yacht Club, the oldest continuously operating yacht club in the UK. The new J/99
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‘Classics on the Quay’ at MDL’s Hythe Marina Village 0
- Leisure Marine
- December 6, 2019
A chilly Sunday towards the end of November saw MDL Hythe Marina Village hosting an automotive extravaganza. Dating from 1914 to 1990 the featured vehicles included Supercars, British Classics, American legends, motorcycles and scooters. There was even a Kenilworth big rig and five fire engines. Starring in the Supercar display area were Bentleys, Lamborghinis, Ferraris
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Rowing Drake Passage: an impossible feat?0
- Leisure Marine
- December 5, 2019
A team’s attempting to row Drake Passage from Cape Horn to mainland Antarctica. They face 750 miles of ferocious seas and freezing temperatures in an 8m vessel, battling waves of up to 80 feet. The journey’s expected to take 20 days with the rowers taking turns in 90-minute shifts. The endeavour’s been dubbed The Impossible
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