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Sailing

14 August 2013

One place in the UK that's renowned for its sailing is the Isle of Wight. Home to some of the country's best sailors, the waters of the Solent...

09 August 2013

As Cowes Week 2013 draws to a close, we take a look at this iconic event and its history. Reportedly, Cowes week can trace it&#...

09 October 2011

On Saturday 5th November 2011, 6 teams of 11 professional sailors will depart from Alicante, Spain, to take part in one of the toughest races in ...

12 August 2011

On Sunday 14th August yachts and crews will be hoisting their sails to take part in the 44th Fastnet Race. Here is the story behind the Rock and...

16 August 2010

Modern navigation relies on information from satellites - GPS. Thanks to modern technology, voyages can be planned in advance with the aid of electron...

20 June 2009

Canal holidays are more popular then they’ve ever been - and with good reason. UK canals are in the best condition of their two hundred yea...

13 October 2008

A hull is the body of a sailing boat. It provides the buoyancy that prevents the vessel from sinking. Traditional sailboats are monohulls, b...

22 August 2008

Sailing is a wonderful hobby, but as with any sport it can be dangerous. From novices to the most experienced sailors, it's vital that you...

14 August 2008

Nothing beats the fun and excitement of sailing as a hobby - but have you considered the impact of sailing on the environment? Sailing is on...

12 August 2008

TheYachtMarket brings you the five essentials points when sailing. When sailing you should always check that all five are adjusted to your sailin...

25 June 2008

For an exhilarating sailing experience which is easy to start and full of fun, there is no better way to enter the sport than with dinghy sailin...

05 June 2008

Sailing Is For Everybody The great thing about learning to sail, especially in the UK, is that the coast is so close to us. We are never too...

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