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GP14 Northern Bell and Midland Bell at Budworth
The GP14 Open at Budworth proved, once again, to be a memorable day with 31 boats entered, an ideal force 3 westerly down the Mere and sailors of all ages and ability taking part. One of the biggest GP14 events of the year.
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Tasar TT at Whitstable
The first Tasar TT of 2026 over the weekend shared with the Merlin Rockets. One that locals and travellers alike were looking forward to.
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Marblehead Halfpenny Trophy at Littleton
It is not surprising that, with a huge amount of MYA membership input into the hugely successful IOM Worlds at Datchet earlier this month, enthusiasm for radio sailing was having a holiday and the entry to this annual event was just seven competitors.
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The different types of water pump in a motorhome: an overview
Pretty much every motorhome worthy of the title has a water pump on board these days. In general, they are pretty reliable pieces of kit but, as with everything mechanical, sometimes they fail, which is why we always recommend checking the pump is working when you’re preparing your motorhome for touring. There are three main…
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B&G Powers New Jon Buoy Smart Release System
B&G has partnered with Ocean Safety to bring to market a breakthrough in man-overboard (MOB) response technology: the Jon Buoy Smart Release, the first ever Ocean Safety product to integrate directly with a vessel’s navigation system.
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Southend Barge Match at Thorpe Bay
Thorpe Bay Yacht Club were delighted to again host the annual Southend Barge Match last Saturday. The weather could not have been better. Beautiful sunshine and our famous easterly sea breeze building nicely in the early morning.
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Clockwork back in time for 4th Rolex Sydney Hobart
During the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart, Mary Ann Harvey, co-owner of the Sydney 38 Clockwork, struggled to remember why she signed up for the 628 nautical mile race for a fourth time.
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Normandy Channel Race 2026 Day 4
The Class40 LEGALLAIS reached the Wolf Rock lighthouse on the southwest tip of England in the lead. Wednesday, June 3 at 05:03: SOGESTRAN-SEAFRIGO rounded the mark off Dieppe in the lead.
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Tom Dolan forced to retire while leading the fleet
While leading the fleet alongside Loïs Berrehar (Banque Populaire), Tom Dolan (Kingspan) ran aground at 00:16 on the Chaussée de Sein, just a few cable lengths from Beg ar C’hale, off the Île de Sein.
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Irish Flying Fifteen Northern Championship
The short blast of summer that had provided long sunny days didn’t last until the weekend 30/31 May 2026, however the predicted rain didn’t materialise so the fleet of 18 Flying fifteens enjoyed shifty, tactical, cloudy conditions.