Sail, Power & Watersports Show 2008

Posted by irynamuha on October 23rd, 2008

Sail, Power & Watersports Show is opening its doors November, 26 2008 at the Earl’s Court, London.

Following the success of Sail, Power & Watersports Show in 2007, it is back to Earl’s Court on 26-30 November 2008. This is the opportunity to see hundreds of RIBs, motorboats, dinghies and small yachts on [...]

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Sailing Success In Beijing - Team GB

Posted by Paul on August 26th, 2008

GBR Rowing and Sailing Success In Beijing’s Olympics

The Olympic Torch in Beijing has finally been extinguished, and Team GB have flown home carrying the extra weight of 47 Olympic medals, an historic best since the 1908 London Olympic Games.
And there hasn’t been a finer Olympic Games for British sailors and rowers following British sailing success [...]

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The Summer Olympic Games in Beijing

Posted by irynamuha on August 7th, 2008

Official Start for 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing
The official start of the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing is being counted down in hours. Yesterday, the Olympic torch arrived at China’s capital and is now ready for the spectacular opening ceremony tomorrow.
Whilst it is usual for Olympic Games’ opening ceremonies to be kept secret in [...]

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The Marine Experience at ExCel, London 23rd July- 3rd August 2008

Posted by irynamuha on July 25th, 2008

The Marine Experience at ExCel in London

The Marine experience at ExCel is now up and running alongside the British International Motor show in London

Although the number of boats on display is not too impressive, and the originally promised showing of the famous eco trimaran Earthrace is not being displayed (for reasons unknown), there are still [...]

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The British Olympic Sailing Team 2008

Posted by irynamuha on July 14th, 2008

British Olympic Sailing Team Prepares for Beijing 2008

The Summer Olympic Games 2008 start in Beijing, China on August the 8th and last until August 24th. This year the British Olympic Sailing Team 2008 will compete in 11 different classes.
Seaweed Problem
The conditions for sailing in China will be challenging. Light winds and high tides will [...]

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The Marine Experience 2008

Posted by irynamuha on July 4th, 2008

This month National Boat Shows (NBS) is yet again presenting the marine event - the Marine Experience 2008 - at the British International Motor show from 23 July - 3 August 2008 at ExCeL, London Docklands.
Events at the Marine Experience 2008
Among the many exhibitors at the Marine Experience 2008, will be all the major boat-market [...]

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Sailing Events in the UK

Posted by Nicola on May 29th, 2008

Sailing at Cowes Week 2008
One of the longest standing sailing events in the UK is Cowes Week Sailing Regatta.It is also one of the worlds longest running sailing events. The sailing event is held In August every year and has been running since 1826, this offers both sailors and visitors alike an exciting racing schedule [...]

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Flood damage

Posted by irynamuha on February 14th, 2008

Sunken boats are becoming a familiar sight in Tewkesbury. Photo: Cara Hurren
With a climate change, rising water levels and increased flood risks, the standard of new buildings should be improved, the Association of British Insurers announced today.
Last summer’s floods cost the insurance industry more than £3bn. It’s not just the house insurance market that has [...]

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Sailing in winter

Posted by irynamuha on January 3rd, 2008

Sailing in wintertime can prove to be a harsh experience. Cold waters welcome sailors with freezing winds, and if the thought of numb toes and multiple layers of clothes that fail to keep you warm, makes you shiver, we have some advice for you.
The best suggestion is to not sail your yacht, boat or dinghy, [...]

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UK’s New High-Tech Royal Navy Ship

Posted by Matt on April 10th, 2007

A new era in British warship construction has been announced with the launch of HMS Daring ….
The beginning of February 2006 saw the launch of HMS Daring into the Clyde River at Glasgow. This is the first of the Type-45 destroyers, which measures a colossal 153 metres in length, weighs 7,350 tonnes and costs an [...]

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