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    Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’

    • July 18, 2013

    'What do you mean - I'm only competitive when I'm winning?'

    Poole Quay_Sue Sieger

    Action group opposes Poole Harbour ‘muscling in’

    • July 18, 2013

    The local harbour authority denies 'competing unfairly'

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    Warning against carabiner clips for mooring

    • July 17, 2013

    ‘Don't let a £6 shortcut cost you thousands of pounds in damage'

    OGA50

    Old Gaffers Jubilee festival finale

    • July 16, 2013

    'Join in, become part of history and help to set a new world record'

    Hamble oil spill exercise

    Major exercise on the River Hamble

    • July 15, 2013

    Access may be 'slightly restricted' by oil booms

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    Youngsters urged to get OnBoarders

    • July 12, 2013

    Sailing and windsurfing incentives straight to your inbox

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    All aboard the All Wales Boat Show

    • July 12, 2013

    The Conwy River Festival, World Bathtubbing Championships and more!

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    Revised South West marina plans to go on display

    • July 11, 2013

    The Noss Marina plans have been scaled down

    RNLI Chairman Charles Hunter-Pease

    RNLI’s new chairman starts today

    • July 11, 2013

    Former Volvo senior manager Charles Hunter-Pease takes to the helm

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    Record-breaker Jeanne honoured with award

    • July 10, 2013

    The OCC celebrates the tenacious 70-year-old's success

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    Sir Robin’s first ever sailing award announced

    • July 10, 2013

    The Knox-Johnston Cup will honour the best Thames Trafalgar Race team

    CowesDevelopment

    £3.16million harbour investment plans for Cowes

    • July 9, 2013

    A 400m stone breakwater barrier 'will extend the sailing season'

    Jeanne Socrates at Royal Cape Yacht Club

    Jeanne Socrates celebrations

    • July 9, 2013

    The record-breaker was 'on a high' after achieving her goal

    BoatSinks

    Warning to wear lifejackets after boat sinks

    • July 8, 2013

    Four rescued seconds before their speedboat sinks in the Thames

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    Missing schooner’s last message revealed

    • July 5, 2013

    The seven crew on the historic boat disappeared on 4 June

    Jeanne Socrates

    Solo sailing grandmother to make history tomorrow

    • July 5, 2013

    A hero's welcome will greet Jeanne Socrates after 257 days at sea

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    IPCC investigation following mast-fall death

    • July 4, 2013

    Border Force found more than £12million-worth of drugs on the yacht

    Poole quay birds eye view_Sue Sieger.

    Four rescued from sinking boat

    • July 4, 2013

    Mayday call from 38ft Ketch in Poole Harbour

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    Three ports shortlisted for windfarm HQ

    • July 3, 2013

    Poole, Portland & Yarmouth in the running for '£670million' economy boost

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    Disabled teen conquers solo Channel sailing challenge

    • July 2, 2013

    Natasha Lambert made the crossing using a 'sip and puff' system

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