Yacht Haven Quay’s (YHQ) Dry stack marina in Plymouth is usually charged with the secure undercover storage of hundreds of boats. It is now the permanent home to a different kind of treasure, a Dive Museum, which houses a Davy Jones’ locker packed full of amazing artefacts and curios which have been thrown into the sea and shepherded back onto land over the last 50 years by … [Read more...] about Ray Ives. Dive into one man’s life spent on the bottom of the sea.
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Rolex Fastnet Finish. A case of quick quick slow for fastest boat in the world
The world's two fastest offshore racing trimarans had to endure the world's slowest finish in the early hours of this morning in the Rolex Fastnet Race. Having jockeyed for the lead since leaving the Solent on Sunday, the Dona Bertarelli and Yann Guichard co-skippered Spindrift 2 was ahead past the Lizard in the early hours of this morning, only for the wind to switch off … [Read more...] about Rolex Fastnet Finish. A case of quick quick slow for fastest boat in the world
Royal Navy advises on safety afloat
The Queen’s Harbour Master and Ministry of Defence Police Marine Unit are urging leisure users enjoying themselves afloat in the Dockyard Port of Plymouth to take safety advice as part of a water safety initiative. As the summer holidays approach and the weather remains kind the number of people taking to the water in the port increases significantly. In Plymouth and on the … [Read more...] about Royal Navy advises on safety afloat
Strong female entry in record breaking Rolex Fastnet Race
Strong female entry in record breaking Rolex Fastnet Race A key feature of this year's Rolex Fastnet Race will be the number of high profile women taking part, when the world's largest offshore race sets sail from Cowes on Sunday 11th August. Yet again the Royal Ocean Racing Club's flagship event is breaking new records in terms of the size of its fleet with 372 boats … [Read more...] about Strong female entry in record breaking Rolex Fastnet Race
HMS Echo building bonds through sport
During a recent, and rare, visit to Tripoli a Royal Navy survey ship’s rugby team took time out to build bonds with the Libyans on the sports field. The HMS Echo rugby team have not played for several years – but they arrived in Libya prepared for the special occasion even carrying a set of rugby posts from the UK. Rugby had been previously banned under Gaddafi’s regime, … [Read more...] about HMS Echo building bonds through sport
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013. Cowes – Fastnet – Plymouth
Rolex Fastnet Race: The race starts from one of yachting’s most famous locations: the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes on the Isle of Wight on Sunday 11th August 2013. The start sequence begins with the first warning signal at 11.50 BST for the 45th edition. The sequence last for two hours from 1200 to 1400. One of sailing’s greatest contests reconvenes in August in the shape … [Read more...] about Rolex Fastnet Race 2013. Cowes – Fastnet – Plymouth
Rán 2 Aiming for Third Win
Fastnet Challenge Cup winner aims for three in a row. Niklas Zennström’s 72’ mini maxi Rán 2 is hoping to win the Rolex Fastnet Race for an unprecedented third time in a row. Against mounting odds in 2011, Niklas Zennström's 72-foot Rán 2 became the fourth yacht to claim successive overall race wins. Securing a third victory this year would elevate Rán 2 to the most successful … [Read more...] about Rán 2 Aiming for Third Win
Rolex Fastnet Race. The Course
The Course 608 nautical mile non-stop race. The race entails a gripping and punishing 608-nautical mile journey from Cowes, Isle of Wight to Plymouth via the Fastnet Rock, off the southern tip of Ireland. Beginning at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, the Isle of Wight, it passes noted landmarks in the English Channel including The Needles, Portland Bill, Start Point, The … [Read more...] about Rolex Fastnet Race. The Course
Royal Marines charity cycle on warship
Royal Marines on HMS Monmouth are cycling around the clock on the ship at sea to help colleagues. The commandos – who support sailors in providing the Plymouth frigate’s boarding team on patrol in the Gulf – intend to clock up 4,825 miles. This is the distance from their base in Scotland at 43 Commando Royal Marines Fleet Protection Group in Faslane to Dubai – a regular port … [Read more...] about Royal Marines charity cycle on warship
Rugby Intercommand. Naval Air beat Royal Marines
A cold and snowy afternoon at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Somerset, saw a replay of last year’s Royal Navy Rugby Inter-Command final between the tournament favourites Naval Air Command and the Royal Marines. The RM team arrived fresh from their training camp with Exeter Chiefs and were keen to exert pressure right from the kick off. With the stiff cold wind at their … [Read more...] about Rugby Intercommand. Naval Air beat Royal Marines