The summer holidays are now in full swing, and we’re in peak season for events on the water. With lots of activities cancelled this year, including many waterside events, we thought it would be useful to know what is still going ahead. We’ve put together a guide to events on the water this summer, to […]
New research commissioned by British Marine and the Canal & River Trust reveals that spending time on coastal or inland waterways can be an effective way to improve wellbeing. Using the Office for National Statistics’ four measures of wellbeing, the research explores the effect getting out on the water has on people’s happiness or quality […]
King Point Marina and its sister marina at Sutton Harbour are proud to be co-hosting vessels and teams for the international sailing competition SailGP taking place in Plymouth this month from July 17-18. As the SailGP technical base is located at Clyde Quay in Millbay, vessels will be moved in and out of the water […]
Offshore sailing is a great sport, but if you’re new to it, it can be quite daunting thinking about what gear and gadgets are best to choose. What to really invest in and bring with you can be a tough decision! You don’t need to go out and spend a fortune on everything, always see […]
Expect human emotion running high, state-of-the-art technology and incredible drama as elite athletes fly cutting-edge wingsailed catamarans in thrilling close-to-shore races. SailGP is an internationally acclaimed yacht racing league for professional teams racing equalised ultra-high-performance 50-foot catamarans. It is adrenaline-fuelled racing……eight teams, eight events all in equal boats – the teams go head-to-head in iconic […]
It is believed that about 90% of people suffer from seasickness at some point in their life, although only around 50% of people will actually admit to it! It holds no prejudice to your experience, one of the most famous sufferers was Admiral Nelson. Some of us are more prone than others, but whether you’re […]
