Autumn is now upon us and we need to think about taking care of our boats that have served us so well during spring and summer as the weather turns colder. Read on to find some steps you can take when deciding what’s the best thing to do with your boat this winter…. Can I […]
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 […]
