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Beaulieu Boatjumble We\u2019re big fans of the <\/span>Beaulieu Boat Jumble<\/span><\/a>, which takes place every year in the heart of the New Forest. The entry fee\u00a0gets you access to hundreds of stalls selling new and used sailing kit, as well as admission to all the Beaulieu attractions including; The National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Get ready to haggle and get there early to find the best bargains. <\/p>\n Round the Island Race The JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Yacht Race is one of our favourite events of the year. Taking place every summer, it brings together over 16,000 sailors from Olympic gold medalists and world champions, to amateur crews and those trying their hand at racing for the very first time. <\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s the largest yacht race in the world and a magnificent sight you won\u2019t forget in a hurry. The only thing better than viewing from the sidelines is jumping on a yacht and joining in the fun, and if you\u2019re looking to do so we have spaces available on our 72ft yachts. We\u2019ll be making a weekend of it and setting off from Portsmouth with a training and preparation day on the Friday, before sailing over to Cowes to get to the start line nice and early on Saturday morning, returning to Portsmouth on the Sunday. <\/span><\/p>\n Find out everything you need to know and book your place<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The America\u2019s Cup The Louis Vuitton America\u2019s Cup World Series has an exciting summer ahead with events in New York, Chicago, Toulon and Portsmouth. That\u2019s right, after a successful event on Southsea Common last year, the America\u2019s Cup is returning for another South Coast spectacular sailing event. <\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s a variety of tickets on offer, starting with access to the family friendly Race Village, to \u00a0seats in the Premier Grandstand, access to the Sailors Lounge and right through to VIP Hospitality. <\/span><\/p>\n The racing takes place over two days – the Saturday and Sunday, with the winner being announced after all the different rounds of the Louis Vuitton America\u2019s Cup World Series 2015\/2016.<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more information<\/span><\/a> and follow all the action on Twitter using <\/span>#LVACWSPORTSMOUTH<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n This iconic British sailing event is the largest sailing regatta in the world, and has been running since 1826. Held over 8 glorious days, with around 40 races each day and a whole host of shore-side activity, it\u2019s not hard to see why Cowes Week is so popular with sailors and spectators alike! <\/span><\/p>\n As you can imagine, Cowes gets pretty busy during the event, and accommodation and transport is best booked in advance. Take a look at this <\/span>guide from the Red Funnel<\/span><\/a> for more information on the event and how to get there (if you\u2019re not sailing over of course!). <\/span><\/p>\n Follow all the action on Twitter <\/span>@cowes_week<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Southampton Boat Show Britain’s best loved on-water Boat Show returns to Southampton for what promises to be yet another fantastic event. Alongside hundreds of boats, there\u2019s also equipment, crafts, activities and much more. Did we mention it\u2019s on water? The Boat show takes place on a purpose-built show marina in the city of Southampton. Image credit<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more information and book tickets – under 15s go free <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The ARC The ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) is one of those amazing life experiences you\u2019ll never, ever forget. It\u2019s an incredible journey, with over 200 yachts coming together to race across the Atlantic. Dating back to 1986, it started as a way for a few yachts to safely cross the ocean in the safety of each other’s company. It has since grown into the fantastic event it is today. <\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re proud to be entering a Challenger 72 into the ARC Rally 2016, and we have an opportunity for 12 people to crew in this trans-ocean race – the largest of its kind. <\/span>Find out how you can join us<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n We also blogged on board during last year\u2019s event, <\/span>catch up on all the action<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n London Boat Show There\u2019s also a whole host of activities, competitions and offers available on the day, providing fun for the whole family. <\/span><\/p>\n Find out more and sign up for email updates
\n<\/b>Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire
\n<\/span>24th April 2016
\n<\/span>9am – 4.30pm <\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/b>The Isle of Wight
\n<\/span>2nd July 2016<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Southsea Common, Portsmouth
\n<\/span>21st – 24th July 2016<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Cowes Week
\n<\/b>Cowes, Isle of Wight
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\n<\/b>Town Quay, Southampton
\n<\/span>16th – 25th September 2016 <\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>From the Canaries to the Caribbean
\n<\/span>November 2016 <\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>8th – 17th January 2017
\n<\/span>ExCeL, London
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\n<\/span>Taking place in January 2017, this event may not be one for this year\u2019s diary, but we couldn\u2019t leave it off the list. Taking place at ExCeL London, what the London Boat Show lacks in water, it makes up in innovative sailing solutions. Featuring the latest boats and sailing products, it\u2019s the place to be for keeping up with industry trends.<\/p>\n
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