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Caribbean tops summer holiday poll - 5th July 2012
With seemingly endless rain blighting our summer at home, holidays aren't far from the minds of most and a poll has revealed the Caribbean

Surge in Australia Holiday interest - 3rd July 2012
People hoping to book yacht charters in Australia might be some of the three million people worldwide who have become fans of Tourism Australia's Facebook page.

Triumph of Round the Island Race - 2nd July 2012
Yacht racing fans from the world over descended upon the Isle of Wight for the high-octane spectacle of the JP Morgan Asset Management Round The Island Race.

Magazine extols Croatia's beauty - 27th June 2012
Croatia is the feature of June's French edition of Geo magazine and with yacht charter holidays in Croatia proving to be popular, it is not hard to see why such a fuss is being made over what was once the best kept secret in the Balkans.

Rum's ready for Cowes Week sailors - 26th June 2012
It's hard not to grin from ear-to-ear at the very thought of sailing Solent waters by day and supping fine rum by night.

Istanbul among world's top cities - 14th June 2012
Summer's here and many people will be getting ready for holidays in Turkey but they may want to add a trip to Istanbul to their itinerary after the city was celebrated in an international poll.

Greece bid to attract tourists - 12th June 2012
The number of people looking to take sailing holidays in Greece could be set to rise in the coming weeks and months as a new campaign gets under way

Organisers hail Jubilee Flotilla - 7th June 2012
Those who enjoy sailing events had a banner day on Sunday when 1,000 vessels took to the Thames to honour the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Cowes prepares for Jubilee Regatta - 1st June 2012
Britain is uniting to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, and the people of Cowes have come up trumps with a prestigious yacht racing event to mark Her Majesty's 60-year reign.

Greece holiday bookings 'soaring' - 30th May 2012
More and more people are opting for holidays in Greece this summer, according to research.

Bathing waters 'clean in Greece' - 25th May 2012
Many of us will be gearing up for beach holidays at resorts in Croatia and Greece in the coming weeks and a new survey has shown how clean the bathing water is in such countries.

New home for water sports festival - 23rd May 2012
Those with a love of water sports such as wind surfing and wakeboarding will be heading to Hampshire in September for a popular festival.

Cowes Week fireworks display saved - 21st May 2012
The skies above Cowes will be streaked with all the colours of the rainbow as Cowes Week winds down after officials announced the traditional fireworks display has been saved.

Tourists flock to Turkey's beaches - 16th May 2012
Figures have shown that more and more EU tourists are heading to Turkey as the country saw its number of Blue Flag beaches soar.

Cowes Week gets official Champagne - 11th May 2012
Cowes Week will be the toast of the international yachting world this summer after it signed a deal with a world-renowned champagne house.

Plaudits for coastal Croatian Town - 10th May 2012
Many tourists already enjoy holidays sailing in Croatia but that number could be set to rise even further after the town of Zadar was singled out in a European awards scheme.
Plymouth enjoys watersport event - 3rd May 2012
Watersports enthusiasts in the South West of England were recently given the opportunity to develop some basic skills as part of an annual festival.

Spotlight on Antigua Sailing Week - 1st May 2012

People enjoying holidays in Antigua are also basking in some first-rate yacht racing as Antigua Sailing Week grips the yachting world.

Greece tourist arrivals up in 2011 - 27th April 2012
More and more of us are enjoying holidays sailing in Greece

Pattaya ready for Top of the Gulf - 25th April 2012
Sailing in Thailand is set to go global when the Top of the Gulf Regatta takes place next month.

Marley gig at Antigua Sailing Week - 20th April 2012
As well as seeing some first-rate yacht racing, people attending Antigua Sailing Week are also in for a musical treat this year.

Turkey 'Great for Family Holidays' - 18th April 2012
A Turkish tourism organisation has highlighted the country's suitability for an all-round...

Turkey wants ancient relic returned - 13th April 2012
Officials in Turkey have called for the return of an ancient artefact currently residing

Plymouth Sailor ready for challenge - 12th April 2012
Many aspiring sailors could be inspired to arrange a day skipper course after reading

Greece tourism 'expected to grow' - 10th Apr 2012
Greece has received yet more backing in the 2012 tourism stakes.

Thailand Tourism push gathers pace - 10th Apr 2012
People who've enjoyed sailing in Thailand already rate the country among the world's top destinations...

Tourism Chiefs back Greece for 2012 - 30th Mar 2012
Tourism officials in Greece have backed the country to perform this summer.

Crowds flock to BVI Spring Regatta - 30th Mar 2012
People chomping at the bit for some sailing in the British Virgin Islands had to wait a little while longer than they expected this year.

European Heritage prizes for Turkey - 23rd Mar 2012
Two conservation projects in Turkey have been recognised in a major European scheme which aims to highlight "excellence in cultural heritage".

Antigua event calls for volunteers - 21st Mar 2012
Antigua Sailing Week is almost upon us, and its organisers have launched an appeal for volunteers to help ensure everything runs smoothly.

Call for return of Greek marbles - 16th Mar 2012
A committee in Australia has urged the UK to return ancient Greek sculptures to Greece.

Caribbean beaches get thumbs up - 14th Mar 2012
People have long headed to the Caribbean for sailing holidays, but a new beaches poll could see even more of us take the plunge into its crystal-clear waters.

Antigua Sailing Week in 45th Week - 9th Mar 2012

The Caribbean's longest-running regatta, where boats from the various islands meet to settle the score, is to take to water for the 45th year.

Revenue boost for Greek tourism - 6th Mar 2012
Greece's tourist attractions, including its Mediterranean and Aegean coastline, traditional tavernas and golden beaches, helped to bring in 9.45% more revenue last year, according to a tourism lobby group.

More Holidaymakers head to Turkey - 2nd Mar 2012
Turkey is well known for its stunning coastline and excellent sailing, so perhaps it's no surprise that more...

Caribbean race 'a great success' - 27th Feb 2012
Organisers of this year's RORC Caribbean 600 have hailed the event a huge success....

Antigua yachting event kicks off - 21st Feb 2012
Lovers of sailing in Antigua have flocked to the island as the RORC Caribbean 600 gets under way.

BVI Regatta countdown commences - 17th Feb 2012
With just weeks to go until the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival 41st anniversary edition, there's still time to get involved and experience the very best the Caribbean has to offer.

Admiral's Cup entries pouring in - 16th Feb 2012
This year's Royal Corinthian Yacht Club's Vice Admiral's Cup Regatta is on track to break the record for the number of vessels entered.

Survey champions Thailand sailing - 9th Feb 2012
More and more of us could be looking into sailing in Thailand in the future after a survey found the country to be the most favoured location in Asia for the sport.

Charity announced for Antigua event - 3rd Feb 2012
The official charity for the 2012 Antigua Sailing Week has been announced...

Thailand braced for catamaran event - 2nd Feb 2012
This month will see some excellent displays of sailing in Thailand when the country's Catamaran Week gets under way...

Sailing Regatta marks Australia Day - 27th Jan 2012
The Australia Day Regatta saw some superb displays of team building sailing when it got under way on Thursday...

Laura Dekker completes Solo Voyage - 24th Jan 2012
A 16-year-old Dutch girl has become the youngest sailor to circumnavigate the globe in a solo trip - unofficially.

Sailing Star champions St Martin - 17th Jan 2012

The St Martin Heineken Regatta will take place in March and one of the competitors has spoken of his passion for the event....

Thailand bans diving at resorts

Whale observatory opened on land

Boat shows boost sailing in Croatia

Cowes Week gets new sponsorship

New spa set to open in Seychelles

Thailand 'ideal holiday hotspot'

Rhodes has plenty to offer visitors

Record numbers visiting Caribbean

The Seychelles 'getting more popular'

Sunsail launch partnership with Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust at LBS

HRH The Princess Royal visits the Sunsail stand at London Boat Show

Experts in bid to save famous yacht