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In 2014, a vessel known as 'Peggy' was excavated from a cellar in Castletown on the Isle of Man. Built between 1789 and 1793, she's an armed clinker-built schooner rigged vessel that was originally built for politician, merchant and banker, Geo

Every superyacht needs a name...but how do you go about choosing? While some opt for the humorous, the original or just plain weird (some of the best yacht names we've seen include Tax Seavasion, Nauti Buoy and Privacy - which is pretty unlikely, especially when owne

The Royal Yacht Britannia sailed more than one million miles, on voyages all over the world, during the four decades it was a second home to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family. The mighty vessel, also known as Her Majesty's Yac

Phoenix Hydraulic Services is one of the largest independent hydraulics companies in the UK - supplying top yacht-builders with custom hydraulic solutions.

Arguably the best marina in the Mediterranean, Marina Ibiza mooring provides acce

Howards' Way - dubbed "Dallas on Sea" thanks to its glamorous characters, their lives, loves and traumas - was the BBC's answer to the American super-soaps of the 1980s. The drama series revolved around a wealthy sailing community on the south coast of England, featu

The prestigious Southampton Boat Show returns for its 49th annual outing from 15th to 24th September - and it's set to be the biggest and best ever, with even more family-friendly attractions during the ten-day extravaganza. Since its launch, it has become Europe's b

In development since Spring 2015, the British-built and designed Oyster 118 Yacht is poised for an early 2018 delivery, following sea trials on the Solent.

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Launched back in November 2003, sloop-rigged superyacht Mirabella V, designed by Ireland based Ron Holland is the biggest single-masted yacht in the world.

The Hamble-based company, High Modulus Ltd, was behind the

Oyster Yachts is the Southampton-based global market leader for cruising yachts. Known for its boats’ unrivalled performance, quality and comfort, the yachts are stylish and reliable, with each model built to order.

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