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National Marine Aquarium The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is the UK’s largest aquarium. It is run by the Ocean Conservation Trust, a charity dedicated to connecting people with the Ocean.  The NMA tells the story of the Ocean through a journey around the world, building emotional connections to the Ocean with all who visit. Aside […]

Safe havens in the heart of Plymouth where the city meets the sea An award-winning Plymouth marina is launching its new brand at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show to help promote the many benefits of berthing a boat in the historic heart of Britain’s Ocean City. Sutton Harbour Marina is exhibiting at the 51st […]

History is full of magnificent vessels which captured the imaginations of sailors and the general public alike. Many of these great ships became famous because they sustained great voyages, others helped to the tides of crucial battles, while some simply had an especially memorable name that hit the headlines. With the Mayflower 400 celebrations on […]

Summer has finally arrived and we can’t wait to dive head first (figuratively) into some fun water-based activities. Jet skiing is one of the most popular watersports and a great summer activity. Many holidaymakers rent a Jet Ski when they’re abroad, race around the sea and pretend to be in an action movie. A few […]

Paws aboard! According to statistics, the most popular pet in the UK is a dog, with around a quarter of the population owning one. Dogs are known to be man’s best friend and are usually never too far away from their beloved owner. But when it’s time to get your boat out on the water, […]

In a time before satellite navigation systems and smartphones, sailors would rely on other instruments to navigate across deep sea waters and vast oceans. Captains would use compasses, charts and landmarks to work out their position – and in which direction they needed to be heading. We may all enjoy the benefits that modern technologies […]