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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 […]

The Sutton Harbour pedestrian footbridge will reopen to the public at 6am tomorrow (Good Friday, April 19th) in time for Easter. The footbridge, which crosses Sutton Lock and connects the historic Barbican quarter to the east side of Sutton Harbour via the National Aquarium and the fishing quarter, is now fully operational following the successful […]

Sutton Harbour Marina has announced the installation of four new Jet Ski pods for personal watercraft berthing in the heart of Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City. The new Jet Port Max will provide a safe haven for watercraft, keeping them out of the water and dry. The 5 Gold Anchor marina in Sutton Harbour already provides […]