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Fastnet 79 - Learning from Hard Lessons at Sea - 05.08.2019
In the 1979 Fastnet Race I was sailing on a 33 foot yacht ‘Hullabaloo’. The unexpected storm struck the fleet
Superb Group of Presenters for NEXT GEN 2019 - 15.04.2019
We are really proud to have brought together an outstanding group of maritime professionals for NEXT GEN 2019. The three
Southampton to Channel Islands on 8m RIB - 03.09.2018
This August we made two fast passages across the English Channel on an open 8 metre RIB. It is
John Haynes Swimming 1.5 Miles Pier To Pier - 01.07.2018
John Haynes of Blue Ride is swimming 1.5 miles at sea in the the Bournemouth Pier To Pier event on
Flexibility and Mobility sessions at Christchurch Rowing Club - 25.05.2017
Matt Haynes is running 2 early morning ‘Flexibility and Mobility’ sessions on Tuesdays in June at Christchurch Rowing Club -
Ivan Lawler Elected President of British Canoeing - 26.03.2017
Our good friend Ivan Lawler MBE has been elected president of British Canoeing after securing a majority vote at the
Paddle Clinic with Oscar Chalupsky & Ivan Lawler - 22.08.2016
On Saturday 27 August -2016 we are organising a Paddle Clinic with Oscar Chalupsky & Ivan Lawler at
Maritime Professional of the Year - 2016 - 23.07.2016
January I was in Fort Lauderdale at the Electric & Hybrid Expo. Then in London presenting on hybrid opportunities to
Christchurch Harbour Entrance Dredging - 09.07.2015
If you are coming and going through Christchurch Harbour entrance in the coming weeks you need to be aware of
Work on Christchurch Harbour Entrance Sandspit - 01.06.2015
Mother Nature is going to be given a helping hand this summer to solve two local marine problems. A lot of
Very High Tides This Year - 01.01.2015
Why are tides higher than usual? High astronomic tides (also known as "spring tides") will be at their greatest over
Indian Summer - Powerboat Training in September and October - 15.09.2014
It looks like we have a real Indian Summer and the water will stay warm until the end of October.
A Stormy Weekend & High Tides - 09.08.2014
This weekend (Sunday 10 August 2014) sees the remains of ex Hurricane Bertha affecting the south coast. While the exact
Blue Ride Summer Training - 01.07.2014
Hopefully this summer will be a long hot one after the stormy winter! Here is a brief update on Blue
Introduction To Powerboating Courses Very Popular - 22.05.2014
Blue Ride 1 day Introduction To Powerboating courses are very popular, especially for anyone about to buy their first boat. The knowledge gained
Blue Ride One To One Training & Short Courses - 15.05.2014
Please call about 1 day or half day courses. These can be organised at short notice including mornings,
Christchurch Harbour, Rivers & Bay - Local Knowledge For Boaters - 03.05.2014
On BLUE RIDE local knowledge courses we cover a wide range of potential hazards. These hazards can be geographical, man
Christchurch Harbour Entrance Buoyage - Update - 21.04.2014
We had two excellent training days on 17th & 18th April. All the buoyage is back in the Harbour and
Christchurch Harbour Entrance - Shallow After The Storms - 15.03.2014
As Easter approaches Christchurch Harbour is recovering from the effects of winter floods. Iford Bridge and local caravan parks made
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05.08.2019 - Fastnet 79 - Learning from Hard Lessons at Sea
In the 1979 Fastnet Race I was sailing on…