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Innovative PLAT-O platform trial will help deliver cost-effective tidal energy

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Cornish sailor Robin Elsey 19, will skipper young British sailors from the British Keelboat Academy as they compete in the 2012 Sailing Arabia, The Tour.

At the end of last year, Chris Noble – a graduate of the British Keelboat Academy (BKA), now boat captain and offside trimmer on the RC44 Team Aqua – came to talk to current squad members.

Two Yachting Cadets studying at UKSA have become the Academy’s first graduates to complete Foundation Degrees in Operational Yacht Science.

Simon Samuels has joined the youth maritime training Academy UKSA as Head of Fundraising as the charity gears up to deliver new educational initiatives for disadvantaged young people in its 25th anniversary year.

Youth maritime charity UKSA has been awarded Approved Activity Provider (AAP) status by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) to deliver practice and qualifying expeditions in sailing and kayaking for the Bronze and Silver Award schemes.

Following a tough selection process, Warwickshire sailor Serena de Nahlik has joined 22 of Britain’s aspiring young keelboat sailing talents to earn their call up to the British Keelboat Academy (BKA).

Following a tough selection process, Holyhead sailor Nathan Thorne has joined 22 of Britain’s aspiring young keelboat sailing talents to earn their call up to the British Keelboat Academy (BKA), the RYA and UKSA’s joint keelboat racing initiative

Following a tough selection process, Jersey sailor Leo Scholefield has joined 22 of Britain’s aspiring young keelboat sailing talents to earn their call up to the British Keelboat Academy (BKA), the RYA and UKSA’s joint keelboat racing initiative

Following a tough selection process, Cheltenham sailor David Harsent will join his brother Paul after being chosen as one of Britain’s aspiring young keelboat sailing talents to earn their call up to the British Keelboat Academy (BKA).

Following a tough selection process, Edinburgh sailor Chris Robson has joined 22 of Britain’s aspiring young keelboat sailing talents to earn their call up to the British Keelboat Academy (BKA), the RYA and UKSA’s joint keelboat racing initiative

Following a tough selection process, East Cowes sailor Ben Gibson has joined 22 of Britain’s aspiring young keelboat sailing talents to earn their call up to the British Keelboat Academy (BKA), the RYA and UKSA’s joint keelboat racing initiative.

This autumn will see triathlon camps reaching the Isle of Wight for the first time through a new partnership between T3 and Cowes based charity UKSA.

Trinity House, together with Viking Recruitment, Chiltern Maritime and UKSA, is calling on the global superyacht cognoscenti to help establish new training schemes to meet the growing demand for professional captains and crew.

Trinity House, together with Viking Recruitment, Chiltern Maritime and UKSA, is calling on the global superyacht cognoscenti to help establish new training schemes to meet the growing demand for professional captains and crew.

Maritime industry figurehead Captain Bill Tate has joined the teaching faculty at UKSA, the leading youth maritime charity and professional training provider.

With the new school year underway, leading youth maritime charity UKSA has received a grant of £6,000 from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation to ensure that all its students can complete their studies.

This year at the Southampton Boat Show, find out how UKSA can help launch a successful career in the maritime industry as well as view and sail historic yacht Gipsy Moth IV.

Youth maritime charity UKSA has announced a series of “Clearing Days” for school-leavers who have been unable to secure a place at University, or who are looking for an alternative study and career path.

Youth maritime charity UKSA has called for politicians to include charitable organisations in immediate talks to address the issues underlying the riots and looting in London and other UK cities.

THE personal and professional achievements of 100,000 extraordinary people will be celebrated when the youth maritime charity UKSA launches its 25th anniversary year during Cowes Week.

Owners of Gipsy Moth IV, Rob Thompson and Eileen Skinner have announced the launch of their new charity The Gipsy Moth Trust at Panerai British Classic Week.

For the second year running two students from alternative education provider UKSA have won awards at the IW College Awards.

Copies are flying off the shelves after superyacht chef and writer Malcolm Alder-Smith launched his unique and meticulously researched 300 page guide, The Marine Cookery Bible, at the youth maritime charity, UKSA, in Cowes.

The historic yacht Gipsy Moth IV will be sailing in the JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island race this year, with youngsters from Cowes based maritime charity UKSA onboard as part of the crew.

Following the success of Channel 4’s show Dream School, one of its students has received funding to train on a Watersports Internship at leading youth maritime charity UKSA.

You’re hired! – 71% find work after six months’ expert training

2011 sees historic yacht Gipsy Moth IV back on the water and embarking in an exciting calendar of events.

Lt Col Neal Yeoell (52) came to UKSA to train for his Commercial Yachtmaster qualifications. Neal’s story is a great example of how it is never to late to change careers!

* Learn to sail, kayak and windsurf at the UK’s top watersports mecca * Try Sailing in Cowes Week * New training programme for jetski lovers

With the 2011 race season in full swing this month, Leeds sailor Catherine Jordon (21) is looking forward to the competition and challenges ahead.

With the 2011 race season in full swing this month, Chester sailor Tom Forrester - Coles (20) is looking forward to the competition and challenges ahead.

With the 2011 race season in full swing this month, Cheltenham sailor Paul Harsent (22) is looking forward to the competition and challenges ahead.

Youth maritime charity UKSA has announced a series of development plans and new initiatives to prepare the training and educational centre for its milestone 25th anniversary in 2012.

A high ranking career in the superyacht industry has moved one step closer for Hampshire sailor Tom Powell.

A high ranking career in the superyacht industry has moved one step closer for Poole sailor Lewis Smith.

The UK Sailing Academy (UKSA), one of the world’s premier teaching facilities, is taking a central role in the training of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's Emirati sailing stars Adil Khalid and Butti Al Muhairi.

Youth charity and maritime training provider UKSA are seeking applications from young people to train on their Yachting Cadetship starting in October 2011.

THE power of maritime education to broaden horizons, transform young lives and create life changing opportunities was celebrated at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.

Charity invests in new educational programmes to help job seekers and NEETS

If you’re currently planning your Easter holidays and are looking for something exciting for the kids to do, then take a moment to look at UKSA’s Easter camps.

Youth charity and maritime training provider UKSA is seeking applications from young people to join its Yachting Cadetship training programme under an assisted funded scheme.

Sprint hurdler Andy Turner believes his near-perfect 2010 has shown the world, and himself, that he is ready for a medal tilt at the London Olympic Games in 2012.

After a rivalry with Jamaican Veronica Campbell Brown that has spanned at least 6 years and has seen her taking 3 World Championships titles, while her nemesis has triumphed at the Olympics, Allyson Felix is hoping for a reversal at the London 2012.

Gold Challenge, a new charity challenge which is part of the official mass participation legacy programme for London 2012, launched today at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.

Will Cowes Week 2012 go ahead with no major sponsor for Cowes Week 2011, people maybe beginning to have doubts about the event going ahead,

New Reality TV Show Stimulates Interest In Sailing Clothing Trends

On March 26th, the first UK Sebago store had it's grand opening in Cowes. With the new fixtures and fittings in place and the shop fully stocked with Sebago products

London 2012 tickets, can you afford yours?