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Addiction leads the fleet
Addiction was the best performing charter boat in 2008 in the UK. To make sure she still leads the fleet in 2009 new racing sails have been purchased plus loads of other performance improvements.
29/07/09 read more >
Warsash Spring Series 2009 - 1st Overall
Following on from her huge success in 2008 and under the leadership of Tim Thubron, one of the UK's finest racing skippers, Addiction entered the Warsash Spring Series with a crew of Activ Racing sailors.
01/05/09 read more >
Inside Tack - Demistifying the bowman and sewerman
Ideal candidates should be physically strong, agile and not afraid of heights in the case of the bowman, whilst the sewerman needs a cast iron stomach as he spends a great deal of his time below decks.
05/9/08 read more >
Inside Tack - Demistifying the pit and mastman
The mastman work as a team, working together to hoist the sails at the various mark roundings during the race.
15/6/08 read more >
Addiction wins 3rd place at the Nationals
Addiction added another trophy to her collection with a well deserved 3rd place and the 'Best New Comer' trophy at the Beneteau 40.7 National Championships. Amidst challenging light conditions, and hot weather the Activ Race Team kept their cool and maintained a podium position.
12/05/08 read more>
Activ take Iceberg to the water
Activ have partnered with professional development specialists, Iceberg Vision to produce bespoke programmes that raise water-based, team-building to a new, higher level.
06/05/08 read more >
Inside Tack feature - Demystifying the roles of the Trimmers and Grinders
The mainsheet, genoa and spinnaker trimmers are the unsung heroes of a racing yacht's speed through the water, they help the helmsman steer the yacht ...
15/04/08 read more >
Brand NEW addition to the Activ Beneteau fleet
Activ is pleased to announce further expansion of its fleet to include ‘Buccaneer' – a brand new Beneteau 40.7. The most successful 40 footer of its time, this yacht is just as suited to top class competitive racing as it is to cruising.
12/03/08 read more >
Inside Tack - Demistifying skipper, tactician and helm
Perhaps the best-known positions on the yacht but what exactly do they do and what skills are required for the job?
12/3/08 read more >
Activ Demo Days for Group Event Organisers
Activ are pleased to invite group event organisers to our FREE, exciting Demo Days in Ocean Village, Southampton on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th May.
07/02/08 read more >
Activ launches the Activ Racing Programme
The Programme offers 'hassle free' yacht racing for individuals and small groups, with like-minded people, under the guidance of our professional crew.
15/1/08 read more>
Inside Tack - Demistifying racing positions
Did you know that yacht racing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world? In this new series of articles we will be summarising the race positions on a yacht, starting with an overview of them all.
15/1/08 read more >