From the Helm

News, true stories and expert insights from the Haven KJ crew

Preparing for the Topper Worlds in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon

Competing at the International Topper World Championships 2026 in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon? Christian Brewer shares practical tips on race preparation, tactics and making the most of your week on the water.

Line drawing of children sailing small boats near a marina with a building, dock, trees, and a sunny sky.
Two sailboats with different sail patterns on the water under a sunny sky, with clouds and birds in the background.

Proud sponsors of Largs Regatta Festival 2026

We’re pleased to announce our sponsorship of the Midweek Series at Largs Regatta Festival 2026, supporting a week of racing, camaraderie and great sailing on the Clyde.

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A family with a dog is on a canal boat, carefully maintained like a prized dinghy, adorned with Christmas garland as they glide past a large decorated Christmas tree.
Festive fun on the cut
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Kneeling next to the small boat, they diligently scrubbed it with a brush as part of regular dinghy maintenance, using soapy water from a nearby bucket.
Top 10 winter maintenance tips for you and your dinghy
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A boat is on fire in the ocean while a helicopter and a rescue boat approach. Plumes of smoke rise from the burning vessel.
Fire safety onboard boats
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Cartoon penguin wielding fire extinguishers stands near a burning boat as a helicopter hovers above, with an iceberg looming in the distance.
Which fire extinguishers do I need on my boat?
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Haven KJ on Tour: Summer 2024
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Two men in suits converse across two adjacent boat decks, one with the British flag and the other with a different national flag.
Value Added Tax: Sailing between the UK and EU post Brexit
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TYHA Marina Awards 2024 winners
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Black and white illustration of a seaside fortress with a tower, surrounded by water. Birds fly in the sky with scattered clouds and a sun.
A guide to sailing Jersey
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Black and white illustration of a coastal landscape with cliffs, a boat on the water, and birds in the sky.
A cruising guide to the Channel Islands
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