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This year’s Haven Academy Award for Boating Innovation has been won by a new self-steering gear design for small yachts. Called ‘The Steersman’ by its designer Robert Chicken,

HMS Medusa, involved at Omaha Beach on D-Day, has won funding from the Haven Academy to help complete restoration in time for the Thames Jubilee Pageant. HMS Medusa is

The second Haven Academy Awards, which are now closed, have seen a big increase in the number of applications since their inaugural year of funding. The Academy was launched

Could your boating project benefit from a big cheque from Sir Robin Knox-Johnston? If so, applications for the 2012 Haven Academy Awards close on 30th November - click

The National Waterways Museum was the 2011 Haven Academy Winner for Conservation. Peter Collins explains how funding from

‘Marlyn’ a derelict boat has been restored to full use by the Ellesmere Port Sea Cadets thanks to funding from the Haven Academy. Speaking on behalf of The

The Haven Academy Awards were launched by legendary round-the-world yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston at the 2010 Southampton Boat Show.  These awards are unique in being open to anyone

A board game designed to keep novice sailors and crew members safe on the water is the winner of the 2011 Haven Academy Award for Innovation. The game is

The repair and reconditioning of 'Marlyn' for use by Ellesmere Port Sea Cadets has won the award for boat restoration. The boat will be restored to a seaworthy state