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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

Portsmouth & Gosport History Week: delve into the depths of Portsmouth’s watery past
Portsmouth & Gosport History Week: delve into the depths of Portsmouth’s watery past
Friday, 22 July 2022

Wessex Archaeology and Portsmouth & Gosport History Week are hosting a special series of free marine archaeology events.

New Environmental Innovation Showcase at the Southampton International Boat Show
New Environmental Innovation Showcase at the Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 21 July 2022

Southampton International Boat Show has announced the launch of the new Environmental Innovation Showcase and is inviting exhibitors to submit their entries to secure a spot in the inaugural showcase.  

Osmotech expands to accommodate growing business
Osmotech expands to accommodate growing business
Wednesday, 20 July 2022

Due to the increased demand, Osmotech in Hamble have expanded their facilities at MDL Hamble Point Marina doubling their office space.

The story of ‘Me Too’
The story of ‘Me Too’
Wednesday, 20 July 2022

In Autumn 2019 Lymington SailAbility was gifted an Artemis 20 fixed keel sailing boat ‘Me Too’ by the estate of Hilary Lister – the iconic and inspirational record-breaking quadriplegic sailor, who loved sailing with a passion....

Falmouth Harbour seeks new Commissioner
Falmouth Harbour seeks new Commissioner
Wednesday, 20 July 2022 Falmouth Harbour Commissioners are seeking a dynamic new board member with senior industry and maritime experience to help shape current strategy and bright future prosperity for Falmouth Harbour one of the premier Harbours on the south coast of the ...
Bollywood star takes a cruise on Windermere
Bollywood star takes a cruise on Windermere
Wednesday, 20 July 2022

One of the big stars of Bollywood cinema has been enjoying the stunning Lake District scenery by taking a cruise along England’s longest lake with Windermere Lake Cruises.

The Spying Game
The Spying Game
Wednesday, 20 July 2022

In John Bertrand’s seminal tome Born to Win which documented Australia II’s dramatic win in Newport, Rhode Island in 1983 to end 132 years of Cup dominance by the USA, there is a line about spying: “…there was an uproar do...

August 2022 BoatBid - Open for Entries
August 2022 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Second hand sales are buoyant with many people realising that investing in a vessel is a great way of enjoying being out on the water with family and friends, keeping their investment secure in these choppy times and hopefully grabbing a bargain t...

Maritime UK Solent launches awards celebrating the best of maritime across the region
Maritime UK Solent launches awards celebrating the best of maritime across the region
Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Maritime UK Solent has launched its awards for companies in the Solent region to celebrate and gain recognition for their contribution to the continued success of the sector.

Paul Gullett named new British Marine President
Paul Gullett named new British Marine President
Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Paul Gullett, owner and managing director of Wave International and Aycliffe Filtration, has been appointed the new president of British Marine, the trade association for the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry.

St. Katharine Docks receives prestigious marina award a second time
St. Katharine Docks receives prestigious marina award a second time
Tuesday, 19 July 2022

The central London marina, St. Katharine Docks, has once again been awarded one of the highest accreditations for its outstanding customer services and facilities, the prestigious 5 Gold Anchors Award.

VIDEO: RNLI and HM Coastguard offer safety advice ahead of school summer holidays
VIDEO: RNLI and HM Coastguard offer safety advice ahead of school summer holidays
Tuesday, 19 July 2022

The RNLI and Her Majesty’s Coastguard are reminding families to take care when visiting the coast as new figures reveal that during the school summer holidays* last year, of the 41 lives saved by RNLI lifeguards 39 per cent were children und...

Buying a Boat with Boatshed to Sailing Around Britain!
Buying a Boat with Boatshed to Sailing Around Britain!
Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Boatshed.com sells lots of boats every year and sometimes our customers keep in touch and come back to us when they are ready to sell and sometimes they just sail off into the sunset and we never hear from them again!

More opportunities than ever before to get on the water at the Southampton International Boat Show
More opportunities than ever before to get on the water at the Southampton International Boat Show
Monday, 18 July 2022

With hundreds of exhibitors, over 650 craft on display and a purpose-built marina, Southampton International Boat Show now offers visitors even more opportunities to get on the water with a myriad of different types of craft available during the t...

Sailing Week for the Visually Impaired at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club
Sailing Week for the Visually Impaired at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club
Friday, 15 July 2022

Last week the Royal Lymington Yacht Club hosted a special week of sailing for blind and visually impaired (VI) people.

Sunseeker line-up for the Southampton International Boat Show unveiled
Sunseeker line-up for the Southampton International Boat Show unveiled
Friday, 15 July 2022

Sunseeker International has announced its line-up at Southampton International Boat Show, due to take place from 16 – 25 September at Mayflower Park.

Golden Globe Race 2022 participant chooses Seldén Mast
Golden Globe Race 2022 participant chooses Seldén Mast
Friday, 15 July 2022

Ian Herbert-Jones is sailing solo non-stop around the globe without outside assistance onboard his Tradewind 35 Puffin as part of the Golden Globe Race 2022, a race which is being heralded as the longest and loneliest sporting event in the world.&...

VIDEO: 18 starters for the third edition of the Golden Globe
VIDEO: 18 starters for the third edition of the Golden Globe
Friday, 15 July 2022

North American entries are rushing across the Atlantic Ocean, while others are expected to make landfall this week in France and the UK.

Dame Ellen MacArthur thanks riders after Largs to Cowes challenge raises nearly £24,000
Dame Ellen MacArthur thanks riders after Largs to Cowes challenge raises nearly £24,000
Thursday, 14 July 2022

Dame Ellen MacArthur has thanked a team of cyclists for raising almost £24,000 after completing an epic 600-mile ride to support young people living through and beyond cancer.

THE RAPID AC40 BEGINS TO EMERGE
THE RAPID AC40 BEGINS TO EMERGE
Thursday, 14 July 2022

With the news that the world’s first AC40 is just weeks away from being shipped to its new base in Auckland, expectation is ramping up.

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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

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