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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.

Bringing luxury yachting to the heart of the capital
Bringing luxury yachting to the heart of the capital
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

London Luxury Afloat, the brand-new showcase event taking place in the heart of city, will be bringing together not one, not two, but four of the most luxurious sailing yachts from Oyster, as part of its stunning line-up of sailing, motor and supe...

April 2022 BoatBid - Entries Open
April 2022 BoatBid - Entries Open
Monday, 28 March 2022

Summer time is here and so is our April 2022 BoatBid auction!

Australia defends SailGP Championship title amidst extraordinary scenes
Australia defends SailGP Championship title amidst extraordinary scenes
Monday, 28 March 2022

Australia win $1million race against Japan and the United States on an historic day at the Mubadala United States Sail Grand Prix that sees two champions celebrated.

NEW SPONSOR FOR THE BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW  
NEW SPONSOR FOR THE BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW  
Friday, 25 March 2022

The 2022 British Motor Yacht Show is gathering momentum; with new entrants added to the line-up and a new show sponsor, Raymarine – one of the world’s leading marine electronics companies.

Boat For Sale Parking in the Caribbean
Boat For Sale Parking in the Caribbean
Friday, 25 March 2022

Place your boat for sale with Boatshed.com and take advantage of our partnership with Rodney Bay Marina, St Lucia which will offer you a safe way to keep your boat in the Caribbean until your boat is sold.

Clipper Race officially underway after gathering for a Le Mans start
Clipper Race officially underway after gathering for a Le Mans start
Thursday, 24 March 2022

After a two year wait, the Clipper 2019-20 Race has officially restarted.  Race 10, the ‘Sailing City · Qingdao Cup’, got underway today by way of a Le Mans start just off the north coast of Luzon, Philippines.

Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE launch climate education platform
Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE launch climate education platform
Thursday, 24 March 2022

Sir Ben Ainslie, Hannah Mills OBE and the Great Britain SailGP Team have declared their ambition to help more than one million young people take action to protect nature, people and the planet as the new Protect Our Future climate education platfo...

Safety Day at Universal Marina Next Month
Safety Day at Universal Marina Next Month
Thursday, 24 March 2022

Premier Marinas in collaboration with safety disposal experts, Pains Wessex and onsite businesses at Universal Marina will be holding a Safety Day on Saturday 23 April from 11am – 3pm.

March 2022 BoatBid  - Catalogue Highlights
March 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 23 March 2022

Our March 2022 BoatBid auction opened for bidding on Monday 23rd March. The auction will end at 1900hrs(BST) on Sunday 27th March, so head over to BoatBid.com to peruse this month's catalogue.

Get your teams entered for the 2022 British Keelboat League
Get your teams entered for the 2022 British Keelboat League
Wednesday, 23 March 2022

The British Keelboat League (BKL) is urging teams to get their entries in for 2022 following the launch of a new format designed to make the series bigger and better than ever.

First ever all-female RNLI crew callout on the Thames
First ever all-female RNLI crew callout on the Thames
Wednesday, 23 March 2022

The volunteer crew from Teddington Lifeboat Station were tasked on 17 March to an unattended rowing boat with the engine still running, near the Teddington footbridge.

Friends of Boatshed - Boat & Yacht Registration
Friends of Boatshed - Boat & Yacht Registration
Wednesday, 23 March 2022

At Boatshed we want to make the process of buying and selling a boat as easy as possible. There are many marine services that could be useful to you - you might want to fix a few things on your boat before selling it to ensure it looks its bes...

Disruptive Tech Initiative Poised to Tackle Spike in Lost Shipping Cargo
Disruptive Tech Initiative Poised to Tackle Spike in Lost Shipping Cargo
Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Last month the Felicity Ace caught fire in the mid-Atlantic and had to be abandoned.

Showcasing luxury motor cruisers
Showcasing luxury motor cruisers
Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Discerning boat buyers seeking to purchase a luxury motor yacht, perfect for blue water cruising adventures need look no further than London Luxury Afloat.

Mermaids Coffee Shop returns to Universal Marina
Mermaids Coffee Shop returns to Universal Marina
Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Premier Marinas is excited to welcome Mermaids Coffee Shop back to Universal Marina.

FLARES DISPOSAL DAY AT SOVEREIGN HARBOUR THIS WEEKEND
FLARES DISPOSAL DAY AT SOVEREIGN HARBOUR THIS WEEKEND
Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Premier Marinas, in collaboration with Sovereign Harbour Berth Holders’ Association, will be holding a Safety Day this Saturday 26 March from 10am – 2pm. 

New South Devon College Marine Academy to open its doors
New South Devon College Marine Academy to open its doors
Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Next month, on an historic former boat building yard, in a £75 million development on the banks of the River Dart, the new South Devon College Marine Academy opens its doors.

New era for GT Yachts with expansion at MDL’s Mercury Yacht Harbour
New era for GT Yachts with expansion at MDL’s Mercury Yacht Harbour
Monday, 21 March 2022

MDL Marinas is delighted that yacht designer and builder GT Yachts has chosen to expand its business and presence at MDL’s Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park.

Crew of global sailing race send message of support to Ukraine
Crew of global sailing race send message of support to Ukraine
Monday, 21 March 2022

The Clipper 2019-20 Race restarted from the Philippines with the 11 yachts, crewed by non-professional sailors, leaving for the crossing to Seattle. The Clipper Race edition has been on hold for two years due to the pandemic. 

Endurance Discovery Live Global Broadcast Enabled by Inmarsat Fleet Xpress
Endurance Discovery Live Global Broadcast Enabled by Inmarsat Fleet Xpress
Monday, 21 March 2022

Fleet Xpress from Inmarsat provided a high-speed connectivity solution to enable History Hit to broadcast the discovery of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship, Endurance, from the Southern Ocean.

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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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