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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.

UK VAT on Yachts – Changes to Returned Goods Relief have become UK Law
UK VAT on Yachts – Changes to Returned Goods Relief have become UK Law
Monday, 28 February 2022

The Cruising Association announced in mid-December that the UK Government would make a positive change to the application of Returned Goods Relief for recreational craft resulting in many boat owners no longer becoming liable to pay VAT on the ret...

Uffa Fox 50 Celebration 2022
Uffa Fox 50 Celebration 2022
Saturday, 26 February 2022

A total of twelve organisations in Cowes and East Cowes have come together to plan Uffa Fox 50 – a celebration of Uffa Fox’s life and to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. The focal point will be Cowes Parade where there wil...

Rutland & Cambridge retain RYA & BUSA Women’s Team Racing Championship titles
Rutland & Cambridge retain RYA & BUSA Women’s Team Racing Championship titles
Friday, 25 February 2022

Eleven teams found weather windows to drive to Budworth SC in Cheshire for the RYA/BUSA Women’s Team Racing Nationals – and were rewarded with a weekend of great sailing.

Round the Island: Early-bird discounts end at 2359 on Saturday
Round the Island: Early-bird discounts end at 2359 on Saturday
Friday, 25 February 2022

With nearly 450 entries so far for the 2022 Round the Island, the ISC and Race Team are looking forward to a very well-supported race on 25 June.

Switzerland strengthens SailGP team with Olympic recruits
Switzerland strengthens SailGP team with Olympic recruits
Thursday, 24 February 2022 In less than three months, the Switzerland SailGP Team will make its debut in the SailGP. The team will first race its cutting-edge, hydro-foiling F50 in Bermuda, the first event of SailGP’s third season, with an all-star line-up which announ...
Musto renews contract with British Sailing Team
Musto renews contract with British Sailing Team
Thursday, 24 February 2022

Musto has renewed its long-standing commitment to the British Sailing Team as Official Clothing Supplier.

Haslar Marina opens refurbished Sealift3 and service yard as part of boatcare services
Haslar Marina opens refurbished Sealift3 and service yard as part of boatcare services
Thursday, 24 February 2022

boatfolk, has reopened the Sealift3 boat lift as well as the redeveloped boatyard as part of its in-house boatcare offering at Haslar Marina, Portsmouth Harbour.

An exclusive haven for larger vessels
An exclusive haven for larger vessels
Thursday, 24 February 2022

Noss on Dart’s brand new £3.5m floating marina is just the first phase of Premier Marina’s £75m redevelopment programme on the River Dart, offering 232 fully-serviced berths.

BoatLife Live 2022 Goes Down a Storm
BoatLife Live 2022 Goes Down a Storm
Thursday, 24 February 2022

As the first, and newest, boat show of 2022 drew to a close on a high last month, organisers are already looking ahead to next year’s event.

RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show- this weekend
RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show- this weekend
Thursday, 24 February 2022

This weekend escape the cold and head to Farnborough International for the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, presented by Suzuki (26-27 February 2022).

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

The February 2022 BoatBid opened for bidding on Monday and there is still time to look through the catalogue and make a bid, right up until 1900hrs on Sunday 27th February 2022.

MDL Marinas expands Otium loyalty programme with new partners
MDL Marinas expands Otium loyalty programme with new partners
Wednesday, 23 February 2022

MDL Marinas has announced that it is expanding the scope of its Otium loyalty programme, increasing the number and variety of rewards through exclusive partnerships with its onsite tenants.

450 sailors from 69 countries ready for action
450 sailors from 69 countries ready for action
Wednesday, 23 February 2022

More than 450 of the world’s best youth sailors, from 69 countries, have confirmed their participation in the Allianz Youth World Sailing Championships 2022.

RYA Para Sailing Hub to increase racing opportunities in the UK
RYA Para Sailing Hub to increase racing opportunities in the UK
Wednesday, 23 February 2022

At the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show (26 – 27 February) the RYA is launching a brand-new support network for the racing community aimed at increasing racing opportunities for disabled people in the UK and supporting sailing’s reinsta...

boatpoint becomes first UK dealer for Finnish boatbuilder Quarken
boatpoint becomes first UK dealer for Finnish boatbuilder Quarken
Wednesday, 23 February 2022

boatpoint, an expanding boat sales business founded by the national marina group, boatfolk, announces a new partnership with Quarken, a newly founded, boat building brand from Finland.

BoatLife Live
BoatLife Live
Wednesday, 23 February 2022

As the first, and newest, boat show of 2022 drew to a close on a high last month, organisers are already looking ahead to next year’s event.

Entries open to much-loved junior regatta
Entries open to much-loved junior regatta
Tuesday, 22 February 2022

The Eric Twiname Junior Championships is back after a two-year absence – and entries are now open.

New rig climb experience at Cutty Sark
New rig climb experience at Cutty Sark
Tuesday, 22 February 2022

For the first time since arriving in Greenwich in 1954, visitors to Cutty Sark will be able to climb the famous masts.

Adding a touch of Luxury to a Marine Bathroom Interior
Adding a touch of Luxury to a Marine Bathroom Interior
Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Gone are the days of ‘basic’ marine heads. Modern yacht bathrooms are now as luxurious as those found in quality homes and the equipment installed is stylish, efficient and easy to use.

MDL Marinas launches new online visitor berthing booking system
MDL Marinas launches new online visitor berthing booking system
Monday, 21 February 2022

Responding to customer feedback, MDL Marinas is launching a new online booking system, offering berth holders and visitors the chance to book and pay for visitor berthing through its website.

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