News
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.
The Yacht Harbour Association Marina of the Year Awards 2022 revealed at the Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 23 September 2022At the Southampton International Boat Show winners of The Yacht Harbour Association Marina of the Year Awards 2022, sponsored by Towergate Insurance, were revealed on the Foredeck Stage.
boatFolk and SBS Trailers team up
Friday, 23 September 2022SBS Trailers and boatfolk have announced a new partnership during the Southampton Boat Show, resulting in SBS Trailers now being available through boatfolk’s nationwide family of Marinas.
‘IN OUR ELEMENT’ ATLANTIC ROWING TEAM ARRIVE AT SIBS WITH A SERIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL MESSAGE
Friday, 23 September 2022The In Our Element Atlantic Rowing team took a break in their training schedule to visit the Southampton International Boat Show for their final public appearance before they pack up the boat for La Gomera and the start of the Talisker Whisky Atla...
RNLI lifeboat Duke of Edinburgh to join Thames flotilla
Thursday, 22 September 2022A new RNLI lifeboat named Duke of Edinburgh will join more than 150 boats on the River Thames in London this weekend to commemorate the life and 70-year reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
SailGP making progress on Women’s Pathway anniversary
Thursday, 22 September 2022 In a landmark year for women’s sport across the world, SailGP will celebrate its own milestone in the quest for gender equity this week at the Spain Sail Grand Prix | Andalucía – Cádiz presented by NEAR. The sixth...Sustainable Boating Pledge launched at Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 22 September 2022From narrowboat liveaboards to dinghy and yacht sailors, to personal watercraft owners and motor cruisers, The Green Blue Boating Pledge is a new way for all boat users to show their commitment to protecting and respecting the environment.
Celebrating marine apprentices at the Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 21 September 2022Tuesday 20 September was Schools, Apprenticeships and Careers Day at the Southampton International Boat Show and to get the day underway 65 apprentices from across the marine sector came together for a recognition ceremony to celebrate their achie...
First three days at the Southampton International Boat Show
Sunday, 18 September 2022It has been a fabulous first three days at the 53rd Southampton International Boat Show with thousands of visitors from nautical newbies to seafaring superfans enjoying the late summer sun and the hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the very best of...
Inaugural Southampton International Boat Show Swim a great success
Sunday, 18 September 2022Some 80 swimmers from across the region braved the morning chill (Sunday 18 September) to take part in the inaugural Southampton International Boat Show open water swimming event, hosted by Rees Leisure, raising money for local charity the Rose Ro...
Fairline’s CEO Paul Grys shares first stage of the brand’s transformational product development plan at SIBS
Friday, 16 September 2022Fairline has unveiled two show debuts at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show as part of initial transformational product development plan which takes the company to 2028.
Wetwheels Torbay announced at Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 16 September 2022Wetwheels has announced news of its eighth boat in the fleet – Wetwheels Torbay – at Southampton International Boat Show.
Golden Globe Fleet approaching Lanzarote “Marina Rubicón film gate”
Friday, 16 September 2022There has been plenty of drama as boats and sailors had their first shake-down in the Bay of Biscay a steadfast Pat Lawless (IRL) leading the way, Ertan Beskardes (UK) had an electrical short and later knocked himself out falling into the cockpit,...
SailGP Season 4: Bigger, bolder and better than ever
Friday, 16 September 2022 The fourth season of SailGP will deliver more events than ever as the league’s season-on-season expansion continues at impressive pace. SailGP’s national teams will compete around the world with the aim to reach 14 events – nearly ...The Ocean Race and Ocean Bottle team up to tackle plastic in the seas
Friday, 16 September 2022The Ocean Race, the world’s toughest test of a team in sport, and Ocean Bottle, the award winning reusable bottles tackling the ocean plastic crisis, one refill at a time, are working together to reduce the volume of single-use plastic that ...
Southampton International Boat Show returns for its 53rd year
Friday, 16 September 2022Southampton International Boat Show, Britain’s biggest festival of boating, returned today with British Marine President, Paul Gullett, CEO Lesley Robinson, Chair, Matt Beckwith, former President Ian Cooke and Richard Roberts, British Marine...
Freedom Boat Club at SIBS
Friday, 16 September 2022Freedom Boat Club has announced the opening of its first franchise locations in the UK.
SAILORS GIVEN HELPING HAND TO BE MORE SAVVY NAVIGATORS
Friday, 16 September 2022Marine insurance specialist GJW Direct is launching a new partnership at the Southampton Boat Show with all-in-one navigation app savvy navvy – offering customers of its Marina Scheme a free annual navigation subscription.
North Atlantic Fishing Company sponsors Hull Sea Cadets’ annual sailing trip
Thursday, 15 September 2022North Atlantic Fishing Company supported the Hull Sea Cadets on their recent four-day camping and sailing trip to Welton Water, inspiring the next generation of mariners in the region.
Classic and Day Boat zone has everything from boats and kit to practical demonstrations at Southampton International Boat Show 2022
Thursday, 15 September 2022The Classic and Day Boat area at the Southampton International Boat Show is the place to be this year with world launches of new boats, innovative solutions for propulsion, live demonstrations, and the chance to learn about boat building technique...
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: ‘a beacon for the RNLI to follow’
Thursday, 15 September 2022Royal National Lifeboat Institution Chief Executive Mark Dowie has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years of unstinting service to the lifesaving charity.
About
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.
Follow Us