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First ‘Racing on the Edge’ episode of Season 4 features Germany SailGP Team’s league debut
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 Race day one of SailGP Season 4 saw ten teams cross the start line, the largest fleet the global championship has seen to date with the introduction of the Germany SailGP Team announced only three weeks prior. The latest episode of Racing on the Edge...VIDEO: Emirates Team New Zealand takes to the waters of Barcelona
Tuesday, 18 July 2023The Defender of the 37th America’s Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand, have made a welcome addition to the skyline of Barcelona, becoming the fourth team to launch and sail at the Cup venue. The team became operational a day ahead of schedule to...
VIDEO: How The Ocean Race 2022-23 drove action to protect the seas
Tuesday, 18 July 2023The Ocean Race 2022-23 featured the most ambitious sustainability programme in the race’s 50 year history, including initiatives that were firsts in the event industry and sports’ world, from efforts to influence global ocean policy to...
Cowes Classics Week Final Report
Monday, 17 July 2023The 125 competitors registering for Cowes Classics Week on 9 July were treated to Cowes Classics Day, a celebration of classic forms of transport, with over 50 cars, buses and motor yachts and a vintage biplane fly-past outside the organising club...
Five-medal haul sets British Sailing Team on path to Paris 2024
Monday, 17 July 2023Britain’s elite sailors brought home five medals from the Paris 2024 test event – a promising sign just one year out from next summer’s Games.
August 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 17 July 2023Are you thinking about selling your boat?
Best in Britain
Friday, 14 July 2023We Are Weymouth (BID) has announced that Weymouth has been voted The Sunday Times Best Beach in Britain 2023.
Yamaha launches WaveRunner finance campaign
Friday, 14 July 2023Supporting watersports enthusiasts wishing to get out on a new Yamaha WaveRunner this summer, Yamaha Motor UK is launching its WaveRunner finance campaign.
Ocean Film Festival anniversary tour dives into the UK this autumn
Thursday, 13 July 2023The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of captivating ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn.
Be inspired with a visit to the Classic & Day Boat Zone
Thursday, 13 July 2023From luggers to day boats, gaff rig clinker classics to sleek launches with electric propulsion systems, opportunities to learn classic boat building skills, getting hands-on with ropemaking and knot tying to meeting the stars of “Swallow an...
Ultimate summer sailing playlist
Thursday, 13 July 2023AkzoNobel has partnered with inspirational boating figures from across the world to curate the ultimate yachting playlist, called That Feeling of Summer, perfect for when you’re using your boat over the coming months.
Mazarine now in Falmouth Harbour
Wednesday, 12 July 2023The following statement was released on behalf of Falmouth Harbour CEO Miles Carden following the rescue of the Merchant Vessel (MV) Mazarine after an incident off the Wolf Rock Lighthouse on Monday (read the story here).
Boatshed.com extends franchises in Trinidad, Portugal and Spain
Wednesday, 12 July 2023Boatshed.com extends franchises in Trinidad, Portugal and Spain
July 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 12 July 2023Head over to BoatBid.com to take a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!
BAR Technologies to attempt new all-electric ‘Round the Island’ record
Wednesday, 12 July 2023Simulation-driven marine engineering consultancy, BAR Technologies, is set to attempt a new record with its fully electric, ultra-efficient SpiritBARTech35EF foiler.
Ship bar enables charity to unlock revenue stream
Wednesday, 12 July 2023A river bar has been made by volunteers at Glasgow’s Clyde Maritime Centre and installed in the Tall Ship Glenlee, a three-masted museum ship which operates as a visitor attraction and events venue.
Fund Britain’s Waterways warns against the government’s latest Canal & River Trust funding offer
Wednesday, 12 July 2023After months of waiting for DEFRA to announce its decision on future grant funding for the Canal & River Trust (CRT), and less than a fortnight after the launch of Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW), the Secretary of State has now confirmed...
Boatshed.com extends franchises in Trinidad, Portugal and Spain
Tuesday, 11 July 2023Boatshed.com has extended its franchises in Trinidad, Portugal and Spain, giving it a presence in more than 80 locations in 18 countries.
Gosport’s Victoria Quay
Tuesday, 11 July 2023The development of the marine services hub at Victoria Quay in Gosport continues at pace following the construction of the hoist dock last year.
New cameras keep a safety eye on Falmouth Harbour
Tuesday, 11 July 2023 A new CCTV system is monitoring water-borne speed and behaviour around Falmouth Harbour in a bid to keep people and property safer. Speeding boat owners who exceed the 6 knot maximum limit in the inner harbour are warned they may face prosecution fo...About
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