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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.

Ground-breaking Diploma in Sporting Excellence returns for 2022
Ground-breaking Diploma in Sporting Excellence returns for 2022
Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Are you starting year 12 this September? Are you interested in racing keelboats? Do you want to have a future career in sailing or sports science? Are you looking to go to higher education after your further education? 

VIDEO: The Appendage Factory
VIDEO: The Appendage Factory
Wednesday, 24 August 2022

As excitement builds around the arrival of the AC40 and the focus on the build at McConaghy boats, Emirates Team New Zealand’s build facility on Auckland’s North Shore has been running at capacity for the past eight months building all...

UF50 Celebration attracts over 1000 visitors and 80 Uffa boats
UF50 Celebration attracts over 1000 visitors and 80 Uffa boats
Wednesday, 24 August 2022

As part of the UF50 Celebrations a secure dinghy park was constructed on Cowes Parade, with 40 Uffa Fox boats displayed, with some going racing on the Friday and Saturday.

VIDEO: New Canadian offshore sailing campaign launched, supported by Vendée Globe legend Alex Thomson
VIDEO: New Canadian offshore sailing campaign launched, supported by Vendée Globe legend Alex Thomson
Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Canadian Scott Shawyer has launched Canada Ocean Racing, a new offshore sailing team.

The ultimate guide to keeping surfaces ship shape this summer
The ultimate guide to keeping surfaces ship shape this summer
Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Owning the boat that’s the envy of all the others in the marina this summer doesn’t happen by accident. It involves proper planning and maintenance.

West Marine Services sold to Twisted Marine
West Marine Services sold to Twisted Marine
Tuesday, 23 August 2022

First Peninsula Marine has announced the sale of West Marine Services, after it was purchased by Twisted Marine, sister company to Twisted Automotive.

Polestar and Candela join forces to make electric boats mainstream
Polestar and Candela join forces to make electric boats mainstream
Tuesday, 23 August 2022

The Swedish electric car maker Polestar will provide battery and charging systems for Candela’s highly efficient flying boats. The battery deal will enable Candela to scale up production swiftly, bringing mass-market electric boats one ...

World’s leading brands, equipment and services come to Southampton International Boat Show
World’s leading brands, equipment and services come to Southampton International Boat Show
Monday, 22 August 2022

Southampton is known as the Gateway to the World for its international maritime connections, and this September it becomes the place for companies from all over the world to showcase their products and services at the Southampton International Boa...

Yamaha launches new ‘Click & Collect’ service
Yamaha launches new ‘Click & Collect’ service
Monday, 22 August 2022

Yamaha Marine UK is making it easier for customers to purchase its portable and electric drive outboards with a new ‘Click & Collect’ service. The new ecommerce option enables customers to purchase their chosen outboard from the co...

Classic Boat Festival returns to St. Katharine Docks this September
Classic Boat Festival returns to St. Katharine Docks this September
Monday, 22 August 2022

St. Katharine Docks, Central London’s only marina, will welcome back its 13th Classic Boat Festival on the 9 – 11 September, with visitors invited to enjoy three days of exquisitely preserved vessels amidst days filled with a wide arra...

GGR Village opens today
GGR Village opens today
Saturday, 20 August 2022

Team members from Boatshed.com were at the opening of the Golden Globe Race village today in Les Sables d’Olonne, France.
The opening ceremony marks two weeks of public festivities for the impressive race village prior to the start of Golden...

Sunsail and The Moorings partnership provides yacht technicians opportunities for students
Sunsail and The Moorings partnership provides yacht technicians opportunities for students
Friday, 19 August 2022

International yacht charter companies, Sunsail and The Moorings, have partnered with the Marine Engineering Department at Coleg Llandrillo in North Wales to recruit talented engineers to work as yacht technicians in the Mediterranean and Caribbean...

From tiny tenders to roaring RIBs, see the range at Southampton International Boat Show
From tiny tenders to roaring RIBs, see the range at Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 19 August 2022

From the tiniest tender to speedy wakeboarding and waterski boats, to compact RIBs up to mighty full-throttled sea-going craft, this year’s Southampton International Boat Show boasts even more brands and models from all over the world locate...

Win a Yamaha inflatable and outboard combo worth over £1300 at SIBS
Win a Yamaha inflatable and outboard combo worth over £1300 at SIBS
Thursday, 18 August 2022

Yamaha Marine UK is running a competition to win a YAM240T inflatable boat, coupled with a Yamaha 2.5hp portable outboard at the Southampton International Boat Show, 16 – 25 September.

Karpaz Gate Marina Launches Unique RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course and Hotel Package
Karpaz Gate Marina Launches Unique RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course and Hotel Package
Thursday, 18 August 2022

Karpaz Gate Marina, in North Cyprus, has announced a unique opportunity for people to achieve powerboat skipper qualifications while staying at its on-site boutique hotel.

Inaugural Southampton International Boat Show Swim
Inaugural Southampton International Boat Show Swim
Wednesday, 17 August 2022

A total of 125 swimmers will take to Southampton water early in the morning on 18 September in this new bucket list open water swimming event. 

Reconning the Recon Unit
Reconning the Recon Unit
Wednesday, 17 August 2022

Talk to any modern-day America’s Cup sailor and life at 50 knots is exhilarating. Scary at times. They are a breed apart from the average day-sailor or weekend sailboat racer and you are left wondering how their lives will ever be the same a...

Boating royalty on display at UF50 celebrations
Boating royalty on display at UF50 celebrations
Tuesday, 16 August 2022

In her heyday she was probably one of the most photographed boats in the world, though good looking as she is, it was her skipper who was the centre of attention. Coweslip, the Flying Fifteen owned by His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of ...

Southampton International Boat Show to welcome over 250 powerboats from around the world
Southampton International Boat Show to welcome over 250 powerboats from around the world
Tuesday, 16 August 2022

Whether setting off across the ocean, or just exploring up the river, there’s a range of powerboats to suit everyone at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show.

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