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VIDEO: Cornwall’s first “living wall” habitat set to grow in Falmouth Harbour
Thursday, 19 October 2023 A Falmouth harbour wall that was sparse of wildlife is set to become a bristling habitat of marine flora and fauna due to the installation of tiles designed to increase biodiversity. New ‘Habitiles’ attached to the east wall of Cornwall ...CRUISERS YACHTS’ ALL-NEW FLYBRIDGE SERIES
Thursday, 19 October 2023Cruisers Yachts, American manufacturer of luxury yachts, has announced the upcoming launch of their all-new Flybridge series, a brand-new evolution of their popular Cruisers Cantius series.
UKSA officially launches the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project
Thursday, 19 October 2023UKSA officially launched the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project in partnership with Blue Marine Foundation as its first oysters were placed in baskets beneath UKSA’s pontoons to breed.
Hovertravel first to earn Green Marine Accreditation
Thursday, 19 October 2023Hovertravel has become the first UK domestic ferry to earn Green Marine Accreditation in Europe.
October 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 18 October 2023Head over to BoatBid.com and have a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!
Successful chandlery celebrates 25 years of growth
Wednesday, 18 October 2023Plymouth-based Mountbatten Boathouse first opened whilst working out of half a workshop in 1998 and now occupies two floors over 3 buildings, offering something more than the ubiquitous chandlery chain.
Ellie Aldridge to Represent Great Britain at Olympics in Women’s Kite Class
Wednesday, 18 October 2023Bluewater, a leading sustainable water solutions provider, is proud to announce that Ellie Aldridge, their Sports and Sustainability Ambassador, has been selected as the sole representative for Great Britain in the women’s kite class at the ...
Brits in IMOCA: An experienced and talented group with the Vendée Globe and The Ocean Race in their sights
Wednesday, 18 October 2023If you look through the list of skippers and co-skippers for the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre 2023, you will discover that the biggest representation of any nation in the race, apart from France, is from Britain.
Candela starts production of record-breaking electric C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ boat
Wednesday, 18 October 2023Production has begun of Candela’s revolutionary C-8 ‘powered by Polestar’ electric daycruiser, ushering in a new era where electric boats can cover hundreds of miles in a day, with DC charging.
Freedom Boat Club announces Southport, Australia location
Wednesday, 18 October 2023Freedom Boat Club has announced the planned opening of its new location in Southport, its second location along Australia’s Gold Coast.
Spirit of Helsinki trumps Pen Duick VI just days from OGR Cape Town finish!
Tuesday, 17 October 2023In a dramatic turn of events overnight, the Finnish yacht Spirit of Helsinki skippered by Jussi Paavoseppä grabbed the number one spot for the first time from the legendary Pen Duick VI. With just 450nm to Cape Town, the OGR finish is too clo...
Nominees for World Sailing Awards revealed
Tuesday, 17 October 2023World Sailing has announced the nominees in this year’s Rolex World Sailor of the Year, 11th Hour Racing Sustainability and Team of the Year awards.
Play Your Part in Portsoy’s Annual Boat Festival
Tuesday, 17 October 2023Planning has commenced for the 2024 ACE Winches Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, which takes place on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June.
Survey shows striking legacy of Operation Dynamo on the seabed off Dunkirk
Monday, 16 October 2023Between 25 September and 8 October, the French marine heritage agency, Drassm – in partnership with Historic England – surveyed 30 wrecks sunk during Operation Dynamo. The survey shows the position, characteristics and condition of eac...
All aboard the Beaulieu River Cruise to follow TV’s paddle to Buckler’s Hard at half-term
Monday, 16 October 2023October half-term offers the last chance to step on board the Beaulieu River Cruise to explore the Beaulieu River which recently featured in Channel 4’s The UK’s National Parks with Caroline Quentin.
Robust aluminium fishing boats
Monday, 16 October 2023We are excited to introduce an additional brand of new build boats for sale on Boatshed.com.
United States overcomes adversity to take remarkable first win of the season
Sunday, 15 October 2023 Jimmy Spithill and the United States claimed an emotional and remarkable first win of SailGP Season 4 at the Spain Sail Grand Prix in Cádiz, Andalucía. Having lost flight controller Hans Henken to injury in Taranto, and after scraping i...‘A tough day but we will come back fighting’
Saturday, 14 October 2023The Spain Sail Grand Prix kicked off in Cadiz with a win for the home team but a tough day for Emirates GBR SailGP Team.
‘I don’t think it’s long until we see a female Driver in SailGP’
Friday, 13 October 2023This year’s Spain Sail Grand Prix marks the second anniversary of SailGP’s Women’s Pathway Programme and having female athletes onboard the F50s.
Votes for the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award 2023 are open
Friday, 13 October 2023What is the best yacht racing image of the year? Public votes are now open to determine the winner of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image “Public Award”.
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