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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.

Showcasing success of Solent’s maritime cluster to the Department for Transport
Showcasing success of Solent’s maritime cluster to the Department for Transport
Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Maritime experts from the Department for Transport met with some of the Solent’s maritime business leaders on a fact-finding visit organised by Maritime UK Solent, in partnership with Red Funnel and Wight Shipyard Company (as a subsidiary of...

Chichester Harbour Race Week
Chichester Harbour Race Week
Tuesday, 13 June 2023

This year’s Chichester Harbour Race Week is set for August. 

Drastic shipping restrictions hit drought-stricken Panama Canal
Drastic shipping restrictions hit drought-stricken Panama Canal
Tuesday, 13 June 2023

The worst drought for 70 years has hit the Panama Canal, forcing today’s strict new regulations that slash the capacity of some containerships by 40 per cent. New surcharges, rising costs and increasing bottlenecks will likely increase the p...

VIDEO: Barcelona Bound
VIDEO: Barcelona Bound
Tuesday, 13 June 2023

While Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC40’s have been maximising their time on the water pre start training and development testing on Auckland’s harbour, the shore crew have been operating at equal intensity on top of their day to...

SESCA’s 10th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta
SESCA’s 10th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta
Monday, 12 June 2023

The St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Association’s ‘10th Antigua Sailing Day’, which was held at Lackford Lake, near Bury St Edmunds, on Sunday, was a great success.

Silent-Resorts announces plans for second fully solar-powered location in Fiji
Silent-Resorts announces plans for second fully solar-powered location in Fiji
Monday, 12 June 2023 Following the success of its inaugural 100 per cent solar powered marina and residence resort in Exuma, the Bahamas, SILENT-RESORTS is finalising the location of its second luxury resort in Fiji.

With its construction now well underway and schedul...

New interior and exterior images reveal fresh design direction for Fairline’s new Targa 40
New interior and exterior images reveal fresh design direction for Fairline’s new Targa 40
Monday, 12 June 2023

Fairline has revealed new interior and exterior images of its all-new model the Targa 40, which will make its world debut at boot Düsseldorf 2024. 

SailGP is back for Season 4
SailGP is back for Season 4
Monday, 12 June 2023 SailGP is set to ignite the global sporting stage once again when Season 4 kicks off on June 16-17 with the opening event – Rolex United States Sail Grand Prix – in Chicago at Navy Pier. Boasting the biggest calendar to date and a new t...
11th Hour Racing Team and WindWhisper Racing earn crucial wins
11th Hour Racing Team and WindWhisper Racing earn crucial wins
Sunday, 11 June 2023

Leg 6 victory opens up a small margin on the race leaderboard for 11th Hour Racing Team.

90 boat RORC Fleet for Morgan Cup
90 boat RORC Fleet for Morgan Cup
Sunday, 11 June 2023

Morgan Cup Race
RYS Line Cowes – Dartmouth
Start: Friday 16 June from 1800 BST
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Royal Thames YC, the Royal Dart YC, and the Royal Yacht Squadron.

MDL Marinas seeks partners to expand its cruising network in the UK
MDL Marinas seeks partners to expand its cruising network in the UK
Friday, 09 June 2023

MDL Marinas is seeking to partner with independent marinas around the coast of the British Isles to expand its cruising network in the UK.

Chichester Harbour Conservancy Appoints New Harbour Master
Chichester Harbour Conservancy Appoints New Harbour Master
Friday, 09 June 2023

Chichester Harbour Conservancy has appointed Joanna Cox as Harbour Master. Jo joins the Senior Management Team at the Conservancy, responsible for the safe operation of Chichester Harbour, and management of the Harbour Team.

Cowes Week announces Red Funnel as an Official Sponsor
Cowes Week announces Red Funnel as an Official Sponsor
Friday, 09 June 2023

Cowes Week Ltd has announced that cross-Solent ferry operator, Red Funnel has joined the event’s family of Official Sponsors.

Canal charity appeals for information after popular art sculpture is vandalised
Canal charity appeals for information after popular art sculpture is vandalised
Friday, 09 June 2023

The Canal & River Trust is appealing to people living in Wolverhampton for information after a public art sculpture, part of a series along the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, was vandalised and almost sawn in half.

SMG to demonstrate complete SAR solution at Seawork
SMG to demonstrate complete SAR solution at Seawork
Friday, 09 June 2023

SMG is presenting a complete portable Search and Rescue (SAR) LIVE sonar kit at Seawork on Berth VA6.

Princess Yachts continued support for Marine Conservation Society
Princess Yachts continued support for Marine Conservation Society
Thursday, 08 June 2023

Princess Yachts is continuing its long-standing relationship with the Marine Conservation Society, which started back in 2015.

Yanmar Works to Support the Ocean on World Ocean Day
Yanmar Works to Support the Ocean on World Ocean Day
Thursday, 08 June 2023

On World Ocean Day, Yanmar, a leading provider of advanced marine technology, reaffirms its commitment to protecting and preserving our oceans. With a focus on delivering equipment of the highest quality and minimizing environmental impact, Yanmar...

Round Iceland Challenge
Round Iceland Challenge
Thursday, 08 June 2023

As of 0530 this morning, 8 June; Charlene Howard and her co-skipper Bobby Drummond on board ‘AJ wanderlust’ are the first ever boat to have sailed in the Arctic circle during a Royal Western Yacht Club race or challenge.

Peters & May Ships World’s First Floating Eco-Luxury Suite
Peters & May Ships World’s First Floating Eco-Luxury Suite
Thursday, 08 June 2023

Peters & May has transported the first Anthénea eco-friendly Luxury Suite to Doha. After five years of research and development, the luxury pod will join Marina corniche promenade in Porto Arabia at the Pearl-Qatar, between 8 June and 1...

Conservation Awareness Day returns to Buckler’s Hard
Conservation Awareness Day returns to Buckler’s Hard
Thursday, 08 June 2023

Meet people from local conservation groups at Buckler’s Hard as Conservation Awareness Day returns to the historic village on the banks of the Beaulieu River for its second year.

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