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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.

Public voting opens for “Wind Ship – the Future” youth poster design contest
Public voting opens for “Wind Ship – the Future” youth poster design contest
Thursday, 08 June 2023

Following an exceptional response to the “Wind Ship – the Future” poster design contest, with inspiring artwork submitted by budding young artists from more than 10 countries, the public voting portal has opened for industry stak...

Seagrass restoration project named official charity for the Southampton International Boat Show
Seagrass restoration project named official charity for the Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 08 June 2023

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s seagrass restoration project has been named the official charity for the 2023 Southampton International Boat Show.

Tower RNLI Lifeboat Station reaches historic milestone of 10,000 service calls
Tower RNLI Lifeboat Station reaches historic milestone of 10,000 service calls
Thursday, 08 June 2023

On Wednesday Tower RNLI, located on the Thames in the heart of central London, reached the milestone of 10,000 lifeboat launches, while saving the life of a member of the public.  

VIDEO: reZHIKLE your old wetsuits at the 2023 Optimist World Championship
VIDEO: reZHIKLE your old wetsuits at the 2023 Optimist World Championship
Thursday, 08 June 2023

On World Ocean Day 2023, Zhik are delighted to announce that the 2023 Optimist World Championships in June will be hosting a wetsuit reZHIKle point. 

New restaurant opens at MDL’s Torquay Marina
New restaurant opens at MDL’s Torquay Marina
Thursday, 08 June 2023

Berth holders, visitors and tenants at MDL’s Torquay Marina can now eat, drink and unwind at the new onsite bar and restaurant, Otto.

Dan Snow makes BBC Radio 4 appeal on behalf of Tall Ships Youth Trust
Dan Snow makes BBC Radio 4 appeal on behalf of Tall Ships Youth Trust
Thursday, 08 June 2023

This month, Dan Snow will present a BBC Radio 4 appeal to raise funds for youth development and outdoor learning charity, Tall Ships Youth Trust.

“The time to act is now” – World Sailing supports call for Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights
“The time to act is now” – World Sailing supports call for Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights
Wednesday, 07 June 2023

World Sailing will mark World Ocean Day by calling on the federation’s global community of sailors to support the One Blue Voice petition for a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights, which will be presented to the UN General Assembly me...

VIDEO: Calling all volunteers for the 37th America’s Cup
VIDEO: Calling all volunteers for the 37th America’s Cup
Wednesday, 07 June 2023

The organisers of the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona have announced the launch of the AC37 Volunteer Programme with an ambition to create the largest and most passionate Volunteer Team in the history of the event.

Early bird tickets to the British Marine National Conference 2024 now on sale exclusively for British Marine Members
Early bird tickets to the British Marine National Conference 2024 now on sale exclusively for British Marine Members
Wednesday, 07 June 2023

For a limited time only, British Marine members can take advantage of an exclusive member only early bird ticket offer to the 2024 British Marine National Conference, taking place at the International Convention Centre Wales, 27 – 28 Februar...

Online auction for Tall Ship Lord Nelson
Online auction for Tall Ship Lord Nelson
Wednesday, 07 June 2023

Gordon Brothers, the global advisory and investment firm, is offering for sale by online auction the tall ship Lord Nelson on behalf of Richard Lewis and Sarah O’Toole, the Joint Administrators of Jubilee Sailing Trust Limited.

The Princess R35 performance sports yacht arrives at South Devon College
The Princess R35 performance sports yacht arrives at South Devon College
Tuesday, 06 June 2023

Princess Yachts has announced the arrival of the Princess R35 at South Devon College. The donation, which is now the centre piece in the college’s brand new Student Research and Innovation Centre, will allow students to develop their technic...

Apex Group and SailGP partner to accelerate gender equity and sustainability in sport
Apex Group and SailGP partner to accelerate gender equity and sustainability in sport
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 Apex Group Ltd has announced a new three-year sponsorship deal with SailGP. Apex Group becomes the Exclusive Financial Solutions Partner of SailGP, forming a powerful cross-industry partnership where people and planet matter. With their united commi...
New evidence shows water companies’ lack of monitoring and over-reliance on ‘emergency’ raw sewage releases
New evidence shows water companies’ lack of monitoring and over-reliance on ‘emergency’ raw sewage releases
Tuesday, 06 June 2023

The Marine Conservation Society has learned from the Environment Agency via a Freedom of Information request, that less than 10 per cent (686) of Emergency Overflows in the sewerage network are monitored for sewage discharges, of...

Alinghi Red Bull Racing switches to match racing mode with two AC40s
Alinghi Red Bull Racing switches to match racing mode with two AC40s
Tuesday, 06 June 2023

The first match race training sessions have begun on the 37th America’s Cup race course as Alinghi Red Bull Racing launches its two-boat training programme with the AC40s in Barcelona just a few months before the first pre-regatta.

MDL Marinas sponsors Key Yachting’s J-Cup Regatta
MDL Marinas sponsors Key Yachting’s J-Cup Regatta
Tuesday, 06 June 2023

MDL Marinas is sponsoring the 2023 J-Cup Regatta, supporting its Hamble Point Marina tenant and regatta host, Key Yachting.

Mooring trial to begin on Birmingham City Centre canals
Mooring trial to begin on Birmingham City Centre canals
Tuesday, 06 June 2023

The Canal & River Trust is trialling new mooring stay times along the canal in Birmingham to make the city centre more accessible to visiting boaters and to remove any confusion over stay times at popular mooring spots.

Ultimate Boats to unveil two new recyclable workboats at Seawork
Ultimate Boats to unveil two new recyclable workboats at Seawork
Monday, 05 June 2023

Glasgow boat builder Ultimate Boats is to unveil two new fully recyclable, high-performance workboats at the Seawork trade fair in Southampton June 13 – 15.

The Pantaenius Group Embark On Partnership Marking Oyster Yachts 50th Anniversary
The Pantaenius Group Embark On Partnership Marking Oyster Yachts 50th Anniversary
Monday, 05 June 2023

Leisure marine insurance specialist Pantaenius has announced their exclusive partnership with Oyster Yachts. This association commemorates the 50th anniversary for Oyster and further reinforces a long term relationship between the two organisation...

From ‘Sofa to Sailboat’
From ‘Sofa to Sailboat’
Monday, 05 June 2023

Forget about ‘Couch to 5K’; a leisure sailor and his inexperienced ex-Team GB crewmate are moving from their sofas onto a tiny 17ft sailboat to cross the Atlantic Ocean in aid of charity.

Round Britain eRIB Challenge announce educational outreach
Round Britain eRIB Challenge announce educational outreach
Monday, 05 June 2023

Harry Besley, the 17-year-old skipper for the Round Britain eRIB Challenge has announced that a collection of STEM resources to accompany his epic journey will soon be available to download free from the official website. Set to ignite curiosity, ...

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