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July 2022 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 20 June 2022The July 2022 BoatBid will take place on:
Monday 11th July
until
Sunday 17th July
Great Britain keeps it consistent in Chicago
Monday, 20 June 2022The Great Britain SailGP Team finished in third place with Chicago delivering stunning racing for the second leg of SailGP Season 3.
Visitors to Scottish Traditional Boat Festival Can Take Shelby Selfie in Original Classic Cars from Peaky Blinders
Friday, 17 June 2022Fans of the cult television show, Peaky Blinders can follow in the footsteps of Birmingham-gang leader, Tommy Shelby at this year’s Scottish Traditional Boat Festival. Two of the original classic 1938 Renault Primaquatre ...
Racing commences with purpose in the Chicago heat
Friday, 17 June 2022With record temperatures soaring ahead of the T-Mobile United States Sail Grand Prix in Chicago 18/19 June, the Great Britain SailGP Team, led by the world’s most successful Olympic sailors Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills, have been busy o...
For safety reasons the Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne race is neutralized
Friday, 17 June 2022The deterioration of the weather conditions in the North Atlantic have forced the Organisation of the Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne race to make a difficult decision. The race will be neutralised after passing through th...
Marina teams at MDL Marinas receive bespoke RNLI water safety training
Thursday, 16 June 2022Demonstrating its commitment to the safety of its staff, berth holders and visitors, MDL Marinas is providing bespoke water safety training for its marina teams led by the RNLI water safety experts.
Swanwick Marina’s New Sales Pavilion
Thursday, 16 June 2022Yesterday Premier Marinas celebrated both the start of the British Motor Yacht Show and the formal opening of The Saltings, Swanwick Marina’s new Sales Pavilion.
Twisted Marine officially launches with first high-performance RIB
Thursday, 16 June 2022Twisted Automotive has officially launched its sister business, Twisted Marine, with the unveiling of its first high performance luxury Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), at this week’s British Motor Yacht Show.
Uffa Fox 50 Celebration 2022 – now with significant ferry savings and free entry
Thursday, 16 June 2022UF50 is a celebration of Uffa’s life to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. The focal point of the event will be Cowes Parade which will not only be the area for a static display and parking of Uffa designed boats but also the ...
Spinnaker start expected for SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race on Saturday
Thursday, 16 June 2022With northerly winds predicted for the weekend, the start of the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race on Saturday afternoon (Wicklow, Ireland) is set to be a colourful affair at the beginning of the 705 nautical-mile route.
New and exclusive Quayside Club at the Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 15 June 2022Visitors to this year’s Southampton International Boat Show can now, for the first time ever, add an additional touch of luxury to their visit with the launch of our brand-new Quayside Club.
June 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 15 June 2022This week sees another BoatBid auction. Our June 2022 BoatBid auction went live on Monday 13th and will run through till Sunday 19th June.
BoatBid offers you an opportunity to find a boat with the assurance of a Boatshed accredited broker han...
Royal Hospital School Pupils Crowned Sailing Champions
Wednesday, 15 June 2022The Royal Hospital School in Holbrook, Ipswich, is celebrating after its pupils dominated the podium at the RYA Youth National Championships, held in Pwllheli, Wales.
VIDEO: DAME ELLEN MACARTHUR TO RACE IN THE ROUND THE ISLAND RACE
Tuesday, 14 June 2022Dame Ellen MacArthur is set to sail alongside young people supported by her cancer charity after confirming she will take part in this year’s Round the Island Race on 25 June.
NEW WINTER REGATTA TO BE HELD ANNUALLY IN ABU DHABI
Tuesday, 14 June 2022Cowes Week Ltd has announced that Visit Abu Dhabi will be the Presenting Sponsor of Cowes Week 2022. To further reinforce the relationship, Cowes Week Ltd has joined forces with Global Mission in Abu Dhabi to launch a new regatta, the Cowes Week W...
It’s not too late to join the Solent Platinum Jubilee celebration
Friday, 10 June 2022A spectacular showcase of the Solent’s boating community and historic ships will set sail on the waters off the Isle of Wight in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on 6 August – and it is not too late to take p...
OSCAR provides the latest in machine vision and AI technology to Vendée Arctique entries
Friday, 10 June 2022OSCAR, the AI-powered electronic lookout device, will provide vital added safety for the solo IMOCA skippers competing in the Vendée Arctique that starts on Sunday (12 June) from Les Sables d’Olonne, France.
Mayflower Autonomous Ship Reaches North America
Friday, 10 June 2022In a voyage lasting 40 days and conquering approximately 3,500 unmanned miles at sea, the Mayflower Autonomous Ship arrived in North America.
VIDEO: Focus Motor Yachts unleashes new Forza 37
Friday, 10 June 2022Amsterdam-based boat builder, Focus Motor Yachts, has laid down a blueprint for the future of its premium Forza line with the unveiling of the Forza 37.
VIDEO: The Gloucester shipwreck hailed most important since Mary Rose
Friday, 10 June 2022On May 6, 1682 the Gloucester ran aground on a sandbank off the coast of Norfolk. Half-buried on the seabed, its exact whereabouts have been unknown for more than 300 years.
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