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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.

The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne is Now Fully Let
The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne is Now Fully Let
Friday, 01 April 2022

Premier Marinas, advised by SHW, has let the last available unit at The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne to Bella Sol, operating as a tanning salon.

VIDEO: Excitement builds ahead of ClubSwan Racing season opener
VIDEO: Excitement builds ahead of ClubSwan Racing season opener
Friday, 01 April 2022

Excitement is building as the fast-approaching 2022 ClubSwan Racing season promises a further helping of fun and high-adrenaline competition at six spectacular Mediterranean venues.

Young British sailor aiming to break records at prestigious Vendée Globe
Young British sailor aiming to break records at prestigious Vendée Globe
Friday, 01 April 2022

Gentoo Sailing Team has launched its campaign to compete in the 2024 Vendée Globe, led by skipper James Harayda, who is aiming to be the youngest sailor to compete in the 2024 edition of the race.

Pollution: twice as many cellulose fibres as microplastics in the Atlantic Ocean!
Pollution: twice as many cellulose fibres as microplastics in the Atlantic Ocean!
Friday, 01 April 2022

A study by three French institutes: Ifremer, the University of Bordeaux and the IRD (a public research institution), has revealed that the surface water of the Atlantic Ocean is twice as polluted by cellulose fibres as it is by microplastics.

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VIDEO: Emirates Team New Zealand Launch Hydrogen Powered Foiling Chase Boat
VIDEO: Emirates Team New Zealand Launch Hydrogen Powered Foiling Chase Boat
Friday, 01 April 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand launched their prototype hydrogen-powered foiling chase boat in Auckland with ETNZ team member Andrea Joy christening her ’Chase Zero’ in front of the wider team.

Chelsea Pensioners visit Museum of London Docklands
Chelsea Pensioners visit Museum of London Docklands
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

The Museum of London Docklands welcomed a group of Chelsea Pensioners on a tour of its major exhibition London: Port City . 

Helly Hansen donates half of all UK online sales to RNLI during May
Helly Hansen donates half of all UK online sales to RNLI during May
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Helly Hansen, a strategic partner of the RNLI, has announced the continuation of its support of the charity’s Mayday campaign. Helly Hansen will be donating 50 per cent of all UK online sales during the month of May to the RNLI, as it has do...

Royal Lymington Yacht Club to host 2022 Sessan Cup and UK Nordic Folkboat Nationals
Royal Lymington Yacht Club to host 2022 Sessan Cup and UK Nordic Folkboat Nationals
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

In September the Royal Lymington Yacht Club will host two prestigious events for Nordic Folkboats: the 2022 Sessan Cup and the UK National Championships. 

Troon marina celebrates 5 Gold Anchors
Troon marina celebrates 5 Gold Anchors
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Thanks to a £1.5million investment in Scotland’s most accessible West Coast marina and a staunch team effort, Troon Yacht Haven have been awarded the highly acclaimed 5 Gold Anchors award in The Yacht Harbour Association’s (TYHA)...

New-look British Sailing Team caught on camera
New-look British Sailing Team caught on camera
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

The British Sailing Team has released a striking set of images of its athletes as the two-year countdown to Paris 2024 approaches.

International Women into Marine Day
International Women into Marine Day
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

A Devon college at the forefront of helping women break into the marine sector is celebrating International Women into Marine Day on Friday. 

VIDEO: Barcelona To Host 37th America’s Cup In 2024
VIDEO: Barcelona To Host 37th America’s Cup In 2024
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron have announced Barcelona as the Host Venue for the 37th America’s Cup to be held in September and October 2024.

Win award-winning Raymarine equipment and a luxury holiday at MDL’s South Coast
Win award-winning Raymarine equipment and a luxury holiday at MDL’s South Coast
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Award-winning Raymarine navigational equipment and a luxury charter holiday are up for grabs in two spectacular free prize draws at this year’s South Coast Boat Show at MDL Marinas’ flagship Ocean Village Marina, 6 – 8 May.

Bringing luxury yachting to the heart of the capital
Bringing luxury yachting to the heart of the capital
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

London Luxury Afloat, the brand-new showcase event taking place in the heart of city, will be bringing together not one, not two, but four of the most luxurious sailing yachts from Oyster, as part of its stunning line-up of sailing, motor and supe...

April 2022 BoatBid - Entries Open
April 2022 BoatBid - Entries Open
Monday, 28 March 2022

Summer time is here and so is our April 2022 BoatBid auction!

Australia defends SailGP Championship title amidst extraordinary scenes
Australia defends SailGP Championship title amidst extraordinary scenes
Monday, 28 March 2022

Australia win $1million race against Japan and the United States on an historic day at the Mubadala United States Sail Grand Prix that sees two champions celebrated.

NEW SPONSOR FOR THE BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW  
NEW SPONSOR FOR THE BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW  
Friday, 25 March 2022

The 2022 British Motor Yacht Show is gathering momentum; with new entrants added to the line-up and a new show sponsor, Raymarine – one of the world’s leading marine electronics companies.

Boat For Sale Parking in the Caribbean
Boat For Sale Parking in the Caribbean
Friday, 25 March 2022

Place your boat for sale with Boatshed.com and take advantage of our partnership with Rodney Bay Marina, St Lucia which will offer you a safe way to keep your boat in the Caribbean until your boat is sold.

Clipper Race officially underway after gathering for a Le Mans start
Clipper Race officially underway after gathering for a Le Mans start
Thursday, 24 March 2022

After a two year wait, the Clipper 2019-20 Race has officially restarted.  Race 10, the ‘Sailing City · Qingdao Cup’, got underway today by way of a Le Mans start just off the north coast of Luzon, Philippines.

Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE launch climate education platform
Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE launch climate education platform
Thursday, 24 March 2022

Sir Ben Ainslie, Hannah Mills OBE and the Great Britain SailGP Team have declared their ambition to help more than one million young people take action to protect nature, people and the planet as the new Protect Our Future climate education platfo...

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