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Lucy MacGregor with the coveted trophy, congrtulated by MS Amlin’s Keith Lovett

Following six months of competition, 133 entries and 12 winners the ilovesailing calendar 2020 was officially unveiled at the Southampton International Boat Show.

Four of the 12 winners joined the RYA at the show to help celebrate the launch and...

Fairline Yachts has been announced as a winner for the third year in a row at the World Yachts Trophies, this time for its newly launched Squadron 68, which debuted on 10 September at Cannes Yachting Festival.

Announced at the glamorous yachting...

Fusion® Entertainment brought the power of music to the waters of the French Riviera at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, with the debut of its new Flush Mount Series of speakers and subwoofers. Designed with a minimalist, ...

Bainbridge has announced a full range of AquaMarine branded inflatable tenders with an extensive range of engine package options at Southampton Boat Show.

The range of tenders have been designed to meet all boat owners needs by providing a full ...

One-design RS200s chosen to ensure a level playing field – photo Sue Pelling

The new Prestige X-Line range has been unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival.

“The first boat to be produced in the range will be the X70,” says Nick Hatfield, Ancasta Prestige brand manager. “This ground breaking new 70ft m...

Australia’s Tom Slingsby to defend home victory at 2020 season opener
Photo: Bob Martin for SailGP.

In celebrating the 20th anniversary of Boatshed.com we take a glimpse into how the business began. But how could co-founders Mandy and Neil Chapman ever have imagined that their dramatic air-sea rescue in a Force 10 storm would become such...

It’ll be the Olympic Games’ longest and toughest endurance event when it makes its debut at Paris 2024 but will the Mixed Two Person Offshore Keelboat be a success for the sport of sailing?

Suzuki is launching its new DF300B outboard to the UK market at the Southampton International Boat Show.

The DF300B is the latest outboard model to join Suzuki’s existing ‘GEKI’ series of dual-propeller outboards.

HUBBOX opens the doors of its new restaurant at Gunwharf Quays (pictured) in Portsmouth this week, bringing a super-charged take on burgers, beers and good times to the Hampshire coast.

The 120-capacity restaurant in th...

The Ocean Race will visit The Hague for a third consecutive time when the next edition of the event stops in the Netherlands in Q2 of 2022.

The Race first came to The Hague with a ‘pitstop’ on the final leg of the 2014-15 edition. In...

MDL Marinas is once again offering boat owners the chance to ‘try before you buy’, with a heavily subsidised weekend trip to explore Sant Carles Marina, Spain, from 140€ per person. Offering superb cruising and exceptional facilit...

Solo ocean racer and Vendée Globe entrant Pip Hare will be at Southampton Boat Show, held at Mayflower Park, Southampton from 13-22 September this year. Visitors are invited to head down to the marina and meet Pip on board her IMOCA 60 Supe...

Image: Lloyd Images

The Indian Ocean Crew – Rachel Hearne, Billy Taylor, John Haskell and Alex Mason. Image: Scarborough Photography

Fairline Yachts has introduced the Targa 45 OPEN – the latest boat from the successful partnership between celebrated Italian superyacht designer, Alberto Mancini and the British boatyard.

The Targa 45 OPEN has a large sunbed over the ten...

These casual lace up canvas shoes for men from Weird Fish have a fashionable denim look. The Harrison shoes are lightweight and offer a smart alternative to trainers making them ideal for everyday wear. We have been trying a pair out and found the...

MDL is giving one lucky boat owner the chance to win an incredible year’s berthing at any of its UK marinas for the entire 20/21 season. To be in with a chance to win, all you need to do is visit MDL’s waterside stand E52 at Southampto...