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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.

MDL Marinas launches new online visitor berthing booking system
MDL Marinas launches new online visitor berthing booking system
Monday, 21 February 2022

Responding to customer feedback, MDL Marinas is launching a new online booking system, offering berth holders and visitors the chance to book and pay for visitor berthing through its website.

Emirates Team New Zealand to Attempt Wind Powered Land Speed World Record
Emirates Team New Zealand to Attempt Wind Powered Land Speed World Record
Saturday, 19 February 2022

Some childhood dreams can become realities, others remain just that- dreams. For a 10-year-old boy growing up in Bendigo Australia, his childhood dream was to go faster than anyone else had done, powered by the wind. 

Barton Marine Set for a Busy Dinghy Show
Barton Marine Set for a Busy Dinghy Show
Saturday, 19 February 2022

Barton Marine will host live demonstrations, competitions, and giveaways on stand F64 at the RYA Dinghy Show 26 – 27 February in Farnborough.   

Gold medallists to star at RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show
Gold medallists to star at RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show
Friday, 18 February 2022

Olympic gold medallists Eilidh McIntyre and Dylan Fletcher will be among a host of British Sailing Team athletes at the year’s RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show presented by Suzuki.

Our Voices Podcast
Our Voices Podcast
Friday, 18 February 2022

The Royal Yachting Association has joined forces with short story podcasters, ‘Our Voices,’ for a series of episodes focussing on real-life stories from the boating community.  

Clipper Race Set to Restart After Two Year Wait Caused by Pandemic
Clipper Race Set to Restart After Two Year Wait Caused by Pandemic
Friday, 18 February 2022

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is set to resume its 2019-20 edition after an almost two year delay caused by the pandemic.

A wealth of knowledge and opportunity at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
A wealth of knowledge and opportunity at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Friday, 18 February 2022

If you are planning to visit the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show presented by Suzuki (26-27 February, Farnborough International) the RYA will be on hand with the advice, offers and inspiration you need to make the most of your time on the water....

#boatgen announces line-up of events and new ambassadors for 2022
#boatgen announces line-up of events and new ambassadors for 2022
Friday, 18 February 2022

boatgen, a not-for-profit initiative, delivered in partnership by boatfolk and The Andrew Simpson Foundation, has announced a line-up of new events for 2022.

Freedom Boat Club Announces Second UK Location
Freedom Boat Club Announces Second UK Location
Friday, 18 February 2022

Freedom Boat Club has announced plans to open a new location in Southampton, its second company-owned location in the UK.

Great British Sailing Challenge 2022
Great British Sailing Challenge 2022
Thursday, 17 February 2022

With the 2021/22 Seldén SailJuice and Great British Sailing Challenge Winter Series drawing to a close the line-up for the 2022 Great British Summer Sailing Challenge has been announced.

Brixham Heritage Trawler Open Day
Brixham Heritage Trawler Open Day
Thursday, 17 February 2022

In the briefing to the assembled maintenance crew, Gerry Scutt, who was in charge, gave a warning.  “If the top mast falls while it’s being hoisted it’ll pierce the deck like a harpoon and won’t stop until it crashes t...

Round the Island Winter Fundraising Challenge raises thousands for youth development charity
Round the Island Winter Fundraising Challenge raises thousands for youth development charity
Thursday, 17 February 2022

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are set to benefit from the efforts of three sailing crews who competed in a Round the Island Winter Fundraising Challenge – raising more than £8,500 in support of Tall Ships Youth Trust.

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Candela C-8 performs successful first flight
Candela C-8 performs successful first flight
Thursday, 17 February 2022

The foiling Candela C-8 has completed its maiden flight.

Portsmouth hosting UK’s first truly barrier free boating weekend
Portsmouth hosting UK’s first truly barrier free boating weekend
Thursday, 17 February 2022

Disabled people will have the opportunity to take a ride on a powerboat or enjoy a relaxing sail around Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent thanks to the collaboration between two of the UK’s truly accessible boating organisations.

PUTTING GOSPORT’S INVENTORS AND PIONEERS ON THE MAP
PUTTING GOSPORT’S INVENTORS AND PIONEERS ON THE MAP
Wednesday, 16 February 2022 Heritage Open Days has chosen Astounding Innovations as their theme for 2022. Local organisations with people wanting to share their knowledge of old buildings, inaccessible features and fascinating history are invited to develop events celebrating G...
GREEN BLUE TO SHINE A LIGHT ON UNDERWATER HABITATS AT RYA DINGHY & WATERSPORTS SHOW
GREEN BLUE TO SHINE A LIGHT ON UNDERWATER HABITATS AT RYA DINGHY & WATERSPORTS SHOW
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

The Green Blue prepares to return to the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 26 – 27 February.

Tokyo stars announce new line-ups for Paris tilt
Tokyo stars announce new line-ups for Paris tilt
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Olympic champion sailors Dylan Fletcher and Eilidh McIntyre have revealed the teammates they will pair up with for a shot at a second gold medal.

Weekend of watersports at Farnborough International
Weekend of watersports at Farnborough International
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

If you love having a great time on the water, the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show presented by Suzuki, is the show for you! (26 – 27 February).

February 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue
February 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

The catalogue for our February 2022 BoatBid auction is now available to viewhere,
and the bidding for this BoatBid will commence at:
0900hrs (GMT) - Monday 21st February 2022
through to
1900hrs (GMT) - Sunda...

Limassol Boat Show
Limassol Boat Show
Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Due to the ongoing uncertainty and travel disruption due to the pandemic, the organisers of the Limassol Boat Show 2022, Dacor Advertising & Media and Limassol Marina, have announced that the re-launch of the largest boat show in the Eastern M...

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