RSS Feed

News

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.

September 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
September 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 07 September 2022

Why not take a moment today to visit BoatBid.com, and look through the September 2022 BoatBid catalogue. This month's auction is live and accepting bids.
You can place a bid right up until 1900hrs (BST) on Sunday 11th September 2022...

Watchet Marina
Watchet Marina
Monday, 05 September 2022

Offering great access to the South West and Welsh coastlines, this month we pay a visit to Watchet Marina.

Boatshed Lanzarote
Boatshed Lanzarote
Thursday, 01 September 2022

We are extremely proud to have opened a Boatshed Office in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, where husband and wife team David Soberl and Katja Gorjup are at the helm.

Vigilance saved by £820k grant
Vigilance saved by £820k grant
Tuesday, 30 August 2022

Vigilance BM76, the classic Brixham sailing trawler, has been awarded an £820k grant from the Cultural Assets Fund, which is administered by the National Heritage Memorial Fund. The grant will finance vital ‘below the waterline’ ...

Add a touch of luxury to your visit to Southampton International Boat Show with the Quayside Club VIP experience
Add a touch of luxury to your visit to Southampton International Boat Show with the Quayside Club VIP experience
Tuesday, 30 August 2022 Be one of the first to enjoy the brand-new VIP hospitality experience, The Quayside Club, at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (16-25 September 2022).

Already proving popular with visitors, with tickets selling fast on Coral...

Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Monday, 29 August 2022

Last month we wrote about one of our customers, Ian Wyllie, who bought a boat via Boatshed IOW in February 2021 and is taking on the challenge of sailing around Britain single handed.

Lymington Sailability seek a new chairman
Lymington Sailability seek a new chairman
Sunday, 28 August 2022

Lymington Sailability Chairperson 2000 – 2021

Twisted launch new powerboat
Twisted launch new powerboat
Friday, 26 August 2022

Twisted Marine recently launched the T450 RIB; a 450hp 8.7m RIB, rigged and completed in its Salcombe-based rigging facility. A craft based on the Cobra Nautique hull, with over 400 hours of bespoke assembly and fine-tuning, delivering class-leadi...

Boatshed.com welcomes two new offices in South America
Boatshed.com welcomes two new offices in South America
Friday, 26 August 2022

We are excited to announce we are now operating in Colombia and Panama with two offices opening last month! These are the first offices that Boatshed.com has opened in South America and we're looking to expand the business further in this area....

Princess F65 will have its World Premiere at the Southampton International Boat Show
Princess F65 will have its World Premiere at the Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 25 August 2022

Princess Yachts has revealed that the all-new Princess F65 will have its World Premiere at the Southampton International Boat Show from the 16 – 25 September 2022.

Bentley Motors confirmed as exclusive luxury automotive partners at the Southampton International Boat Show
Bentley Motors confirmed as exclusive luxury automotive partners at the Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 25 August 2022

British Marine, organisers of the Southampton International Boat Show, has confirmed Bentley Motors as the exclusive Luxury Automotive Partner at this year’s show where the Bentayga EWB will make its UK public debut.

Expert advice from the RYA at Southampton International Boat Show
Expert advice from the RYA at Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 25 August 2022

If you’re visiting the Southampton International Boat Show (16-25 September), head to the RYA stand (J120) for all the knowledge and information you need to make the most of your time on the water.

RLSS UK announces new location for second Open Water Festival 2022
RLSS UK announces new location for second Open Water Festival 2022
Thursday, 25 August 2022

After the success of the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s (RLSS UK) Open Water Festival in Evesham, Worcestershire, the charity has announced a second festival which is set to take place at Manvers Lake, Rotherham.

Get advice and tips for a career in the marine industry at Southampton International Boat Show
Get advice and tips for a career in the marine industry at Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 25 August 2022

Tuesday 20 September is Schools, Careers and Apprenticeship Day at the Southampton International Boat Show and British Marine, the team behind the show, will be bringing a series of events to the show to introduce young people to the marine world ...

Car collection left to benefit charities including RNLI
Car collection left to benefit charities including RNLI
Thursday, 25 August 2022 The late Robert Furniss – riding, classic car collector and yachtsman – has left 16 cars to benefit the RNLI and other charities.

Headed by a selection of Rolls-Royce and Bentley models, 16 cars are being offered for sale without reser...

Ground-breaking Diploma in Sporting Excellence returns for 2022
Ground-breaking Diploma in Sporting Excellence returns for 2022
Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Are you starting year 12 this September? Are you interested in racing keelboats? Do you want to have a future career in sailing or sports science? Are you looking to go to higher education after your further education? 

VIDEO: The Appendage Factory
VIDEO: The Appendage Factory
Wednesday, 24 August 2022

As excitement builds around the arrival of the AC40 and the focus on the build at McConaghy boats, Emirates Team New Zealand’s build facility on Auckland’s North Shore has been running at capacity for the past eight months building all...

UF50 Celebration attracts over 1000 visitors and 80 Uffa boats
UF50 Celebration attracts over 1000 visitors and 80 Uffa boats
Wednesday, 24 August 2022

As part of the UF50 Celebrations a secure dinghy park was constructed on Cowes Parade, with 40 Uffa Fox boats displayed, with some going racing on the Friday and Saturday.

VIDEO: New Canadian offshore sailing campaign launched, supported by Vendée Globe legend Alex Thomson
VIDEO: New Canadian offshore sailing campaign launched, supported by Vendée Globe legend Alex Thomson
Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Canadian Scott Shawyer has launched Canada Ocean Racing, a new offshore sailing team.

The ultimate guide to keeping surfaces ship shape this summer
The ultimate guide to keeping surfaces ship shape this summer
Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Owning the boat that’s the envy of all the others in the marina this summer doesn’t happen by accident. It involves proper planning and maintenance.

About

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.

Follow Us