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‘Gunwharf Quays Christmas Village’ returns
Tuesday, 08 November 2022This Christmas Gunwharf Quays will welcome back its exciting festive attraction, ‘Gunwharf Quays Christmas Village’, after a fantastic debut season in 2021. The Village will open Saturday 12 November in the Plaza and run until Monday 2...
Maritime Yacht Services continues UK expansion plans
Tuesday, 08 November 2022This December, Maritime Yacht Services are continuing their UK expansion plans by adding an 8,000sq. ft workshop and office complex in the heart of the Solent.
Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe records ready to tumble
Monday, 07 November 2022With the time and date now set for the start of the 12th Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe on Wednesday 9th November at 1415hrs, it looks like being a fast race.
Seldén Mast launches electric Code 0 furling system
Monday, 07 November 2022Swedish mast and deck hardware manufacturer, Seldén Mast is expanding its range of electronically driven sail handling products with the launch of the CXe45.
December 2022 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 07 November 2022Are you considering selling your boat? And want to sell your boat quickly with a Boatshed broker?
The Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe will start on Wednesday
Sunday, 06 November 2022Postponed from 1302hrs (local) today (Sunday) due to forecasted stormy winds and huge seas expected in the English Channel, the re-scheduled start for the 12th edition of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe – the solo ocean race from Sa...
Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Sunday, 06 November 2022Ian Wyllie, who bought a boat via Boatshed IOW in February 2021 is taking on the challenge of sailing around Britain single handed. Here is his latest update:
Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe postponed
Saturday, 05 November 2022The start of the 3542 miles Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe solo race across the Atlantic from Saint Malo to Guadeloupe, which was due to be on Sunday at 1302hrs local time has been postponed, because of the forecast for storms which would ha...
UKSA announces partnership with Neilson Active Holidays
Friday, 04 November 2022UKSA has announced a partnership with multi-award-winning tour operator Neilson Active Holidays which sees watersports instructor training students guaranteed job roles with Neilson as well as course fee support.
THE PRINCESS ROYAL RE-COMMISSIONS HISTORIC JUNK-YACHT FOR CHARITABLE SERVICE
Friday, 04 November 2022The Princess Royal has re-commissioned a unique historic yacht for charity work in a special ceremony at Haslar Marina, Gosport.
New Pump out unit for Newark Marina is ATEX Rated
Friday, 04 November 2022Newark Marina, on the river Trent in Nottinghamshire, has had it first Pump Out Station installed.
Back in the ‘hood…British star Alex Thomson in Saint Malo at Route du Rhum start
Friday, 04 November 2022Back in the ‘hood… British star Alex Thomson in Saint Malo at Route du Rhum start. “For all the new boats it is really touch and go if they even make it to the other side.”
Rowing the Atlantic for children’s cancer charities
Thursday, 03 November 2022NormCyber, sponsor of team Two-Inna-Row in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, has announced a new milestone in the rowing pair’s journey to raise funds for children’s cancer charities.
Beaulieu River exercise tests team’s emergency response
Thursday, 03 November 2022The Beaulieu River has successfully carried out an oil spill exercise in partnership with marine and conservation agencies, with the marina being put to the test with its response to a simulated emergency situation, protecting both people and wild...
138 solo sailors challenging for 6 Route du Rhum podiums
Wednesday, 02 November 2022The Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe which starts on Sunday from Saint Malo is set to see a record 138 boats spread across six classes, Ultim 32/23, IMOCA, Ocean Fifty, Class40, Rhum Multi, Rhum Mono. They will set off on Sunday November 6 at...
Golden Globe Race to the Cape Town Gate gets very interesting
Wednesday, 02 November 2022 GGR fleet on the way to Cape Town, last call before the Southern Ocean, battling High Pressure Systems and barnacles (again), and a local hero making a big bet.Cape Town is a traditional fixture in round the world sailing, and the last po...
MANAGER OF THE GREEN BLUE RECOGNISED FOR EXCELLENCE
Wednesday, 02 November 2022The work of Kate Fortnam, Campaign Manager at The Green Blue, has been celebrated at The British Association for Sustainable Sport’s (BASIS) annual Sustainable Sport Awards.
Falmouth Harbour appoints new Commissioner
Wednesday, 02 November 2022 A proud Cornishman with world-extensive knowledge of the commercial shipping industry has been appointed as Falmouth Harbour’s new Commissioner. Gerald Pitts is joining the Board of Falmouth Harbour Commissioners via a brief retirement from hi...Ancasta shores up full-service support for multihull owners
Wednesday, 02 November 2022In response to a boom in multihull sales over recent years, Ancasta International Boat Sales is reinforcing its multihull brokerage services to provide a turnkey service for multihull owners.
Adriatic42 is officially operational
Wednesday, 02 November 2022Adriatic42, a mega yacht yard in Bijela, Montenegro, is officially operational. The former Bijela shipyard, nearly 100 years old, was the largest ship repair yard in the Southern Adriatic. The new joint venture will extend this maritime heritage.<...
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