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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.

Shakespeare Marine wins Innovation Award  at the Maritime UK Awards 2019
Shakespeare Marine wins Innovation Award at the Maritime UK Awards 2019
Sunday, 22 September 2019

The Shakespeare® Marine team receive their Innovation Award at the Maritime UK Awards 2019.

MDL’s 2019 winning cohort presented with Sail Training Awards
MDL’s 2019 winning cohort presented with Sail Training Awards
Friday, 20 September 2019

L-R Josh Loman, Mike Glanville, Millie Nation, Lord Iliffe, Katie Anderson, Mark Todd, Alex Salisbury

HUGO BOSS launched in London
HUGO BOSS launched in London
Friday, 20 September 2019

Image: Lloyd Images/Getty Images

Icom’s IC-M37E
Icom’s IC-M37E
Thursday, 19 September 2019

If you are out on the water or supporting from shore a good quality VHF radio that can withstand the elements is a necessity. With good build quality and clear display, the Icom tradition continues with the introduction of the IC-M37E VHF marine h...

The Green Blue officially unveil new look website
The Green Blue officially unveil new look website
Wednesday, 18 September 2019

The Green Blue, the joint environmental programme of British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association, officially unveiled its new look website at the Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat.

Watch the video here – h...

Apprentices celebrate success at British Marine Apprenticeship Graduation
Apprentices celebrate success at British Marine Apprenticeship Graduation
Tuesday, 17 September 2019

Image: British Marine

Rockley Watersports further develops educational offering
Rockley Watersports further develops educational offering
Tuesday, 17 September 2019

The new September term sees Rockley Watersports welcome new year one and returning year two BTEC students, as well as new Apprentices and NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sport pupils to Rockley Point.

Brand new for 2019 is the addition of the Rockl...

Classic conditions for Bosham SC Revival
Classic conditions for Bosham SC Revival
Tuesday, 17 September 2019

Image: Andrew Young

THE GREAT BRITISH BEACH CLEAN STARTS THIS WEEKEND
THE GREAT BRITISH BEACH CLEAN STARTS THIS WEEKEND
Tuesday, 17 September 2019

Image: MCS

Moquette Cushions
Moquette Cushions
Tuesday, 17 September 2019

These gorgeous Moquette cushions (45cm) are available in a choice of 40 fabrics, so there will be a style for every taste and to suit you and your boat. Moquette is a predominantly wool material with a small percentage of polyester throughout. Gre...

Spectacular YJA MS Amlin Awards Ceremony
Spectacular YJA MS Amlin Awards Ceremony
Monday, 16 September 2019

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

ilovesailing winners unveil 2020 calendar
ilovesailing winners unveil 2020 calendar
Monday, 16 September 2019

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...

Hattrick of wins for Fairline Yachts as Squadron 68 is awarded at World Yacht Trophies
Hattrick of wins for Fairline Yachts as Squadron 68 is awarded at World Yacht Trophies
Monday, 16 September 2019

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...

Speakers and Subwoofers
Speakers and Subwoofers
Sunday, 15 September 2019

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, ...

AquaMarine tenders with competitive engine package options
AquaMarine tenders with competitive engine package options
Thursday, 12 September 2019

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 ...

Endeavour Trophy count down
Endeavour Trophy count down
Thursday, 12 September 2019

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

New Prestige X-Line range unveiled at Cannes Yachting Festival
New Prestige X-Line range unveiled at Cannes Yachting Festival
Thursday, 12 September 2019

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...

SailGP Season 2 set to kick off in Sydney
SailGP Season 2 set to kick off in Sydney
Thursday, 12 September 2019

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

The Mayday Call that saved our lives – and started a business…
The Mayday Call that saved our lives – and started a business…
Thursday, 12 September 2019

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...

Can sailing’s newest Olympic event be a winner?
Can sailing’s newest Olympic event be a winner?
Wednesday, 11 September 2019

 

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?

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