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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.

Sunseeker International team members embark on Blue Marine South Coast Cycle Challenge
Sunseeker International team members embark on Blue Marine South Coast Cycle Challenge
Friday, 09 July 2021

A team of four Sunseeker International employees are taking part in the Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) 2021 South Coast Challenge. Starting on 9 July, the challenge will see over 30 cyclists conquer 210 miles across three days.

Innovations in technology, navigation, communications and safety at Southampton Boat Show
Innovations in technology, navigation, communications and safety at Southampton Boat Show
Friday, 09 July 2021

Satellite communications to keep you in touch anywhere on the globe and artificial intelligence to spot unidentified objects at sea, Southampton International Boat Show is the place to see some of the most exciting and innovative new marine techno...

Andrew Simpson Foundation supports the Gosport Marine Festival
Andrew Simpson Foundation supports the Gosport Marine Festival
Friday, 09 July 2021

The Andrew Simpson Foundation has come on board to support the Gosport Marine Festival, which takes place on 4 September.

Itchenor Sailing Club gears up for Junior Fortnight Week
Itchenor Sailing Club gears up for Junior Fortnight Week
Thursday, 08 July 2021

More than 200 youth sailors and 100 boats will take part in Itchenor Sailing Club’s annual Junior Fortnight Regatta. The racing event takes place in Chichester Harbour from 25 July – 6 August.

Oyster continues private views
Oyster continues private views
Thursday, 08 July 2021

Following the success of the Oyster Yacht Private Views during 2020, the luxury yacht builder will be holding a further Private View event from 16 – 19 September at the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble, Southampton.

Maritime Safety Week: Maritime Minister takes to the Water at RYA Training Centre
Maritime Safety Week: Maritime Minister takes to the Water at RYA Training Centre
Thursday, 08 July 2021

There is a focus on recreational boating safety as Maritime Minister, Robert Courts MP, meets with the RYA at the Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre as part of Maritime Safety Week.

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust gets #BackOnBoard in Round The Island Race
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust gets #BackOnBoard in Round The Island Race
Thursday, 08 July 2021

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust successfully kicked off their 2021 season in Round the Island Race on 3 July, marking the first time the charity has sailed since October 2019.

Perfect prescription to improve health and wellbeing
Perfect prescription to improve health and wellbeing
Thursday, 08 July 2021

New research shows that being out on the water is beneficial for both health and wellbeing.

Walcon Marine supplies 228-berth marina to Egypt’s luxury Marassi Development
Walcon Marine supplies 228-berth marina to Egypt’s luxury Marassi Development
Thursday, 08 July 2021

Walcon Marine Australia is supplying a turnkey marina installation for one of Egypt’s premier resort developments, Marassi.

Countdown begins to HM Coastguard’s 200th birthday
Countdown begins to HM Coastguard’s 200th birthday
Tuesday, 06 July 2021

On January 15, 2022 HM Coastguard will turn 200. This week’s Maritime Safety Week marks almost six months to the day until Her Majesty’s Coastguard  celebrates a milestone birthday – and they need your help to make the occas...

Spread out and watch the SailGP safely
Spread out and watch the SailGP safely
Monday, 05 July 2021

With the countdown to 17 and 18 July underway, Plymouth City Council is pulling out all the stops to make sure the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix is as Covid-19 secure as possible.

Broadblue success at Green event
Broadblue success at Green event
Monday, 05 July 2021

In what is expected to become a yearly event, MDL Marinas held the successful inaugural Green Tech Boat Show in June at Queen Anne’s Battery Marina, Plymouth that encompassed a selection of electric powered craft and exhibitor...

Eeyore wins Round the Island Race again
Eeyore wins Round the Island Race again
Sunday, 04 July 2021

The Island Sailing Club put on a spectacular 90th anniversary party for Round the Island Race.

Blue Star Adventure
Blue Star Adventure
Sunday, 04 July 2021

Two sailors who circumnavigated Britain to raise money for charity have shared their experiences in a book titled Blue Star Adventure, after the name of their boat.

Premier Marinas Expands Its Portfolio
Premier Marinas Expands Its Portfolio
Friday, 02 July 2021

Premier Marinas Limited has completed the purchase of Universal Marina located on the River Hamble for an undisclosed sum.

Haven for protected seahorses created
Haven for protected seahorses created
Friday, 02 July 2021

The Seahorse Trust and Portsmouth University have joined forces with boatfolk, as part of a re-wilding project which aims to create a safe habitat for one of the UK’s native seahorse species, the protected Short Snouted Seahorse, along with ...

Find your perfect RIB at the Southampton International Boat Show
Find your perfect RIB at the Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 02 July 2021

Taking place from 10-19 September, the Southampton International Boat Show sees all types of exciting and innovative feature-packed Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBS) and the roaring engines to accompany them. With something to suit everyone and every ...

First UK based Sanlorenzo SX88 arrives
First UK based Sanlorenzo SX88 arrives
Friday, 02 July 2021

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK & Ireland has announced the sale of the first Sanlorenzo SX88 to be based in the United Kingdom.

Solent Sunbeam Class welcomes another new boat
Solent Sunbeam Class welcomes another new boat
Friday, 02 July 2021

The 98 year-old Solent Sunbeam Class has announced the launch of the latest Sunbeam, V71 Tiffany.

RYA announces career move for Chief Executive
RYA announces career move for Chief Executive
Friday, 02 July 2021

The RYA has confirmed that chief executive Sarah Treseder will be moving on to become the next Chief Executive at the UK Chamber of Shipping, replacing Bob Sanguinetti.

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