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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.

Chelsea Pensioners visit Museum of London Docklands
Chelsea Pensioners visit Museum of London Docklands
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

The Museum of London Docklands welcomed a group of Chelsea Pensioners on a tour of its major exhibition London: Port City . 

Helly Hansen donates half of all UK online sales to RNLI during May
Helly Hansen donates half of all UK online sales to RNLI during May
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Helly Hansen, a strategic partner of the RNLI, has announced the continuation of its support of the charity’s Mayday campaign. Helly Hansen will be donating 50 per cent of all UK online sales during the month of May to the RNLI, as it has do...

Royal Lymington Yacht Club to host 2022 Sessan Cup and UK Nordic Folkboat Nationals
Royal Lymington Yacht Club to host 2022 Sessan Cup and UK Nordic Folkboat Nationals
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

In September the Royal Lymington Yacht Club will host two prestigious events for Nordic Folkboats: the 2022 Sessan Cup and the UK National Championships. 

Troon marina celebrates 5 Gold Anchors
Troon marina celebrates 5 Gold Anchors
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Thanks to a £1.5million investment in Scotland’s most accessible West Coast marina and a staunch team effort, Troon Yacht Haven have been awarded the highly acclaimed 5 Gold Anchors award in The Yacht Harbour Association’s (TYHA)...

New-look British Sailing Team caught on camera
New-look British Sailing Team caught on camera
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

The British Sailing Team has released a striking set of images of its athletes as the two-year countdown to Paris 2024 approaches.

International Women into Marine Day
International Women into Marine Day
Wednesday, 30 March 2022

A Devon college at the forefront of helping women break into the marine sector is celebrating International Women into Marine Day on Friday. 

VIDEO: Barcelona To Host 37th America’s Cup In 2024
VIDEO: Barcelona To Host 37th America’s Cup In 2024
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron have announced Barcelona as the Host Venue for the 37th America’s Cup to be held in September and October 2024.

Win award-winning Raymarine equipment and a luxury holiday at MDL’s South Coast
Win award-winning Raymarine equipment and a luxury holiday at MDL’s South Coast
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Award-winning Raymarine navigational equipment and a luxury charter holiday are up for grabs in two spectacular free prize draws at this year’s South Coast Boat Show at MDL Marinas’ flagship Ocean Village Marina, 6 – 8 May.

Bringing luxury yachting to the heart of the capital
Bringing luxury yachting to the heart of the capital
Tuesday, 29 March 2022

London Luxury Afloat, the brand-new showcase event taking place in the heart of city, will be bringing together not one, not two, but four of the most luxurious sailing yachts from Oyster, as part of its stunning line-up of sailing, motor and supe...

April 2022 BoatBid - Entries Open
April 2022 BoatBid - Entries Open
Monday, 28 March 2022

Summer time is here and so is our April 2022 BoatBid auction!

Australia defends SailGP Championship title amidst extraordinary scenes
Australia defends SailGP Championship title amidst extraordinary scenes
Monday, 28 March 2022

Australia win $1million race against Japan and the United States on an historic day at the Mubadala United States Sail Grand Prix that sees two champions celebrated.

NEW SPONSOR FOR THE BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW  
NEW SPONSOR FOR THE BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW  
Friday, 25 March 2022

The 2022 British Motor Yacht Show is gathering momentum; with new entrants added to the line-up and a new show sponsor, Raymarine – one of the world’s leading marine electronics companies.

Boat For Sale Parking in the Caribbean
Boat For Sale Parking in the Caribbean
Friday, 25 March 2022

Place your boat for sale with Boatshed.com and take advantage of our partnership with Rodney Bay Marina, St Lucia which will offer you a safe way to keep your boat in the Caribbean until your boat is sold.

Clipper Race officially underway after gathering for a Le Mans start
Clipper Race officially underway after gathering for a Le Mans start
Thursday, 24 March 2022

After a two year wait, the Clipper 2019-20 Race has officially restarted.  Race 10, the ‘Sailing City · Qingdao Cup’, got underway today by way of a Le Mans start just off the north coast of Luzon, Philippines.

Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE launch climate education platform
Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE launch climate education platform
Thursday, 24 March 2022

Sir Ben Ainslie, Hannah Mills OBE and the Great Britain SailGP Team have declared their ambition to help more than one million young people take action to protect nature, people and the planet as the new Protect Our Future climate education platfo...

Safety Day at Universal Marina Next Month
Safety Day at Universal Marina Next Month
Thursday, 24 March 2022

Premier Marinas in collaboration with safety disposal experts, Pains Wessex and onsite businesses at Universal Marina will be holding a Safety Day on Saturday 23 April from 11am – 3pm.

March 2022 BoatBid  - Catalogue Highlights
March 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 23 March 2022

Our March 2022 BoatBid auction opened for bidding on Monday 23rd March. The auction will end at 1900hrs(BST) on Sunday 27th March, so head over to BoatBid.com to peruse this month's catalogue.

Get your teams entered for the 2022 British Keelboat League
Get your teams entered for the 2022 British Keelboat League
Wednesday, 23 March 2022

The British Keelboat League (BKL) is urging teams to get their entries in for 2022 following the launch of a new format designed to make the series bigger and better than ever.

First ever all-female RNLI crew callout on the Thames
First ever all-female RNLI crew callout on the Thames
Wednesday, 23 March 2022

The volunteer crew from Teddington Lifeboat Station were tasked on 17 March to an unattended rowing boat with the engine still running, near the Teddington footbridge.

Friends of Boatshed - Boat & Yacht Registration
Friends of Boatshed - Boat & Yacht Registration
Wednesday, 23 March 2022

At Boatshed we want to make the process of buying and selling a boat as easy as possible. There are many marine services that could be useful to you - you might want to fix a few things on your boat before selling it to ensure it looks its bes...

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