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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.

Giles Scott signs off SailGP Season 4 with third podium finish and the Impact League trophy
Giles Scott signs off SailGP Season 4 with third podium finish and the Impact League trophy
Monday, 15 July 2024

SailGP’s Season 4 calendar has come to a dramatic conclusion at the Grand Final in San Francisco, with underdogs Spain securing the win in the three-boat final against Australia and New Zealand to take the $2m prize. While Spain took home th...

A spectacular display of power and elegance at the Southampton International Boat Show
A spectacular display of power and elegance at the Southampton International Boat Show
Monday, 15 July 2024

The Southampton International Boat Show is set to captivate boating enthusiasts from around the world with an extraordinary display of the latest motor and power boats.

Free tours on board pilot cutter Amelie Rose for Buckler’s Hard visitors this weekend
Free tours on board pilot cutter Amelie Rose for Buckler’s Hard visitors this weekend
Monday, 15 July 2024

Step on board the beautiful pilot cutter Amelie Rose for a tour and chat with her crew as part of your visit to Buckler’s Hard on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July.

It’s a Spanish Cinderella Story in San Francisco: Los Gallos claim SailGP Season 4 Grand Final title
It’s a Spanish Cinderella Story in San Francisco: Los Gallos claim SailGP Season 4 Grand Final title
Monday, 15 July 2024 They say things come in threes, but for Spain it’s four from four, as Los Gallos snatch their first SailGP Championship title, adding to major wins in the Euros 2024, the Wimbledon final, and LIV Golf on a Sunday of sport the Spanish won’...
Impressive racing skills and intense competition at The Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta
Impressive racing skills and intense competition at The Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta
Sunday, 14 July 2024

The 16th edition of The Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta (12-14 July) featured 188 boats racing in the Western Solent and based in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.

Sir Ben Ainslie’s Emirates GBR Team crowned Impact League champions for SailGP’s Podium for the Planet
Sir Ben Ainslie’s Emirates GBR Team crowned Impact League champions for SailGP’s Podium for the Planet
Friday, 12 July 2024

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has been crowned winners of the Season 4 Impact League, a second championship which tracks the actions teams make to reduce their carbon footprint and increase inclusivity in sailing.

BoatLife has been acquired by the NEC Group
BoatLife has been acquired by the NEC Group
Friday, 12 July 2024

After three years of building its brand, BoatLife is now heading into a new era of growth under the ownership of NEC Group’s newly established event division, Pendigo Events.

MDL’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025 Dates Announced
MDL’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025 Dates Announced
Friday, 12 July 2024

The 2025 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show will take place at MDL’s flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton from 9 – 11 May 2025.

SailGP launches fan-first AR and VR app experience ahead of Season 4 Grand Final in San Francisco
SailGP launches fan-first AR and VR app experience ahead of Season 4 Grand Final in San Francisco
Friday, 12 July 2024 SailGP has launched new Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality features in the SailGP app – providing fans with an enhanced viewing experience of the league’s Season 4 Grand Final, taking place this weekend in San Francisco (13 – 14 ...
New artwork on show in The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition as competition winners announced
New artwork on show in The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition as competition winners announced
Thursday, 11 July 2024

More than 20 new artworks have gone on show in The Art of Buckler’s Hard free exhibition after judges selected their shortlist from nearly 200 competition entries.

Ocean Signal Launches Survivor Club in new website relaunch
Ocean Signal Launches Survivor Club in new website relaunch
Thursday, 11 July 2024

Ocean Signal has launched the ‘Survivor Club’ as part of its newly refreshed website. This platform allows customers who have previously activated their Ocean Signal beacons to share their life-saving stories and connect with a communi...

Youngest female lifeboat coxswain celebrated
Youngest female lifeboat coxswain celebrated
Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Becky Cannon comes from a proud line of RNLI crew with her father, Ian Cannon, taking over from his father Ron Cannon MBE as Coxswain at Ramsgate upon his retirement, and her Uncle Paul in the role of second Coxswain.

Discover the Southampton International Boat Show Lighthouse on the ‘Light the South’ Trail
Discover the Southampton International Boat Show Lighthouse on the ‘Light the South’ Trail
Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Earlier this year, the Southampton International Boat Show announced its partnership with Southampton Hospitals Charity and their prestigious ‘Light the South’ event, raising vital funds for Southampton Children’s Hospital.

ROUND THE ISLAND RACE: NEW 2025 DATE
ROUND THE ISLAND RACE: NEW 2025 DATE
Tuesday, 09 July 2024

The Island Sailing Club, organisers of the annual Round the Island Race, has announced a new date for the 2025 edition, following the Isle of Wight Festival’s decision to hold their event on the same day as the Race. The annual race, which a...

LKQ Aquafax Plymouth  Supports PDSSA Sailability
LKQ Aquafax Plymouth  Supports PDSSA Sailability
Tuesday, 09 July 2024

LKQ Aquafax Plymouth has announced its support for the Plymouth and Devon Schools’ Sailing Association (PDSSA) Sailability with an initial donation of essential marine equipment.

Walcon Marine completes major project at QE II Marina, Guernsey
Walcon Marine completes major project at QE II Marina, Guernsey
Tuesday, 09 July 2024

A major project by Walcon Marine for longstanding client Guernsey Ports has been successfully completed. It involved the removal and replacement of piers D and E in the QEII Marina, a total of 500 metres of walkways and finger pontoons.

Southampton International Boat Show partners with Red Funnel to offer exclusive ticket offers and an exciting ‘Island Escape Giveaway’
Southampton International Boat Show partners with Red Funnel to offer exclusive ticket offers and an exciting ‘Island Escape Giveaway’
Tuesday, 09 July 2024

This September, the Southampton International Boat Show is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever and this year, in partnership with Red Funnel, the original Isle of Wight Ferry Operator, they are bringing you two fantastic promotions....

SailGP announces 2024/2025 Season calendar
SailGP announces 2024/2025 Season calendar
Tuesday, 09 July 2024

SailGP has unveiled its 2024/2025 Season calendar, featuring new events in Brazil, Germany, Switzerland and Auckland, as well as a return to Great Britain and New York. Unfolding over a 12-month period – beginning and ending in November &nda...

Sea the connection: National Marine Week 2024 will map people’s love of UK seas
Sea the connection: National Marine Week 2024 will map people’s love of UK seas
Monday, 08 July 2024

This year’s National Marine Week theme is Sea the Connection, which is celebrating the diverse ways people feel connected with the sea. The Wildlife Trusts are encouraging people to share favourite seaside memories, adventures and places on ...

SUNSEEKER OCEAN 156 TO DEBUT AT SOUTHAMPTON
SUNSEEKER OCEAN 156 TO DEBUT AT SOUTHAMPTON
Monday, 08 July 2024

Sunseeker will be showcasing a display of 10 new yachts at the Southampton International Boat Show with anticipation building for the arrival of the all-new Sunseeker Ocean 156.

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