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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.

Sole surviving D-Day landing craft gets restoration go-ahead
Sole surviving D-Day landing craft gets restoration go-ahead
Friday, 22 September 2017

D Day veterans and LCT 7074 at rear. IMAGE: National Museum of the Royal Navy

Sanya Serenity Coast claims line honours in Clipper Race
Sanya Serenity Coast claims line honours in Clipper Race
Thursday, 21 September 2017

Sanya Serenity Coast claimed line honours after arriving in Punta del Este, Uruguay, in the longest ever individual race of the Clipper Race’s 11 edition history after setting off from Liverpool on 20 August.

On her team’s achievemen...

POST HURRICANE MARIA WORK STARTS
POST HURRICANE MARIA WORK STARTS
Thursday, 21 September 2017

Assault Engineers clearing the road at Meyers, Tortola. Image: Crown Copyright 2017

Mike Golding captivates visitors at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show
Mike Golding captivates visitors at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show
Thursday, 21 September 2017

Image: Robert Stanwyck (FACTORY IMAGES)

Young Vendee2020Vision Sailors take on British Record
Young Vendee2020Vision Sailors take on British Record
Thursday, 21 September 2017

Four of Britain’s young offshore sailing talent are on standby for an assault on the Length of Britain Challenge, from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

The current record held by British sailor Phil Sharp stands at three days, 11 h...

Next generation of talent celebrated
Next generation of talent celebrated
Thursday, 21 September 2017

34 apprentices took centre stage as British Marine honoured them at its annual Graduation Ceremony at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show.

In its seventh year, the ceremony celebrates graduating apprentices from all areas of the industry, i...

Fairline Yachts reveals plans for brand new day boat
Fairline Yachts reveals plans for brand new day boat
Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Fairline Yachts has announced plans for a new 33ft express cruiser.

This new model will be the first from Fairline’s new project ‘F-Line’ series and will launch in early 2019.

Spirit Yachts unveils full designs of 34m wooden superyacht
Spirit Yachts unveils full designs of 34m wooden superyacht
Wednesday, 20 September 2017

British modern classic yacht company Spirit Yachts has unveiled the designs for its pioneering 34m sailing yacht, the Spirit 111’, for the first time at the Southampton Boat Show.  

As the largest single-masted wooden yacht to be buil...

Princess sees strong start to the boat show season
Princess sees strong start to the boat show season
Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Princess Yachts has emerged from the Cannes Yachting Festival with order books reaching a record €0.73billion (£0.64billion) at retail value. Representing an 85 per cent like-for-like increase on 2016, the news is a great start to the b...

SmartFind G8 AIS
SmartFind G8 AIS
Wednesday, 20 September 2017

The SmartFind G8 AIS, the world’s first AIS EPIRB, has received Type Approval Certification for use on the Cospas Sarsat satellite system, meaning the beacon will soon be rolling off McMurdo’s Portsmouth factory production line.

Key ...

Ocean Youth Trust South announce new Staff Skipper for sail training vessel Prolific
Ocean Youth Trust South announce new Staff Skipper for sail training vessel Prolific
Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Ocean Youth Trust South has announced that Peta Koczy has been appointed as the new Staff Skipper for the sail training vessel Prolific. She will take over in November when Andy Viney leaves after five years with the charity.

Peta is aged 2...

Britain’s boatbuilders are buoyant
Britain’s boatbuilders are buoyant
Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Image: Robert Stanwyck (FACTORY IMAGES)

MDL MARINAS UNVEILS NEXT STAGE OF OCEAN VILLAGE’S TRANSFORMATION
MDL MARINAS UNVEILS NEXT STAGE OF OCEAN VILLAGE’S TRANSFORMATION
Tuesday, 19 September 2017

This year’s Southampton Boat Show sees MDL Marinas mark the next chapter of the highly anticipated £3.5million transformation of Ocean Village Marina, climaxing this October with the opening of the five-star, luxury Southampton Harbour...

WINDS OF CHANGE AMONG BENETEAU OUTBOARDS
WINDS OF CHANGE AMONG BENETEAU OUTBOARDS
Tuesday, 19 September 2017

Immediately after the launch of the Barracuda 6 this autumn, Beneteau announced three new outboard models that will complete the renewal of the Antares and Barracuda ranges.

With a higher level of finish and additional features, the new Antares ...

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust prepare for an emotional homecoming
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust prepare for an emotional homecoming
Tuesday, 19 September 2017

Moonspray sailing around St Ann’s Head in Milford Haven

MDL and Beds on Board launch official partnership
MDL and Beds on Board launch official partnership
Tuesday, 19 September 2017

MDL Marinas has launched a unique integrated partnership with online boat accommodation platform, Beds on Board, marking its continued position as a pioneer within the marine industry.

In a world-first tie-up between a marina group and a sharing...

Love Island winner, Amber Davies, to host very special Ladies Day at boat show
Love Island winner, Amber Davies, to host very special Ladies Day at boat show
Tuesday, 19 September 2017

Ladies Day, in association with the Grand Café, Southampton is set to be another show-stopper at this year’s TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show. Hosted by Love Island favourite, Amber Davies, ladies can enjoy the ultimate in liv...

ALL HANDS ON DECK IN PREPARATION FOR MARIA
ALL HANDS ON DECK IN PREPARATION FOR MARIA
Tuesday, 19 September 2017

Image: Crown Copyright 2017

Beneteau Swift Trawler 35 celebrates world launch
Beneteau Swift Trawler 35 celebrates world launch
Monday, 18 September 2017

Swift Trawler 35. Image: Christopher Ison

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