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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.

Hamble Winter Series – Round Two
Hamble Winter Series – Round Two
Monday, 09 October 2017

Hamble Winter Series – Round Two

Incorporating the Hamble One Design Championships

SMALL SHIPS HAVE RAPID RACE
SMALL SHIPS HAVE RAPID RACE
Monday, 09 October 2017

Steady Force 6 winds did not deter the vessels in Saturday’s annual Small Ships Race. 20 entrants – from a 10 metre long yacht to a 33 metre ketch, and with 180 young trainees taking part – braved challenging weather in the Solen...

Volvo Ocean Race fleet heading for start port of Alicante as Prologue is underway
Volvo Ocean Race fleet heading for start port of Alicante as Prologue is underway
Monday, 09 October 2017

Image: James Blake/Volvo Ocean Race

Ocean Safety boosts survival techniques for Volvo Ocean Race crews
Ocean Safety boosts survival techniques for Volvo Ocean Race crews
Sunday, 08 October 2017

Many top Volvo skippers and crews have completed the Volvo Ocean Race multiple times – some as many as five.

But as Xabi Fernandez, Skipper of Mapfreand veteran of four previous races, said: “There’s always something new to lea...

Boatshed chosen to showcase their tech at the world’s largest technology show – WEBSUMMIT
Boatshed chosen to showcase their tech at the world’s largest technology show – WEBSUMMIT
Friday, 06 October 2017

Boatshed have been invited to feature their leading boat sales technology platform alongside the likes of Facebook Uber and Amazon. Boatshed has been chosen because of its international growth, innovative business model and widespread use of techn...

Volvo Cars and RYA partnership surpasses 20 year milestone
Volvo Cars and RYA partnership surpasses 20 year milestone
Friday, 06 October 2017

Image: OnEdition

2018 GGGR moves to Les Sables d’Olonne, France
2018 GGGR moves to Les Sables d’Olonne, France
Thursday, 05 October 2017

Les Sables d’LOnne. The French port in the Vendee region will host the start and finish of the 2018 Golden Globe Race. Image: Alexandre Lamoureux/Les Sables d’LOnne/GGR

Second Stage of Clipper Race gets Underway
Second Stage of Clipper Race gets Underway
Thursday, 05 October 2017

Image: OnEdition

THE SMALL SHIPS ARE RACING AGAIN
THE SMALL SHIPS ARE RACING AGAIN
Thursday, 05 October 2017

The annual Small Ships race starts off Cowes on 6 October. This race for smaller Sail Training vessels is organised by the Association of Sail Training Organisations based in Gosport.

This is a youth event where at least half of the crew on each...

Ultimate Boat Porn with Boatshed Archive
Ultimate Boat Porn with Boatshed Archive
Thursday, 05 October 2017

Boatshed are launching a beta version of the Boatshed Archive, essentially a back catalogue of the 24,000+ boats we’ve been involved in selling. This is a great resource for people looking for boats, with each boat containing up to 100 photos, f...

Boatshed chosen to showcase at the world's largest technology show - WEB SUMMIT
Boatshed chosen to showcase at the world's largest technology show - WEB SUMMIT
Thursday, 05 October 2017

November 2017 sees the Boatshed technology team travel to Lisbon for 5 days at Web Summit Exhibition. Boatshed have been invited to feature their leading boat sales technology platform alongside the likes of Facebook Uber and Amazon. Chosen out o...

Celebrating Trafalgar
Celebrating Trafalgar
Thursday, 05 October 2017

Nelson’s Eye is a distinctive golden ale

How active is your marina?
How active is your marina?
Thursday, 05 October 2017

Credit: Glen Jevon

Town Quay Marina
Town Quay Marina
Thursday, 05 October 2017

 

Town Quay delivers a vibrant city centre berthing experience, whether you are staying for one night or 12 months.

Marine heating systems – Buyer Beware
Marine heating systems – Buyer Beware
Thursday, 05 October 2017

Pete Collard

Dust, Debris and Drips
Dust, Debris and Drips
Thursday, 05 October 2017

It is important to wear the recommended protective equipment

Current future confidence from UK superyacht companies buoyed by Government visit
Current future confidence from UK superyacht companies buoyed by Government visit
Tuesday, 03 October 2017

UK Trade Minister Mark Garnier with Superyacht UK members at Monco Yacht Show 2017

World-renowned historian and author visits the Mary Rose
World-renowned historian and author visits the Mary Rose
Tuesday, 03 October 2017

Mary Rose Museum. Image: Gareth Gardner

Skilled & Gallant Rescuers Honoured at Awards Ceremony
Skilled & Gallant Rescuers Honoured at Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, 03 October 2017

Outstanding acts of skill and gallantry have been recognised this week at a national awards ceremony held in London.

Two merchant ship Captains and an RLNI lifeguard were given awards in recognition of their outstanding acts of skill and gallant...

Prince Philip’s Flying Fifteen Keelboat Coweslip Goes on Display
Prince Philip’s Flying Fifteen Keelboat Coweslip Goes on Display
Monday, 02 October 2017

The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust has announced the arrival of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh’s Flying Fifteen keelboat, Coweslip.

The 20ft, two-person keelboat is on loan to the trust and went on display this week to visitors at B...

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