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Onboard with Boatshed - Preserving maritime heritage with AI
Onboard with Boatshed - Preserving maritime heritage with AI
Monday, 02 December 2024

Preserving maritime heritage with AI

First apprentice at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour wins top award
First apprentice at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour wins top award
Monday, 02 December 2024

The first apprentice at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has won the ViewHR Award for Apprentice of the Year in the 2024 New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards.

CLOSE RACING AND A NEW LEADER
CLOSE RACING AND A NEW LEADER
Saturday, 30 November 2024

Less than nine miles separates the top three Vendée Globe competitors after 20 days of racing, while fourth-placed Thomas Ruyant (VULNERABLE) is only 20 miles adrift of the leading trio as the fleet heads south and west into the roaring 40s...

21-year-old Zara Lachlan completes her first 1000 miles of rowing having battled the weather and nature along the way
21-year-old Zara Lachlan completes her first 1000 miles of rowing having battled the weather and nature along the way
Saturday, 30 November 2024

Despite vicious head winds and encounters with potentially dangerous Orca, who have been known to sink small boats, 21-year-old university student Zara Lachlan is passing the Canary Islands having completed the first 1000 miles (869nm) of her reco...

A different way in the south?
A different way in the south?
Friday, 29 November 2024

As they track north eastwards this morning anticipating their passage of the first Great Cape of this Vendée Globe – Good Hope – the leading quartet of skippers are making slightly more modest speeds as they transition to the ne...

SALT. NOW LENDING THROUGH NEW APP
SALT. NOW LENDING THROUGH NEW APP
Friday, 29 November 2024

SALT. has announced the launch of its app, bringing a new era of boat financing. Designed with innovation and ease in mind, this platform is lending now, combining speed, simplicity and expert support to get boaters on the water faster and more ef...

Villages by the Sea – Buckler’s Hard takes the spotlight on BBC Two
Villages by the Sea – Buckler’s Hard takes the spotlight on BBC Two
Friday, 29 November 2024

Buckler’s Hard is set to take centre stage in a special 30-minute feature episode of Villages by the Sea on BBC Two on Monday 9 December. The picturesque village will be showcased as part of the program’s exploration of Britain’s...

MDL continues unprecedented investment across its marina network
MDL continues unprecedented investment across its marina network
Friday, 29 November 2024

MDL Marinas has announced a significant investment of £13.6 million in the ongoing 2024/25 season, reaffirming the company’s commitment to enhancing facilities and services for its berth holders, tenants and visitors. 

NATIONAL APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD
NATIONAL APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Friday, 29 November 2024

Williams Jet Tenders proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of its apprentice engineer, Anisha Roberts, who has been awarded the BAE Systems Advanced Apprentice of the Year Award at the 21st Annual National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards....

YJA opens public nominations for its prestigious 2024 awards
YJA opens public nominations for its prestigious 2024 awards
Friday, 29 November 2024

The Yachting Journalists’ Association has announced the opening of public nominations for its 2024 awards: the Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year.

Jean-Luc Van Den Heede honoured with IACH/Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede honoured with IACH/Pindar Lifetime Achievement Award
Thursday, 28 November 2024

They came from all corners of the Globe – Australia, China, France, Italy, New Zealand, South America, Sweden, UK and the USA to share experiences of rounding Cape Horn and to honour one man, veteran French Cape Horner Jean-Luc van den Heede...

East Coast Marina Champions Sustainability 
East Coast Marina Champions Sustainability 
Thursday, 28 November 2024

Fambridge Yacht Haven has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability programme, successfully diverting 66,505kg of waste from landfill in 2024 through its partnership with Green Recycling.

70% of ocean microplastics are the type found in clothes, textiles & fishing gear – and Europe is a hotspot
70% of ocean microplastics are the type found in clothes, textiles & fishing gear – and Europe is a hotspot
Thursday, 28 November 2024

Three of the world’s top five hotspots for marine microplastic pollution are in Europe, according to new data collected by sailors and teams competing in The Ocean Race.

Pushing the 24-hour solo monohull record higher
Pushing the 24-hour solo monohull record higher
Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Unprecedented solo monohull speeds continue to be sustained by the leading five boats on the Vendée Globe as they head towards the longitude of the Cape of Good Hope. Les Sables d’Olonne’s Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil...

All At Sea – December 2024
All At Sea – December 2024
Wednesday, 27 November 2024

The post All At Sea – December 2024 appeared first on All At Sea.

British Marine members enjoy highly successful METSTRADE 2024
British Marine members enjoy highly successful METSTRADE 2024
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

British Marine members celebrated another outstanding METSTRADE, as Amsterdam played host to the world’s largest trade show for marine equipment, materials, and systems. Recording its highest ever attendance of leading marine professionals f...

New LeeSan Pump Out installed at Hobbs of Henley
New LeeSan Pump Out installed at Hobbs of Henley
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

After exceptional service pumping black water and waste water from boats for over 23 years, the old pump at Hobbs Boatyard, Henley finally required replacing.

MARINA DE VILAMOURA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AND LAUNCHES NOVA MARINA
MARINA DE VILAMOURA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AND LAUNCHES NOVA MARINA
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

On 23 November, Marina de Vilamoura, Portugal’s largest marina, celebrated a historic 50-year milestone.

Sustainable Christmas Gifts
Sustainable Christmas Gifts
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Greenall’s Gin and Mermaid Gin make for a great Christmas gift and both have a strong sustainable ethos so perfect for the eco friendly friend or relative.

Omaya Yachts announces Horizon Boat Sales as new UK dealer
Omaya Yachts announces Horizon Boat Sales as new UK dealer
Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Omaya Yachts has chosen Horizon Boat Sales to represent the brand in the UK, as the completion of its debut yacht, the OMAYA 50 nears.

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