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RORC Easter Challenge
Monday, 17 March 2025Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, the RORC Easter Challenge, 18 – 20 April, is an open event raced in the Solent and hosted by the RORC Cowes Clubhouse. The three-day regatta is designed to kick-start any team’s racing season.<...
Names of 190 sailors lost at sea during World War II to be added to RNLI lifeboat
Monday, 17 March 2025In January 1940, the destroyer HMS Exmouth was hit by a torpedo, and sank with the loss of all crew onboard. Now, thanks to the efforts of a team of divers, their names will be added to the sides of an RNLI lifeboat through the charity’s Lau...
Seychelles Challenge To Set Sail
Monday, 17 March 2025The inaugural Seychelles Challenge, taking place from 20 – 27 July, invites sailors from across the globe to experience the breathtaking beauty of Seychelles in a one-of-a-kind flotilla sailing event.
Land with potential for mooring on the River Trent in West Bridgford up for sale
Monday, 17 March 2025A rare strip of riverside land on the banks of the River Trent in West Bridgford is up for sale.
Boatshed at Palm Beach – Real Broker Insights from the Viper’s Den.
Monday, 17 March 2025Right now, yacht brokers across the world are feeling the pinch. Rising fees, tougher deals, and changing buyer expectations mean the industry is evolving fast. But what’s really happening on the ground?
Emirates GBR misses out on Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix Final by one point
Monday, 17 March 2025The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has missed out on its first final of the 2025 Season by just one point. Despite winning two of the three fleet races on Race Day 2 of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, the British team was pipped to the ...
Emirates GBR in the hunt after day one of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix
Sunday, 16 March 2025The Emirates GBR SailGP Team is in the hunt after the first day of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. The British crew, driven by Olympic gold medallist Dylan Fletcher, sits in sixth place on the leaderboard heading in to race day two tomorrow...
Emirates GBR in the hunt after day one of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix
Sunday, 16 March 2025The Emirates GBR SailGP Team is in the hunt after the first day of the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. The British crew, driven by Olympic gold medallist Dylan Fletcher, sits in sixth place on the leaderboard heading in to race day two tomorrow...
What the hell is the Boatshed Toolbox ??
Saturday, 15 March 2025The Boatshed Toolbox: Empowering Yacht Brokers with 50 Essential Tools
Emirates GBR SailGP Team preparing to defend top spot at back-to-back US events
Friday, 14 March 2025The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is preparing to defend its top spot on the championship leaderboard at the fourth event of the 2025 Season, the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix. The LA event takes place on the 15-16 March and marks the fir...
St Katharine Docks Marina to host Christopher Columbus Flagship Replica
Friday, 14 March 2025IGY Destination, St Katharine Docks Marina will be welcoming another incredible replica ship to the Docks this May.
Nazca’s Green Fastnet Campaign
Friday, 14 March 2025Amongst the Rolex Fastnet Race fleet on the start line this coming July, there will be an entry with a difference, one quietly trying to change the world. ‘Nazca’ is a 1984 Contessa 34 OOD upcycled to pure electric and biocide-free in ...
Kylian Mbappé’s ‘Coalition Capital’ invests in France SailGP Team
Friday, 14 March 2025Coalition Capital, owned by French football superstar Kylian Mbappé, has announced its investment in the France SailGP Team. Mbappé’s ‘Inspired by KM’ (IBKM)association will become the French team’s official ...
The Ocean Race Europe to make historic stop in Nice, France
Friday, 14 March 2025The Ocean Race Europe, which showcases the best female and male IMOCA sailors in the world in a race that connects the Baltic with the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas with races between seven iconic cities and countries, is adding a French stopove...
Make Your Days on the Coast Memorable, Every Time
Thursday, 13 March 2025Sealine and RYCK are two renowned names in the coastal boating world, with their craftsmanship admired by boating enthusiasts worldwide. Tingdene Boat Sales currently has two stunning models from the HanseYachts family: a Sealine C335 and RYCK 280...
Mini Globe Race 2025 – Leg 1 Complete
Thursday, 13 March 2025The inaugural McIntyre Mini Globe Race (MGR) has officially set sail. The first leg from Antigua to Panama has already delivered drama, camaraderie and a masterclass in offshore sailing in these Mighty Mini’s.
Youth Sailor, Amelie Ballantyne, Joins Clean Sailors as Ambassador
Thursday, 13 March 2025Clean Sailors, the global initiative championing sustainable sailing practices, has welcomed accomplished youth sailor Amelie Ballantyne as its newest ambassador.
MAIB statement on the collision between Solong and Stena Immaculate
Thursday, 13 March 2025The Marine Accident Investigation Branch was notified of the collision of the Portuguese registered container ship Solong and the US registered oil tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea 14nm north-east of Spurn Head at the entrance to...
RNLI urges boaters to ‘boost your skills’ with new checklists and emergency action plan
Thursday, 13 March 2025The Royal National Lifeboat Institution has teamed up with the Royal Yachting Association, HM Coastguard and Irish Sailing to produce checklists to boost boat users’ skills and help them are prepare their vessels for the new boating season.<...
Waterspeed Empowers Watersports Enthusiasts
Wednesday, 12 March 2025Designed by watersports enthusiasts for watersports fans, the Waterspeed app is transforming the way athletes and water lovers track their sessions, analyse their performance and connect with a global community.
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