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Planning reforms to accelerate Falmouth Docks redevelopment
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 Falmouth’s £150 million dock redevelopment – poised to create hundreds of jobs, support homegrown clean energy and unleash economic growth across the south-west – will set sail through calmer seas thanks to government reforms ...MDL Marinas named finalist in two categories at Maritime Solent Awards 2025
Monday, 20 October 2025MDL Marinas has been announced as a double finalist at this year’s Maritime Solent Awards, recognised in both the Sustainability Leadership and Clean Maritime Innovator categories.
RYA Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge sets sail for 2026
Monday, 20 October 2025The RYA Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge, sponsored by the Royal Thames Yacht Club, is back for another year – inspiring students to lead the way in sustainable sailing and environmental responsibility across the UK.
...Votes for the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 are open
Monday, 20 October 2025What is the best yacht racing image of the year? Public votes are now open to determine the winner of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image “Public Award”.
Boatshed Labs Weekly – Boatsales.ai
Monday, 20 October 2025Boatshed Labs Weekly – Boatsales.ai
Get the basics right
Monday, 20 October 2025Wearing the best base layers is key to being comfortable on and off the water, whatever the weather.
Expert Tips: Choosing the Right Mattress for Your Boat or Yacht
Monday, 20 October 2025Myles Hardy, Director at Custom Size Beds, shares this advice for choosing the mattress for your boat, along with tips for a better sleep onboard.
First underwater sculpture in Japan
Monday, 20 October 2025Installed on the 14 October 2025, Ocean Gaia is a monumental underwater sculpture resting 5m beneath the surface off the island of Tokunoshima, Japan. Weighing over 45 tons and spanning 5.5 metres in width, the work features a serene large-scale p...
Hovertravel’s Behind-the-Scenes Tour Gets a Festive Makeover
Monday, 20 October 2025This December, Hovertravel is spreading holiday cheer with a festive twist on its beloved Behind-the-Scenes Tour! On Monday 22 December at 14:00, the ever-popular tour returns with a Festive Edition that promises mince pies, merry selfies and a sp...
Not All Coatings Are Created Equal…
Monday, 20 October 2025HISC Winter Open Series
Friday, 17 October 2025Winter sailing is back, and this year Hayling Island Sailing Club is opening its doors to non-members for a series of racing weekends in the HISC Winter Open Series.
Falmouth Harbour wins British Ports Association SME Port of the Year 2025
Friday, 17 October 2025Falmouth Harbour has been crowned SME Port of the Year 2025 at the national British Port Association awards – recognised as a small harbour punching well above its weight in its on-going drive toward sustainability and all-round excellence.<...
Finalists revealed for the 2025 World Sailing Awards
Friday, 17 October 2025World Sailing has announced the finalists for this year’s male and female Rolex World Sailor of the Year, male and female Kuehne+Nagel Young World Sailor of the Year, 11th Hour Racing Impact Award, and Team of the Year.
Peters & May Marks 20 Years with World Cruising Club as ARC Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Friday, 17 October 2025As the 2025 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) prepares to set sail from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on 23 November, Peters & May marks 20 years as the official logistics partner of the World Cruising Club. This milestone celebrates two decades ...
New Garmin OnBoard wireless MOB system redefines boating safety tech
Thursday, 16 October 2025Garmin has announced Garmin OnBoard, a versatile Man Overboard (MOB) and engine cutoff solution for boaters that uses wireless technology instead of traditional tethered cords.
Emergency teams put to the test in Beaulieu River oil spill exercise
Thursday, 16 October 2025The Beaulieu River has hosted a coordinated oil spill exercise in collaboration with marine and conservation agencies. The drill tested the marina’s readiness and response capabilities during a simulated emergency response situation in Beaul...
Wetwheels Royal Visit Highlights National Drive for Barrier-Free Boating
Thursday, 16 October 2025The sea has always been a place of freedom, but for many disabled people, it has remained out of reach. On 15 October, HRH The Princess Royal joined Wetwheels Foundation in Torbay to celebrate a vision that is changing that – one where acces...
Suzuki Marine Celebrates Another Successful Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 16 October 2025Suzuki Marine GB is celebrating another successful year at the Southampton International Boat Show, where its stand once again welcomed customers, dealers and guests to experience and join in with the world of Suzuki.
Savvy Navvy charts integrated into CPAC Systems’ new product line Marivue
Thursday, 16 October 2025Savvy Navvy has been onboarded as a system content-provider to CPAC Systems, providing its intuitive chart solution for integration into the newly launched Marivue product line.
Westaway Sails celebrate 55th anniversary
Thursday, 16 October 2025Westaway Sails, a Devon-based sailmaker specialising in racing, traditional and cruising sails, is celebrating its 55th anniversary.
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