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MDL Marinas raises £10,000 for charity through summer initiatives
Thursday, 07 November 2024MDL Marinas’ marina teams have raised £10,000 over the summer, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting local communities and national charities. These funds will benefit a range of important causes, including Hamble Li...
Bluebird K7 takes next step towards running on Coniston Water in 2026
Thursday, 07 November 2024The Ruskin Museum’s aim to run Donald Campbells’ hydroplane, Bluebird K7 on Coniston Water in 2026 took a step forwards this week as two Orpheus engines were sent for refurbishment.
Grab your 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show tickets for the ultimate season kick-starter
Wednesday, 06 November 2024Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of possibility at the 2025 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, taking place on 22-23 February 2025 at Farnborough International.
Weird beach finds revealed during the Great British Beach Clean
Wednesday, 06 November 2024The Marine Conservation Society’s annual Great British Beach Clean revealed some weird (and not so wonderful) finds on our beaches.
‘Christmas Village’ set to return to Gunwharf Quays
Wednesday, 06 November 2024Gunwharf Quays is set to welcome back its popular festive ‘Christmas Village’ attraction next week, with an enhanced look and feel following three successful years at the waterfront shopping outlet.
Salcombe Sailor nominated for Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year Award
Tuesday, 05 November 2024Salcombe Sailor Jayne Morris, whose commitment to community engagement and inclusivity has inspired people of all ages to discover the joys of sailing, has been nominated in the Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year Award at the Sunday Times Sportswo...
Typhoon to showcase brand-new collection of watersports apparel at METSTRADE 2024
Tuesday, 05 November 2024Typhoon International is showcasing its comprehensive range of watersports apparel at this year’s METSTRADE, the world’s largest exhibition for the leisure marine industry, taking place between 19 – 21 November.
2024 Rolex Sailors of the Year Announced
Tuesday, 05 November 2024Dutch golden great Marit Bouwmeester and Spain’s victorious Olympic and SailGP duo of Botin and Trittel have been named 2024 Rolex Sailors of the Year at the World Sailing Awards ceremony at Singapore’s historic CHIJMES Hall.
...The 10th edition of the vendée globe already shows notable increases all round
Tuesday, 05 November 2024With less than a week to go before Sunday’s start, the 2024 Vendée Globe is already breaking all records! With a record 40 skippers at the start, a record 11 nationalities represented and 360,000 visitors enjoying the Race Village exp...
Onboard with Boatshed - Winterisation tips
Tuesday, 05 November 2024Winterisation tips
Win the chance to spend 24 hours aboard a Volvo 60
Tuesday, 05 November 2024This spring, GlobeSailor and Challenge Ocean are offering you the chance to enjoy an unforgettable experience aboard a Volvo 60!
Sanlorenzo Yachts UK presents pioneering new smart performance model from Italian shipyard at boot Düsseldorf
Tuesday, 05 November 2024Sanlorenzo Yachts UK will be presenting the new SP92 at boot Düsseldorf, 18-26 January 2025.
The Ultimate Stocking Filler – Tickets to the Southampton International Boat Show 2025
Saturday, 02 November 2024For a Christmas gift that promises unforgettable experiences, look no further than tickets to the Southampton International Boat Show 2025.
Vendée Globe 2024: 18 intensive months for a successful bet!
Friday, 01 November 2024Reminder: at the beginning of 2023, Clarisse Crémer set herself the tough but reasonably realistic challenge of launching a new Vendée Globe project aboard a new boat, under the colours of a new title partner – L&rsqu...
British Marine Members set to shine at METSTRADE 2024 showcasing the best of British on the international stage
Thursday, 31 October 2024British Marine is once again preparing to make waves at METSTRADE, the world’s largest trade show for the marine equipment industry, held in Amsterdam from 19-21 November 2024. Over 40 British Marine member companies will be featured in the ...
Volvo Penta expands Assisted Docking to more boaters
Wednesday, 30 October 2024Volvo Penta’s Assisted Docking system is an industry-first innovation in semi-automated boating that gives boaters enhanced control and precision when docking.
Raymarine Adds Powerful Functionality to Alpha Performance Displays
Wednesday, 30 October 2024Raymarine has announced a free upgrade to its line of award-winning Alpha Performance Displays with the release of the Alpha 3.0 software update. Packed with valuable tools for interacting with instrument data such as new visualisations and autopi...
The six women taking on the world alone in this year’s Vendée Globe
Wednesday, 30 October 2024The 10th edition of the Vendée Globe, which starts from Les Sables d’Olonne on November 10th, features a record-equalling entry of six female skippers to match the last race in 2020-’21.
Hythe Marina Village
Wednesday, 30 October 2024Hythe Marina Village, the UK’s first marina village, is a vibrant waterfront community nestled on the western shore of Southampton Water.
Spotlight on… Conwy Marina
Wednesday, 30 October 2024Conwy Marina – a stunning gateway to adventures on the Welsh coast.
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