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A British company has developed an award-winning ‘magic box’ that protects superyachts from increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks.

At METSTRADE, the world’s largest marine equipment trade show, taking place between the 15-17 November, 31 British Marine member companies will be showcasing their products and services at the British Marine organised British Pavilion (Hall ...

Just two weeks after Emirates Team New Zealand wound up their last day sailiing Barcelona, they are back out on the water testing on their AC40 on the familiar waters of the Hauraki Gulf again.

The Haven Knox-Johnston crew are delighted to announce their new series of ‘From the Helm’ webinars, designed to keep all the grounded mariners company throughout the long winter months and beyond.

A brand-new festive experience for children is coming to Cardiff – with Santa arriving at the recently opened Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs not on a sleigh but on a speedboat!

Russell Matthews, 42 from Whiteley, just took on his fourth marathon of the year to raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer.

With the arrival of Alinghi Red Bull Racing into their Jeddah base on the Obhur Creek, followed by their first sailing today, the countdown to the second Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup has well and truly begun.

Mudeford RNLI volunteer Scott Harburn was out training for the 2024 London Marathon recently when his RNLI pager started beeping.

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 Penguin Refrigeration announces unveiling of its partner’s product launches and leading innovations at this year’s METSTRADE.

Sailing history was made in Cape Town under the stunning vista of Table Mountain as the iconic yachts starting Leg 2 in the OGR set sail for Auckland. South African Naval Vessel SAS King Sekhukhune 1, the official start vessel and French Navy Frig...

A group of 10 young people were given the opportunity to sail alongside renowned British kitesurfer and Olympic trainer Maddy Anderson after working hard to develop their skills on a Voyage of Exploration with Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT). <...

A three-part documentary featuring a deep dive into the lives of the sailors and teams competing in The Ocean Race 2022-23 will be released on Friday 3rd November on Eurosport. It will also be distributed within the USA on Max at a future date, wi...

Work is underway in Dover on the re-configuration of the current marina in the Wellington Dock and its replacement with a modern facility, as part of a wider regeneration programme. Walcon has been contracted by the Port of Dover to undertake the ...

The RYA’s sailing and watersports event will return to Farnborough International from 24 – 25 February 2024 – and this year welcomes a new face to the presenting team.

Boatshed.com is pleased to welcome three new crew members who joined the team last month:

World Sailing is inviting bids to host the next World Sailing Championships, hot on the heels of the success of the 2023 edition in The Hague. 

This month Gunwharf Quays is set to welcome back its popular festive ‘Christmas Village’ attraction, with new activities added for 2023 following two successful years at the waterfront shopping outlet.

As part of their commitment to climate and nature action, international yacht sales and charter companies, Sunsail and The Moorings have joined other companies across the Travelopia Group to partner with Blue Marine Foundation. 

The summer holidays are here which, for many of us, means jetting off for a sailing holiday in the sunshine on a charter boat in the Med or perhaps further afield. We asked charter experts PlainSailing.com for their top tips for making the most of...