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GREENPEACE COMMISSION CUSTOM XS RIB POWERED BY YAMAHA OUTBOARDS
GREENPEACE COMMISSION CUSTOM XS RIB POWERED BY YAMAHA OUTBOARDS
Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Greenpeace UK has commissioned XS RIBS to build a custom XS 700 boat, supporting them in their various environmentally led operations, aimed at safeguarding the future of our planet.

Two shows, one city: Twice the opportunity to step onboard with Ancasta this September
Two shows, one city: Twice the opportunity to step onboard with Ancasta this September
Tuesday, 12 August 2025

This September, finding your dream yacht has never been easier. Ancasta is bringing you two opportunities in Southampton to explore, compare, and purchase your next boat – the Southampton International Boat Show and Ancasta’s own bouti...

Protocol for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Signed
Protocol for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Signed
Tuesday, 12 August 2025

The Defender of the America’s Cup, The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, represented by Team New Zealand, and the Challenger of Record, The Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, represented by Athena Racing, have signed the Protocol for the Louis Vuitto...

Dylan Fletcher faces rivals and redemption in latest episode of Racing on the Edge
Dylan Fletcher faces rivals and redemption in latest episode of Racing on the Edge
Monday, 11 August 2025

Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher’s return to SailGP takes centre stage in the latest episode of SailGP’s behind-the-scenes documentary series Racing on the Edge, released today.

A crowning achievement for Exmouth sailing charity
A crowning achievement for Exmouth sailing charity
Monday, 11 August 2025

The Exe Sailability Project, which provides access to sailing for disadvantaged people, has been presented with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service by the Rear Admiral Chris Snow.

Gill Appointed Official Technical Clothing Partner for ExpeditionZero
Gill Appointed Official Technical Clothing Partner for ExpeditionZero
Monday, 11 August 2025

Gill has been named the Official Technical Clothing Partner for ExpeditionZero.

Collision sends two boats back to Kiel after high speed start to The Ocean Race Europe
Collision sends two boats back to Kiel after high speed start to The Ocean Race Europe
Sunday, 10 August 2025

All crew safe after Team Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing touch at high speed.

Fabulous, flying finish for Cowes Week 2025
Fabulous, flying finish for Cowes Week 2025
Friday, 08 August 2025

With the spectacle of many of the fleets finishing in the sunshine, downwind under spinnaker, this year’s Cowes Week concluded in style.

Cowes Week Day 6: Breeze and competition ramps up
Cowes Week Day 6: Breeze and competition ramps up
Thursday, 07 August 2025

The penultimate day of Cowes Week 2025 delivered great winds with some fruity gusts and choppy seas to challenge competitors as the competition for the top prizes heats up.

Sailing to make Commonwealth Youth Games debut at Malta 2027
Sailing to make Commonwealth Youth Games debut at Malta 2027
Thursday, 07 August 2025

Sailing will be part of the sport programme for the eighth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in Malta, marking the first time that sailing has been included in the event. 

Cowes Week Day 5: Flying Jenny wins the Britannia Cup
Cowes Week Day 5: Flying Jenny wins the Britannia Cup
Wednesday, 06 August 2025

The biggest boats in Class Zero today were joined today by Tony Langley’s Gladiator, which will be racing for the rest of the week. The battle for the Britannia Cup was between these giants, IRC1 and the Cape 31s.

Bin it – before it hits the ocean: Marine charity volunteers urge public to take responsibility for beach litter
Bin it – before it hits the ocean: Marine charity volunteers urge public to take responsibility for beach litter
Wednesday, 06 August 2025

To mark the return of the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean, which runs from the 19 – 28 September, the charity shares perspectives from beach clean volunteers – the individuals driving positive change for o...

Cowes Week Day 4: Racing women and mini-series winners
Cowes Week Day 4: Racing women and mini-series winners
Tuesday, 05 August 2025

With three mini-series concluding today, lively winds and brilliant sunshine, there was plenty of action on the fourth day of Cowes Week 2025.

Cowes Week Day 3: Weekend warriors and inspiring figures
Cowes Week Day 3: Weekend warriors and inspiring figures
Monday, 04 August 2025

With the decision to abandon racing for the day taken on Sunday evening, many crews took the opportunity to rest and gear themselves up for the rest of the week.

The Royal Society of Marine Artists’ (RSMA) Celebrates 80 Years of Showcasing the UK’s Finest Marine Art
The Royal Society of Marine Artists’ (RSMA) Celebrates 80 Years of Showcasing the UK’s Finest Marine Art
Monday, 04 August 2025

The Royal Society of Marine Artists’ (RSMA) Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries in London, is widely recognised as the UK’s most significant showcase of marine art – a genre of special significance to an island nation whose front...

The price is not always right
The price is not always right
Monday, 04 August 2025

For years there’s been a persistent belief that boats do not really depreciate. Or, if they do, it’s so slow it hardly matters. In this piece, Boatshed.com founder, Neil Chapman, explains what really happens in the boat sales market, what boat...

Renewable HVO fuel for greener work and play from Falmouth Harbour
Renewable HVO fuel for greener work and play from Falmouth Harbour
Saturday, 02 August 2025

Falmouth Harbour is now among the Harbours and Port Authorities in the UK using renewable HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) to fuel its fleet of workboats.

Rib Shop expands operations at MDL’s Hamble Point Marina with new showroom
Rib Shop expands operations at MDL’s Hamble Point Marina with new showroom
Friday, 01 August 2025

MDL Marinas has announced that long-standing tenant Rib Shop Ltd has expanded its presence at Hamble Point Marina, and now also occupies Unit 6, Firefly Road. 

CENTENARY WINNER ANNOUNCED
CENTENARY WINNER ANNOUNCED
Thursday, 31 July 2025

With no yacht left on the course capable of bettering the corrected time posted by Leon, the French yacht has been declared overall winner of the centenary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race.

Premier Marinas retains EcoVadis Silver and celebrates a successful community coastal cleanup initiative
Premier Marinas retains EcoVadis Silver and celebrates a successful community coastal cleanup initiative
Thursday, 31 July 2025

In celebration of their ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, Premier Marinas is proud to announce the retention of its EcoVadis Silver rating, placing them in the top 11% of companies assessed by EcoVadis – a globally trusted ...

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