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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

£6 million investment to trigger new phase for UK nature recovery
£6 million investment to trigger new phase for UK nature recovery
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

The Wildlife Trusts ramp-up plans to combat nature crisis with new rewilding programme.

Glasgow’s Ultimate Boats delivers fully recyclable workboat to tidal turbine pioneer Orbital Marine
Glasgow’s Ultimate Boats delivers fully recyclable workboat to tidal turbine pioneer Orbital Marine
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

ExoTechnologies, the maritime green technologies start-up, has delivered a fully recyclable, high-performance workboat to pioneering tidal turbine developers Orbital Marine Power to support its offshore operation.

Nine-year-old saved by RNLI Float to Live advice returns to lifeboat station to thank his rescuer and Lifeboat crew
Nine-year-old saved by RNLI Float to Live advice returns to lifeboat station to thank his rescuer and Lifeboat crew
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

The RNLI is reminding anyone heading to the coast this bank holiday weekend how to Float to Live, after a nine-year-old was rescued thanks to the lifesaving technique.  

Rose Road Association Charity Swim returns to the Southampton International Boat Show
Rose Road Association Charity Swim returns to the Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Following the hugely successful inaugural event in 2022 the Rose Road Association mass swim event returns at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show on Sunday 17 September.

August 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
August 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Head over to BoatBid.com to take a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!

PlainSailing.com nominated a British Travel Award
PlainSailing.com nominated a British Travel Award
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

PlainSailing.com are on the shortlist for the ‘Best travel company for adventure holidays’ award.

boatpoint’s Southampton Used Boat Show
boatpoint’s Southampton Used Boat Show
Tuesday, 22 August 2023

boatpoint’s Southampton Used Boat Show is set for 22 – 24 September.

Ocean Globe Race pre-start festivities kick off next week
Ocean Globe Race pre-start festivities kick off next week
Tuesday, 22 August 2023

With the race yachts and competing crews arriving daily, all is now set for the Ocean Globe Race pre-start festivities which will kick off next week in the Race Village at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. And there’s somethin...

Southampton International Boat Show launches The Beach Haven & Watersports Lake
Southampton International Boat Show launches The Beach Haven & Watersports Lake
Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Brand new for 2023 – enjoy watersports experiences and the city centre’s only sandy beach.

Bembridge Harbour Family Fun Weekend
Bembridge Harbour Family Fun Weekend
Tuesday, 22 August 2023

The Bembridge Harbour Family Fun Weekend took place over 18 – 20 August.

VIDEO: France become the sixth team to sail in the 37th America’s Cup
VIDEO: France become the sixth team to sail in the 37th America’s Cup
Tuesday, 22 August 2023

The Orient Express Racing Team base at the western end of the Port Vell became an operational sailing base with the maiden sail of their new AC40 replete with its eye-catching blue and gold livery to match the sailing talent onboard. The anniversa...

Britain’s kite girls lead the way at Sailing World Championships
Britain’s kite girls lead the way at Sailing World Championships
Monday, 21 August 2023

Britain showed its strength in the Olympics’ most exciting new sailing discipline, bringing home two world championship medals in the burgeoning Formula Kite class.

VIDEO: Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 finalists announced
VIDEO: Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 finalists announced
Saturday, 19 August 2023

Finalists shortlisted for the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 have been announced. 

Suzuki Goes Large at The Southampton Boat Show
Suzuki Goes Large at The Southampton Boat Show
Saturday, 19 August 2023

There will be even more Suzuki-powered boats on the water than in previous years as well as the very latest outboard technology on display in the form of the new DF350AMD with its integrated steering system, which allows for more streamlined riggi...

Bangor Marina achieves prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Award
Bangor Marina achieves prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Award
Friday, 18 August 2023

Bangor Marina has been honoured with the highly coveted 5 Gold Anchor Award by the Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), a recognition that solidifies its position as one of the premier marinas in the world.

Ocean First Marine launches new ranges of RIBS and Fast Fishing boats at Southampton International Boat Show
Ocean First Marine launches new ranges of RIBS and Fast Fishing boats at Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 18 August 2023

See the World Premier of Norden 600 from 3D Craft, Featherlight range of ultra-lightweight aluminium RIBs and Nividic 550 RIB.

Monty Halls set to give talk during Southampton International Boat Show
Monty Halls set to give talk during Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 17 August 2023

Join Raymarine at Britain’s biggest festival of boating and watersports, the Southampton International Boat Show from the 15 – 23 September 2023.

St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival
St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival
Wednesday, 16 August 2023

This September, the annual boating extravaganza that is St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival will see over 40 beautiful vintage and exquisitely preserved vessels assemble in the historic central basin of the marina in London.

savvy navvy promotes safety with free accounts for qualified boating instructors
savvy navvy promotes safety with free accounts for qualified boating instructors
Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Marine technology company savvy navvy is offering a free account for qualified boating instructors of its navigation app in a bid to continue to promote water safety to the next generation of boaters across the globe.

Youth Take On The World In Ocean Globe Race
Youth Take On The World In Ocean Globe Race
Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Being old-fashioned is back in fashion – if the numbers are anything to go by! At 1300hr, 10 September, 14 Ocean Globe Race yachts will set sail from the Royal Yacht Squadron start line, Cowes. Onboard, 31 under 24-year-olds step back in tim...

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