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A river bar has been made by volunteers at Glasgow’s Clyde Maritime Centre and installed in the Tall Ship Glenlee, a three-masted museum ship which operates as a visitor attraction and events venue.

After months of waiting for DEFRA to announce its decision on future grant funding for the Canal & River Trust (CRT), and less than a fortnight after the launch of Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW), the Secretary of State has now confirmed...

Boatshed.com has extended its franchises in Trinidad, Portugal and Spain, giving it a presence  in more than 80 locations in 18 countries.   

The development of the marine services hub at Victoria Quay in Gosport continues at pace following the construction of the hoist dock last year.

The Rolex Fastnet Race is indisputably one of the sailing world’s premier offshore classics.

Ian Wyllie, who bought a boat via Boatshed IOW in February 2021 is taking on the challenge of sailing around Britain single handed. Here is his latest update:

This year’s Southampton International Boat Show offers even more opportunities to see, try and buy with an increased number of retail and chandlery stands selling everything from the latest clothing, footwear, beachwear and accessories to sp...

HRH The Princess Royal took to the water at Port Edgar Marina on 5 July to launch Wetwheels Edinburgh, a specially adapted powerboat giving disabled people access to the water.

Cowes Week is delighted to announce that Cowes Yacht Haven, the marina at the heart of the Medina River and the spiritual home of Cowes Week has become an Official Sponsor, further increasing the support they already give the event in 2023.

UKSA recently welcomed its Patron Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to its Founders’ Club dinner event to share some of the inspirational stories of beneficiaries the charity’s fundraising has contributed to.

Cornwall has become the first county to contribute data to global seagrass initiative, #ProtectOurBeds, a new campaign digitally mapping sensitive seabed locations for marine users in the savvy navvy app.

The Paris 2024 test event is taking place in Provencal capital of Marseille in the south of France from 9 – 16 July.

British sports boat manufacturer, Fletcher, announces the details of its new F23, set to launch in July 2023 and be ready for delivery from March 2024.

Most would regard sailing 30,000 miles around the world via the three great capes, an epic, life-changing achievement in itself.

Orient Express Racing Team — the French Challenger for the 37th America’s Cup — has reached another significant milestone en route to next year’s showdown in Barcelona with the unveiling of the sailing squad. The announceme...

By Ken Read, President of North Sails

Tailor your visit and enjoy the very best boat show hospitality in the VIP Quayside Club, Quaterdeck Bar or onboard the tall ship ‘Thalsassa’ – perfect for entertaining clients or treating your staff!

The New York Vendée – Les Sables d’Olonne will start off New York on 29 May 2024.

This month we are in the lovely county of Dorset paying a visit to Poole Quay Boat Haven.