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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.

MDL Marinas partners with Royal Southampton Yacht Club for racing series
MDL Marinas partners with Royal Southampton Yacht Club for racing series
Monday, 27 November 2023

Supporting the local sailing community, MDL Marinas has announced it has become the boat and title race sponsor of the Royal Southampton Yacht Club’s (RSYC) Southampton Water and Double-Handed race series.

Solent Partners set to boost region’s collective growth and sustainability
Solent Partners set to boost region’s collective growth and sustainability
Monday, 27 November 2023

Solent Partners was introduced today to firmly establish a nationally recognised, industry-led partnership to promote the collective prosperity and sustainability of the Solent economy.  

National Historic Ships UK Awards 2023 – Winners Announced
National Historic Ships UK Awards 2023 – Winners Announced
Thursday, 23 November 2023

The winners of the Photography Competition, Marsh Volunteer Awards, Excellence in Maritime Conservation Award and Flagships of the Year were revealed during an Awards Ceremony filmed at The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh and str...

SailGP highlights commitment to climate action with first ever Race For The Future takeover in Dubai
SailGP highlights commitment to climate action with first ever Race For The Future takeover in Dubai
Thursday, 23 November 2023 SailGP will highlight its ongoing commitment and passion to climate action with the first of many Race For The Future takeovers at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas, taking place 9 – 10 December.  Held at the...
Salcombe Gin partners with the heroic RNLI
Salcombe Gin partners with the heroic RNLI
Thursday, 23 November 2023

With a love and respect for the sea at the heart of everything they do, multi-award winning Salcombe Gin has partnered with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to launch ‘Four Seas’ by Salcombe Gin.  Commemora...

Yachting Ventures and EBI Call For Startups To Join Pitching Competition At boot Düsseldorf 2024
Yachting Ventures and EBI Call For Startups To Join Pitching Competition At boot Düsseldorf 2024
Thursday, 23 November 2023

The winning startup will receive a free stand at boot Düsseldorf 2025 as well as other benefits.

Shakespeare® Marine crowned ‘most innovative marine antenna manufacturer’ at British Made Awards 2023
Shakespeare® Marine crowned ‘most innovative marine antenna manufacturer’ at British Made Awards 2023
Thursday, 23 November 2023

Shakespeare® Marine was crowned the winner of the ‘most innovative marine antenna manufacturing company’ at this year’s British Made Awards.

PREMIER MARINAS ACQUIRES TRAFALGAR WHARF SITE
PREMIER MARINAS ACQUIRES TRAFALGAR WHARF SITE
Thursday, 23 November 2023

The Trafalgar Group has completed the sale of the Trafalgar Wharf site in Portsmouth Harbour, including the dry stack boat storage and Trafalgar Shipyard to Premier Marinas for an undisclosed sum.

Spectacular OGR Southern Ocean Sleigh Rides
Spectacular OGR Southern Ocean Sleigh Rides
Thursday, 23 November 2023

It doesn’t come much better, or closer racing than this at the bottom of the world, deep in the Southern Ocean. Pen Duick VI FR (14), skipped by Marie Tabarly, is first on the leaderboard, IRC ranking and Flyer Class. She and her h...

Sailing the World
Sailing the World
Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Zach (27) and Becka (27), both from the South of England, have transformed their dreams into reality, transitioning from landlubbers to seasoned sailors. Deciding to ditch traditional conventions of entering the property market and now travelling ...

New electric propulsion products from EVOY
New electric propulsion products from EVOY
Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Evoy expands its motor fleet with two powerful new inboards, increased battery selection, and range extension capability.

UK cadets are very different from their global counterparts
UK cadets are very different from their global counterparts
Wednesday, 22 November 2023

The first conference for UK cadets has revealed some stark contrasts with their fellow Gen Z seafarers across the globe.  

Swapping horsepower for sail power
Swapping horsepower for sail power
Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Adrian Newey OBE, Chief Technical Officer at Red Bull Racing F1 Team, has chosen Oyster Yachts to build his ‘dream bluewater sailing boat’, with the ambition one day to sail around the world.

December 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
December 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Are you thinking about selling your boat?

savvy navvy appointed first navigation partner at leading seagrass symposium event
savvy navvy appointed first navigation partner at leading seagrass symposium event
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

As the first navigation app on the market showcasing global seagrass, savvy navvy was appointed an official Blue Meadows project partner at the inaugural UK Seagrass Symposium organised by the Ocean Conservation Trust.

And the winner is… 
And the winner is… 
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

PlainSailing.com had hundreds of votes for their University Sailing Club Sponsorship scheme 2023/24, but there can only be one winner….

British Marine members enjoy a successful METSTRADE 2023
British Marine members enjoy a successful METSTRADE 2023
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

METSTRADE 2023 has proved a great success for British Marine members as thousands of visitors headed to the world’s largest trade exhibition of marine equipment, materials and systems.

Yamaha Marine UK welcomes M.E.S. Racing to its on-water race team
Yamaha Marine UK welcomes M.E.S. Racing to its on-water race team
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Hot on the heels of an extremely successful season, Yamaha Marine UK has announced that M.E.S. Racing is now a Yamaha supported racing team sponsored by Deeside based Yamaha dealer M.E.S. Powersports.

Sir Ben Ainslie on RNLI’s 200 Voices
Sir Ben Ainslie on RNLI’s 200 Voices
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Episode 96 of the RNLI’s 200 Voices podcast sees Sir Ben Ainslie tell listeners of the time Falmouth lifeboat saved him and his family as a child and when he and fellow Olympian Ian Percy capsized on Hayling Sandbar and had to be rescued by ...

TV Presenter Dan Snow launches Christmas match-funding campaign with Tall Ships Youth Trust
TV Presenter Dan Snow launches Christmas match-funding campaign with Tall Ships Youth Trust
Tuesday, 21 November 2023

One of the UK’s largest youth development and outdoor learning charities, Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT) has announced its participation in the Big Give’s match-funding Christmas Challenge for the fifth consecutive year.

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