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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.

A Guide to Responsible Boating
A Guide to Responsible Boating
Friday, 22 March 2024

On World Water Day, European Boating Industry and The SeaCleaners have announced the publication of The Guide on Responsible Boating. This comprehensive guide is a call to action for boaters worldwide to be involved combatting plastic pollution in...

New Build Boats with Boatshed - Macan Boats
New Build Boats with Boatshed - Macan Boats
Friday, 22 March 2024

Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats, fishing boats and even innovative stand up boats!

Pressure mounts as all ten teams prepare for SailGP’s historic return to Lyttelton Harbour
Pressure mounts as all ten teams prepare for SailGP’s historic return to Lyttelton Harbour
Friday, 22 March 2024 Following a spectacular inaugural event in 2023, this year’s ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch is expected to make history as the world’s largest-ever ticketed sailing event – with 22,000 attendees expected to visit Lyt...
Rooster Revive Launched
Rooster Revive Launched
Thursday, 21 March 2024

Rooster®  is launching Rooster Revive, its new repair service aimed at helping customers extend the lifespan of their wetsuits, clothing, sails, boat bags and more.

Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition officially underway
Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition officially underway
Thursday, 21 March 2024

University Staff and students enjoy visit to Sunseeker International to learn more about the competition and tour the Sunseeker Shipyard and Technology centre

New reasons to visit Buckler’s Hard for spring and Easter
New reasons to visit Buckler’s Hard for spring and Easter
Thursday, 21 March 2024

From the season’s first River Cruises to a free art exhibition and fun with the Buzztastic Bee-Balancing Blundershow at Family Conservation Awareness Day, here are new reasons to visit Buckler’s Hard this spring and Easter:

40 Years of IRC Rating  Made by sailors for sailors
40 Years of IRC Rating Made by sailors for sailors
Thursday, 21 March 2024

In 2024 the International Rating Certificate (IRC) celebrates 40 years of yacht rating around the world.

INVESTMENT IN MIDLANDS HEADQUARTERS AND DISTRIBUTION CENTRE
INVESTMENT IN MIDLANDS HEADQUARTERS AND DISTRIBUTION CENTRE
Thursday, 21 March 2024

Aftermarket distributor of parts and accessories to the static and touring caravan, motorhome and marine sectors, LKQ Leisure and Marine, has announced the completion of a £400,000 programme of investment in its Central UK distribution centr...

Cruising Association urges vigilance for orca encounters in The Bay of Biscay, Iberian Peninsula and Strait of Gibraltar
Cruising Association urges vigilance for orca encounters in The Bay of Biscay, Iberian Peninsula and Strait of Gibraltar
Thursday, 21 March 2024

As the cruising season arrives along the Atlantic coasts of France, Portugal, Spain and through the Strait of Gibraltar, the Cruising Association (CA) urges vigilance for potential orca encounters.

Helly Hansen to donate 25% of all UK online sales to RNLI during May
Helly Hansen to donate 25% of all UK online sales to RNLI during May
Thursday, 21 March 2024

 Helly Hansen is continuing its support to charity partner, RNLI’s Mayday campaign by donating 25 per cent of all UK online sales during May to the RNLI, as it has done since 2018.

Karpaz Gate Marina Recognised as Marina of the Year
Karpaz Gate Marina Recognised as Marina of the Year
Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Karpaz Gate Marina, in North Cyprus, has won the prestigious Marina of the Year – Cyprus award in the 2024 LUXlife Travel and Tourism Awards.

Winners and losers Leg 4 of McIntyre Ocean Globe Race
Winners and losers Leg 4 of McIntyre Ocean Globe Race
Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Former Whitbread Round the World Race winner L’Esprit d’équipe FR (85) takes first in IRC in Leg 4 of the Ocean Globe Race. The three-time Whitbread entrant, skippered by Lionel Regnier, and supported by LES SABLES D’OLONN...

Rewilding projects show recovery of marine wildlife and habitats is possible
Rewilding projects show recovery of marine wildlife and habitats is possible
Wednesday, 20 March 2024

To celebrate World Rewilding Day (20 March 2024) the Marine Conservation Society shares some of its most successful restorative projects.  

New report shows simple measures needed to cut beach plastic pollution
New report shows simple measures needed to cut beach plastic pollution
Wednesday, 20 March 2024

The Marine Conservation Society has launched its annual State of our Beaches 2023 report, highlighting the need for less single-use plastic items and more refillable options.  

SESCA’s 2024 Season Preview
SESCA’s 2024 Season Preview
Wednesday, 20 March 2024

The St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Association’s 2024 season starts on Good Friday, 29 March at Lackford Lake, 5 miles NW of Bury St Edmunds.

Young gun Heathcote and Team GB veteran Grube win Paris 2024 selection
Young gun Heathcote and Team GB veteran Grube win Paris 2024 selection
Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Sailors Vita Heathcote and Chris Grube will compete for Team GB in the mixed dinghy class at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the British Olympic Association has announced.

New Captain takes the helm
New Captain takes the helm
Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Captain David Dominy, a former Royal Navy Captain, has joined Surrey-based maritime charity The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society as its new CEO.

Falmouth Pilot Boat to carry hero’s name back to land of his birth
Falmouth Pilot Boat to carry hero’s name back to land of his birth
Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Falmouth’s 46-year-old pilot boat LK Mitchell will leave the Harbour for a new working role on the West coast of Scotland in September this year – a fitting next stage for a vessel which has provided an incredible service for the Cornish ...
New BoatLife Fishing Championship Launched
New BoatLife Fishing Championship Launched
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

A new national Fishing Championship was officially launched to much acclaim at the BoatLife show last month.

World Sailing opens applications for courses for women coaches and officials
World Sailing opens applications for courses for women coaches and officials
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

After the success of the five Race Management Clinics and four Technical Courses held in 2023, World Sailing is once again opening applications for Member National Authorities (MNAs), events, Class Associations and sailing clubs to develop women c...

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