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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.

March 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
March 2023 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 27 February 2023

Are you considering selling your boat? And want to sell your boat quickly with a Boatshed broker?

Record breaking year for The Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge
Record breaking year for The Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge
Sunday, 26 February 2023

It was announced at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show on Saturday that a record breaking 17 university sailing clubs (USCs) successfully completed this year’s The Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge, sponsored by Roos...

VIDEO: Young and exciting talent recognised at YJA Awards
VIDEO: Young and exciting talent recognised at YJA Awards
Sunday, 26 February 2023

The 2022 YJA Yachtsman of the Year and YJA Young Sailor of the Year trophies, regarded as the most prestigious awards in British boating, were awarded on the Main Stage at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show on Saturday afternoon.

Wild start to Leg 3 from Cape Town
Wild start to Leg 3 from Cape Town
Sunday, 26 February 2023

It was an extraordinary ‘stop-go’ type of start to Leg 3 of The Ocean Race in Table Bay as the five-boat IMOCA fleet set out on their 12,750nm adventure towards Itajaí in Brazil.

Portsmouth Yardstick numbers for the year ahead released
Portsmouth Yardstick numbers for the year ahead released
Friday, 24 February 2023

The RYA has announced that the 2023 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show will mark the release date for the Portsmouth Yardstick Number list for the year ahead.

Weymouth Marina expands boat sales offering with new boatpoint office
Weymouth Marina expands boat sales offering with new boatpoint office
Friday, 24 February 2023

boatpoint, a leading boat sales company founded by national boating business, boatfolk, unveils a new office in Weymouth Marina.

London Luxury Afloat 2023 – tickets available now!
London Luxury Afloat 2023 – tickets available now!
Friday, 24 February 2023

Tickets are now on sale for London Luxury Afloat 2023, an unmissable luxury yachting event taking place in the heart of the capital (St. Katharine Docks, 18-22 April 2023).

Olympic champion sailor Eilidh McIntyre retires
Olympic champion sailor Eilidh McIntyre retires
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Tokyo 2020 champion Eilidh McIntyre has announced she is retiring from Olympic campaigning.

Celebrating 2,000 miles of national treasures at Crick Boat Show
Celebrating 2,000 miles of national treasures at Crick Boat Show
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Canal & River Trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, will be celebrating the 2,000 miles of national treasures in its care at this year’s Crick Boat Show, 27-29 May.

Join the sustainable boating community at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Join the sustainable boating community at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Make your commitment to ‘Respect, Protect and Enjoy!’ our coasts and waterways at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (25 – 26 February). 

February 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
February 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Our February 2023 BoatBid auction opened for bidding on Monday 20th February and will continue through to Sunday 26th February.

The Secret Waterfront Hotel
The Secret Waterfront Hotel
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Nestled discreetly overlooking the marina and the Firth of Clyde, an Ayrshire hotel is making waves in the hospitality sector just three years after opening.

MDL expands dry berthing and dry stack facilities to offer customers greater choice and flexibility
MDL expands dry berthing and dry stack facilities to offer customers greater choice and flexibility
Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Offering its customers even more choice when it comes to boat storage and care, MDL Marinas is launching new dry berthing facilities at its Sparkes Marina.

SBS BoatLife closes on a high
SBS BoatLife closes on a high
Monday, 20 February 2023

SBS BoatLife drew a top-quality crowd over four days at the NEC, putting this Midlands show firmly on the map.

Maiden set to race this year
Maiden set to race this year
Monday, 20 February 2023

The iconic yacht Maiden and her all-female crew will enter the 2023 Ocean Global Race Starting in Europe in September.

A SailGP day that won’t be forgotten…
A SailGP day that won’t be forgotten…
Monday, 20 February 2023

The dramatic first day at last month’s Australia SailGP was plagued by technical issues, near capsizes, messy manoeuvres and even an Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team crew member falling overboard.

WEST SYSTEM epoxy offers masterclass in transforming boat repairs
WEST SYSTEM epoxy offers masterclass in transforming boat repairs
Saturday, 18 February 2023

Visitors to the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2023 are being encouraged to attend a half hour masterclass on using the WEST SYSTEM® Mini Pack for two-stop bonding, filleting and sheathing.

Freedom Boat Club coming to Loch Lomond
Freedom Boat Club coming to Loch Lomond
Friday, 17 February 2023

Freedom Boat Club’s newest Club will be at Loch Lomond, providing direct access to Scotland’s largest lake, famous for its scenery, mountains and large expanses of open water.

Boatshed Crew are at the Miami Boatshow 2023
Boatshed Crew are at the Miami Boatshow 2023
Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Reach out anytime to Neil Chapman

British Marine at SBS BoatLife
British Marine at SBS BoatLife
Tuesday, 14 February 2023

British Marine will be joining over 150 exhibitors and 200+ boats at SBS BoatLife 2023, which will be taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 16-19th of February 2023.

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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.

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