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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.

Digital Yacht wins prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Digital Yacht wins prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Friday, 22 April 2022

Digital Yacht have been awarded a prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade.

Programme giving young people the chance to circumnavigate the globe returns to Scotland
Programme giving young people the chance to circumnavigate the globe returns to Scotland
Thursday, 21 April 2022

A sailing programme giving young people a week of funded training aboard a racing yacht is returning to Scotland’s west coast next week.

Safety Day at Universal Marina on Saturday
Safety Day at Universal Marina on Saturday
Thursday, 21 April 2022

The countdown to Premier Marinas’ Safety Day has begun!

April 2022 BoatBid  - Catalogue Highlights
April 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 20 April 2022

Our April 2022 BoatBid auction opened for bidding on Monday 18th April. The auction will end at 1900hrs(BST) on Sunday 24th April, so head over to BoatBid.com to peruse this month's catalogue.

2022 RYA Youth National champions crowned in North Wales
2022 RYA Youth National champions crowned in North Wales
Tuesday, 19 April 2022

The RYA Youth National Championships returned to Pwllheli, North Wales, over the Easter break as the 2022 champions were crowned across seven youth fleets.

London Luxury Afloat – a ‘mini Monaco’ in the heart of the capital
London Luxury Afloat – a ‘mini Monaco’ in the heart of the capital
Tuesday, 19 April 2022

We are just days away from the first ever London Luxury Afloat showcase when some of the most luxurious sail, power and superyachts will be descending upon the iconic St. Katharine Docks, London (21 – 24 April).

Time to go racing for Tom Dolan
Time to go racing for Tom Dolan
Monday, 18 April 2022

A long, comprehensive spring season of training and preparation comes to an end Tuesday as Irish solo offshore sailor Tom Dolan takes on the first major solo race of the 2022 season. The Solo Maître Coq is the traditional curtain raiser, the...

Littlehampton RNLI respond to multiple callouts at Easter, including a shipwreck
Littlehampton RNLI respond to multiple callouts at Easter, including a shipwreck
Monday, 18 April 2022

It has been a busy few days for the charity’s volunteer lifeboat crews as the good weather has tempted people to head out to sea, but despite the calm conditions incidents can still happen. 

Royal Museums Greenwich to celebrate World Oceans Day
Royal Museums Greenwich to celebrate World Oceans Day
Saturday, 16 April 2022

Royal Museums Greenwich will celebrate World Oceans Day 2022 on 11 June with a series of events at the National Maritime Museum. World Oceans Day takes place on 8 June every year as a celebration of the ocean and humankind’s continuing relia...

Poole Sailability is the Official Charity of The International Paint Poole Regatta 2022
Poole Sailability is the Official Charity of The International Paint Poole Regatta 2022
Friday, 15 April 2022

With entries closing on 24 April, the Poole Regatta committee have announced Poole Sailability as the official charity for the 2022 event. 

Early bird tickets to SIBS on sale now
Early bird tickets to SIBS on sale now
Friday, 15 April 2022

If you are planning on heading to the Southampton International Boat Show 2022 (16 – 25 September) then make sure you take advantage of the exclusive early bird ticket offer.

Ian Walker to Step Down as RYA Racing Director
Ian Walker to Step Down as RYA Racing Director
Friday, 15 April 2022

Ian Walker MBE is stepping down from his position as RYA Racing Director.

London Luxury Afloat – New exhibitors announced
London Luxury Afloat – New exhibitors announced
Thursday, 14 April 2022

With just one week to go until the first ever London Luxury Afloat showcase, tickets are still available offering discerning boat buyers a unique opportunity to view some of the very best in high end, luxury sailing, motor and superyachts in the h...

Hattie Rogers becomes SailGP Inspire WASZP Female Champion and Fastest Female F50 Helm!
Hattie Rogers becomes SailGP Inspire WASZP Female Champion and Fastest Female F50 Helm!
Thursday, 14 April 2022

In March, Lymington sailor Hattie Rogers (21) competed in the inaugural SailGP Inspire WASZP Grand Final Championship in San Francisco Bay, representing Great Britain with fellow sailor Zac Blomeley (20). 

Nordic Folkboat: the most successful design in the Round the Island Race
Nordic Folkboat: the most successful design in the Round the Island Race
Thursday, 14 April 2022

This year celebrating its 80th anniversary, the Nordic Folkboat stands out as the most successful design in the history of the Round the Island Race with remarkable competitive longevity.

VIDEO: Vendée Arctique
VIDEO: Vendée Arctique
Wednesday, 13 April 2022

The start of the Vendée Arctique, the first chapter of the Vendée Globe 2024 adventure, will be on 12 June. The skippers will leave Les Sables d’Olonne and head north towards the icy waters of the Arctic Circle.

Sunseeker on Show a huge success
Sunseeker on Show a huge success
Tuesday, 12 April 2022

The inaugural ‘Sunseeker on Show’ event hosted by Sunseeker London Group has drawn to a close. Clients and dealers travelled from around the world to visit shipyard headquarters in Poole, where a 10-day event showcasing the latest Suns...

MS sailors embark on Oceans of Hope Challenge with Tall Ships Youth Trust
MS sailors embark on Oceans of Hope Challenge with Tall Ships Youth Trust
Tuesday, 12 April 2022

A crew of 13 sailors with multiple sclerosis set sail on 9 April on an eight-day adventure from Portsmouth to Belfast, on board an iconic 72ft Challenger yacht with Tall Ships Youth Trust.

PREMIER AGAPI BOAT CLUB OPEN DAY
PREMIER AGAPI BOAT CLUB OPEN DAY
Tuesday, 12 April 2022

Discover the pleasures of high-end subscription boating at the Premier Agapi Boat Club Open Day on 1 May, at its new UK club base at Chichester Marina.

Marine Academy opens as part of £75m development
Marine Academy opens as part of £75m development
Tuesday, 12 April 2022

A new marine academy that aims to close the skills gap and meet the demands of a changing marine and maritime sector has officially opened on the banks of the River Dart.

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