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Shootin’ the Breeze… with Jo Cox, Harbour Master at Chichester Harbour
Monday, 01 January 2024Q How have you settled into your new role with Chichester Harbour Conservancy?
JC: It has been a busy but enjoyable few months getting to know the harbour and settling into the role. Thankfully I am supported by an excellent team who all share ...
Hot Topic: The Benefits of Dry Stacking
Monday, 01 January 2024With dry stack berthing at three of its 18 marinas totalling more than 500 spaces, we spoke to MDL Marinas to find out the key benefits of keeping a boat in a dry stack.
Marina Boat Sales
Monday, 01 January 2024Boatshed's Minimum Commission Requirement (MCR)
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The 78th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
Sunday, 31 December 2023The 78th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will go down in history as a relentlessly demanding test of determination, as well as physical and mental resilience.
RNLI volunteers and staff recognised in King’s New Year Honours
Saturday, 30 December 2023Six RNLI volunteers with 189 years of service between them – including the current longest-serving lifeboat crew member, and a shop volunteer of 26 years who has helped generate more than £1M – and an RNLI staff member and former...
Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Wednesday, 27 December 2023Ian 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:
Final Festive OGR Finish into Auckland!
Friday, 22 December 2023They may not be top of the fleet, but White Shadow ESP (17) could certainly be awarded first prize for the most entertaining arrival. Under a grey, cloudy Auckland sky the scene was brightened in Waitemata Harbour by the Swan 57’s billowing ...
AngelNav teams up with Imray
Friday, 22 December 2023The team behind the interactive marine navigation software app AngelNav is joining forces with award-winning nautical chart publishers Imray, widening the global footprint for its users with the inclusion of Imray’s raster charts, with the E...
2023 YJA Yachting Awards – Finalists Revealed
Thursday, 21 December 2023The finalists for the 2023 YJA Yachtsman of the Year, the YJA Young Sailor of the Year and the YJA Young Journalist of the Year have been decided.
E1’s ‘Race to Hong Kong’ revealed with seven events
Thursday, 21 December 2023The UIM E1 World Championship Season 1 will feature seven races around the world, culminating in a final event in Hong Kong.
Non-professional sailors set sail for Christmas at sea on 2,500nm race
Tuesday, 19 December 2023Non-professional sailors set sail for Christmas at sea as they race 2,500nm from Western Australia to New South Wales.
Youth Sailing World Championships 2023 racing round up
Tuesday, 19 December 2023We caught up with the GBR sailors and riders to hear about their experiences from the exhilarating 52nd edition of the 2023 Youth Sailing World Championships in Armação dos Buzios, Brazil.
New UK Maritime Minister speaks first to the industry at Sailors’ Society Carol Service
Monday, 18 December 2023In his first public address to the maritime industry, the new Maritime Minister, Lord Davies of Gower, told those gathered for Sailors‘ Society’s annual Carol Service that this Christmas we need to “spare a thought for our seafar...
Global music icon Marc Anthony joins E1’s star-studded ownership roster
Monday, 18 December 2023The international superstar will launch E1 Team Miami and bring the UIM E1 World Championship to Miami in Season 2 as part of an exciting new venture.
Four more finishers – Leg two
Monday, 18 December 2023Neptune FR (56) has taken 7th place in line honours and a provisional 9th in IRC ranking after crossing the line in a spectacular sunset finish to their Southern Ocean leg. The distinctive 60ft sloop returned to Auckland waters once again having r...
January 2024 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 18 December 2023Are you thinking about selling your boat in 2024?
Helly Hansen Wins German Design Award for New Foil X Jacket
Sunday, 17 December 2023Helly Hansen has received a 2024 German Design Award for the new Foil X Jacket, launching in Summer 2024. Evaluated by an international jury of leading experts from all design disciplines, the jacket is recognised as a Winner in the Excellent Prod...
Six in, Seven to go for leg 2 of McIntyre OGR
Saturday, 16 December 2023Triple Whitbread entrant and 1985/86 winner, L’Esprit d’équipe, crossed the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron at 17:40:03hrs (NZDT), December 16th.
Royal Hospital School Floridian pupil secures place in ILCA U21 World Championships
Friday, 15 December 2023Royal Hospital School in Holbrook, Ipswich, is celebrating year 13 pupil Audrey F, who competed in the ILCA U21 World Championships in Morocco last month.
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