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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.

SBS BoatLife Angling Village to welcome exciting line-up of top brands
SBS BoatLife Angling Village to welcome exciting line-up of top brands
Tuesday, 01 November 2022

Introducing a brand new dimension to SBS BoatLife 2023, the Angling Village will further open up this popular activity to enthusiasts old and new. An excellent opportunity to become fully immersed in all-things fishing, the zone will host a large ...

Britain’s Sam Goodchild among the Route du Rhum favourites
Britain’s Sam Goodchild among the Route du Rhum favourites
Tuesday, 01 November 2022

French based British skipper Sam Goodchild lines up for his second Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe as one of the widely tipped favourites to win the Ocean Fifty multihull class.

Safety paramount for Pip Hare during Route du Rhum first hours
Safety paramount for Pip Hare during Route du Rhum first hours
Tuesday, 01 November 2022

Approaching her first Route du Rhum-Destination Pip Hare is taking a necessarily cautious approach, especially for the first 24-36 hours. The British skipper lit up the last Vendée Globe with her effervescent joie-de-vie during her first a...

Report finds sailor ‘contributed to his death’ through lack of safety equipment
Report finds sailor ‘contributed to his death’ through lack of safety equipment
Tuesday, 01 November 2022

US Sailing has finished its investigation into the death of a yacht captain during the 52nd Annual Newport to Bermuda Race, on 19 June, 2022.

End game: What next for the end-of-life boat sector? 
End game: What next for the end-of-life boat sector? 
Tuesday, 01 November 2022

While the maritime industry is slowly making moves to improve sustainability agendas, the past is simultaneously catching up with it. Today, a huge wave of boats built in the 60s and 70s are reaching their natural end, and it’s an issue the...

UK lithium-ion battery firm secures funding to avert collapse
UK lithium-ion battery firm secures funding to avert collapse
Tuesday, 01 November 2022

UK battery manufacturer Britishvolt has been saved from the brink of collapse after securing last-minute funding.

Highfield Boats appoints managing director for Europe
Highfield Boats appoints managing director for Europe
Tuesday, 01 November 2022

Aluminium RIB manufacturer Highfield Boats has appointed Mathilde Delfour as its new managing director for its European operation.

‘New era’ for World Sailing after reform proposal approved
‘New era’ for World Sailing after reform proposal approved
Tuesday, 01 November 2022

World Sailing has voted overwhelmingly, with a 93.85 per cent majority, to approve changes to its governance structure and modernise its constitution.

In pictures: On board Benetti’s 50m B.Now superyacht Iryna
In pictures: On board Benetti’s 50m B.Now superyacht Iryna
Tuesday, 01 November 2022

Italian luxury boatbuilder Benetti has released the first photos of its new 50-metre B.Now superyacht Iryna, which debuted at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show in September.

Sunreef appoints exclusive dealer for Australia
Sunreef appoints exclusive dealer for Australia
Tuesday, 01 November 2022

Sunreef Yachts has appointed Ray White Marine as its exclusive dealer for Sunreef Yachts in Australia.

Have a beer on Boatshed :)
Have a beer on Boatshed :)
Tuesday, 01 November 2022

FREE beer? What's the catch?

New Look at The Deck
New Look at The Deck
Monday, 31 October 2022

The Deck at Penarth Marina reveals unique accommodation and fresh new look.

Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche sold
Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche sold
Monday, 31 October 2022

Italian luxury shipyard Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) has been sold, and a new CEO appointed.

VIDEO: Outrage as raw sewage pumped into water at Cornish beach
VIDEO: Outrage as raw sewage pumped into water at Cornish beach
Monday, 31 October 2022

Raw sewage was pumped into the water at a picturesque public beach in Cornwall this weekend, in the latest in a series of water pollution incidents across the country this year.

boot Düsseldorf launches new show stage for 2023
boot Düsseldorf launches new show stage for 2023
Monday, 31 October 2022

boot Düsseldorf and the European Boating Industry (EBI) are launching the ‘Blue Innovation Dock’ (BID), a new stage at the show, which will run 21 to 29 January 2023.

‘Boating under the influence’: Over 350,000 boaters contacted over alcohol concerns
‘Boating under the influence’: Over 350,000 boaters contacted over alcohol concerns
Monday, 31 October 2022

Law enforcement agencies from across the United States have revealed they contacted over 350,000 boaters in one weekend, as part of an ongoing campaign designed to encourage safe boating habits around alcohol.

ePropulsion appoints new distributor in Sweden
ePropulsion appoints new distributor in Sweden
Monday, 31 October 2022

Chinese-Hong Kong electric outboard manufacturer ePropulsion has appointed KGK Motor AB as its distributor in Sweden.

British America’s Cup team Ineos Britannia launches T6 test boat
British America’s Cup team Ineos Britannia launches T6 test boat
Monday, 31 October 2022

The British America’s Cup team, Ineos Britannia, has launched its first test boat for the 37th America’s Cup.

Folding propeller firm appoints account manager
Folding propeller firm appoints account manager
Monday, 31 October 2022

Danish folding propeller manufacturer Flexofold has announced the appointment of Kristjan Pigsborg Kristjansen as its new key account manager.

New product launch and Dame award nomination for VERSADOCK
New product launch and Dame award nomination for VERSADOCK
Friday, 28 October 2022

Versadock has announced the launch of a new product and the nomination for a highly prestigious Dame award.

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