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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.

Pontoon boat builder announces electric model
Pontoon boat builder announces electric model
Friday, 26 August 2022

Godfrey Pontoon Boats, a manufacturer of pontoon boats and subsidiary of US powersports company Polaris, has announced a new model for 2023. The Mighty G is the brand’s first pontoon that was designed from the ground up to be powered by ele...

IBEX 2022’s Education Conference programme released
IBEX 2022’s Education Conference programme released
Friday, 26 August 2022

IBEX says a range of technical education events will be on offer, as part of its education conference, taking place from 27-28 September 2022 in Tampa.

Plymouth chandlery offers free yacht-wash refills
Plymouth chandlery offers free yacht-wash refills
Friday, 26 August 2022

Based in Plymouth’s Mayflower Marina, The Chandlery has started offering Plymouth boat owners free refills of Ecowork Marine’s sustainable yacht wash during August and September. The initiative aims to raise awareness of sustainable p...

Boatshed.com welcomes two new offices in South America
Boatshed.com welcomes two new offices in South America
Friday, 26 August 2022

We are excited to announce we are now operating in Colombia and Panama with two offices opening last month! These are the first offices that Boatshed.com has opened in South America and we're looking to expand the business further in this area....

Princess F65 will have its World Premiere at the Southampton International Boat Show
Princess F65 will have its World Premiere at the Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 25 August 2022

Princess Yachts has revealed that the all-new Princess F65 will have its World Premiere at the Southampton International Boat Show from the 16 – 25 September 2022.

Bentley Motors confirmed as exclusive luxury automotive partners at the Southampton International Boat Show
Bentley Motors confirmed as exclusive luxury automotive partners at the Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 25 August 2022

British Marine, organisers of the Southampton International Boat Show, has confirmed Bentley Motors as the exclusive Luxury Automotive Partner at this year’s show where the Bentayga EWB will make its UK public debut.

Expert advice from the RYA at Southampton International Boat Show
Expert advice from the RYA at Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 25 August 2022

If you’re visiting the Southampton International Boat Show (16-25 September), head to the RYA stand (J120) for all the knowledge and information you need to make the most of your time on the water.

RLSS UK announces new location for second Open Water Festival 2022
RLSS UK announces new location for second Open Water Festival 2022
Thursday, 25 August 2022

After the success of the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s (RLSS UK) Open Water Festival in Evesham, Worcestershire, the charity has announced a second festival which is set to take place at Manvers Lake, Rotherham.

Get advice and tips for a career in the marine industry at Southampton International Boat Show
Get advice and tips for a career in the marine industry at Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 25 August 2022

Tuesday 20 September is Schools, Careers and Apprenticeship Day at the Southampton International Boat Show and British Marine, the team behind the show, will be bringing a series of events to the show to introduce young people to the marine world ...

Car collection left to benefit charities including RNLI
Car collection left to benefit charities including RNLI
Thursday, 25 August 2022 The late Robert Furniss – riding, classic car collector and yachtsman – has left 16 cars to benefit the RNLI and other charities.

Headed by a selection of Rolls-Royce and Bentley models, 16 cars are being offered for sale without reser...

Drought exposes World War II German warships in drying Danube
Drought exposes World War II German warships in drying Danube
Thursday, 25 August 2022

Weeks of severe drought across Europe have seen water levels in rivers and lakes drop to some of the lowest levels on record, with two-thirds of the continent now in a state of alert or warning.

Gulf Craft appoints dealer for France and Monaco
Gulf Craft appoints dealer for France and Monaco
Thursday, 25 August 2022

Gulf Craft has appointed Aqua Marine as the exclusive dealer for its Majesty and Nomad brands in France and Monaco.

New Riva Anniversario to debut in Cannes
New Riva Anniversario to debut in Cannes
Thursday, 25 August 2022

Riva’s new limited edition Anniversario model will be shown at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival in September. The iconic Italian shipyard, which is celebrating its 180th anniversary, will produce only 18 units of the Riva Annivers...

Dugongs declared ‘functionally extinct’ in China
Dugongs declared ‘functionally extinct’ in China
Thursday, 25 August 2022

The dugong, a gentle marine mammal related to the manatee, has become functionally extinct in Chinese waters, a new study conducted by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences has found.

British Marine partners with money management platform
British Marine partners with money management platform
Thursday, 25 August 2022

Payment and currency specialist Equals Money has been announced as exclusive partner to British Marine and will be offering members a free consultation with one of the finance company’s currency specialist team.

Classic Boat Festival returns to London this September
Classic Boat Festival returns to London this September
Thursday, 25 August 2022

St. Katharine Docks will host its 13th Classic Boat Festival on 9-11 September, with visitors invited to enjoy three days of preserved vessels, with a wide array of activities available for the whole family.  

£500,000 towpath project: Grand Union Canal at Leighton Buzzard to reopen
£500,000 towpath project: Grand Union Canal at Leighton Buzzard to reopen
Thursday, 25 August 2022

A £500,000 towpath improvement project on the Grand Union Canal in Leighton Buzzard will reopen on Friday 26 August.

Alfatronix PowerVerter PVPro
Alfatronix PowerVerter PVPro
Thursday, 25 August 2022 Overview

The Alfatronix PowerVerter PVPro range of USB chargers have been completely updated, amalgamating all the great design concepts of USB charging on boats into one simple range. Models are now available offering both USB A and...

Ground-breaking Diploma in Sporting Excellence returns for 2022
Ground-breaking Diploma in Sporting Excellence returns for 2022
Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Are you starting year 12 this September? Are you interested in racing keelboats? Do you want to have a future career in sailing or sports science? Are you looking to go to higher education after your further education? 

Seized £63m Russian superyacht Axioma sells at Gibraltar auction
Seized £63m Russian superyacht Axioma sells at Gibraltar auction
Wednesday, 24 August 2022

A £63m superyacht, once owned by sanctioned steel billionaire Dmitry Pumpyansky, has attracted 63 bids at auction in Gibraltar. The yacht has been stranded in the British Overseas Territory since March this year, when authorities arrested i...

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