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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.

RNLI urges ‘extreme caution’ as double storms collide
RNLI urges ‘extreme caution’ as double storms collide
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

The UK is bracing for widespread disruption, flooding and potential power cuts, as forecasters warn Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice will collide this week, bringing winds of up to 90mph.

Raymarine unveils YachtSense Ecosystem
Raymarine unveils YachtSense Ecosystem
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Marine electronics manufacturer Raymarine has unveiled its new YachtSense Ecosystem, a monitoring solution that gives boaters control over Raymarine equipment and vessel systems from their mobile device, both on and offboard.  

Dromeas Yachts opens new production facility
Dromeas Yachts opens new production facility
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

With a full order book for 2022, and more now being taken for 2023, Dromeas Yachts has opened a new GRP production facility to increase its build capacity.

5,000-year-old human bone found in the Thames
5,000-year-old human bone found in the Thames
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Graphic designer Simon Hunt discovered a human femur lying on the rocks of the River Thames.

Ocean Safety named Australian distributor for Ocean Regatta liferaft
Ocean Safety named Australian distributor for Ocean Regatta liferaft
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Ocean Safety has been appointed sole Australian distributor of the Ocean Regatta liferaft.

UK’s first ‘truly barrier-free’ boating weekend set for May
UK’s first ‘truly barrier-free’ boating weekend set for May
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Disabled people will have the opportunity to take a ride on a powerboat or enjoy a relaxing sail around Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent this spring, thanks to a collaboration between two of Britain’s accessible boating organisations.

Mulder Shipyard purchases fourth production facility
Mulder Shipyard purchases fourth production facility
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk-based Mulder Shipyard has purchased its fourth yard in Enkhuizen, located in the north west of the Netherlands. The new shipyard contains two hull construction sheds suitable for yachts of up to 50 metres, with a separate she...

Weekend of watersports at Farnborough International
Weekend of watersports at Farnborough International
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

If you love having a great time on the water, the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show presented by Suzuki, is the show for you! (26 – 27 February).

February 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue
February 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

The catalogue for our February 2022 BoatBid auction is now available to viewhere,
and the bidding for this BoatBid will commence at:
0900hrs (GMT) - Monday 21st February 2022
through to
1900hrs (GMT) - Sunda...

Brunswick’s Boston Whaler to showcase fully recyclable fiberglass boat
Brunswick’s Boston Whaler to showcase fully recyclable fiberglass boat
Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Brunswick Corporation has announced that it is expanding its partnership with Arkema, producer of specialty materials, to develop a fully recyclable fiberglass boat with Boston Whaler that integrates Arkema’s Elium liquid thermoplastic resi...

Discarded surgical masks are a ticking time bomb for ecosystems
Discarded surgical masks are a ticking time bomb for ecosystems
Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) have found that the inappropriate disposal of surgical masks can cause serious microplastic pollution, equivalent to polluting more than 54,800 Olympic-sized swimming pools of seawater annuall...

Crypto ‘digital yacht dealer’ releases NFT superyacht collection
Crypto ‘digital yacht dealer’ releases NFT superyacht collection
Tuesday, 15 February 2022

‘Digital yacht dealer’ Cloud Yachts is releasing an NFT superyacht art collection created by leading superyacht designers.

RYA launches LGBTQIA+ network
RYA launches LGBTQIA+ network
Tuesday, 15 February 2022

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has launched a new LGBTQIA+ network. The network aims to make equality and inclusion for those that identify as LGBTQIA+ a reality in the sport of sailing, reaching not just the RYA membership, but also stretc...

Limassol Boat Show
Limassol Boat Show
Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Due to the ongoing uncertainty and travel disruption due to the pandemic, the organisers of the Limassol Boat Show 2022, Dacor Advertising & Media and Limassol Marina, have announced that the re-launch of the largest boat show in the Eastern M...

Pearl Yachts expands in UK
Pearl Yachts expands in UK
Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Warwick-based shipyard Pearl Yachts plans to open a new sales office in Swanwick, Southampton, later this year. The company is currently appointing a new team for the office which is due to open in April 2022.

Entries open for 2022 RYA Youth Nationals
Entries open for 2022 RYA Youth Nationals
Tuesday, 15 February 2022

The RYA Youth National Championships is making a much-anticipated return to Wales in 2022 – and entries are now open.

Sea Angling Classic
Sea Angling Classic
Tuesday, 15 February 2022

The Sea Angling Classic has announced that lure manufacturing giants Rapala, along with sister predator brands Okuma, Storm and 13 Fishing are heading to this year’s Sea Angling Classic taking place in Portsmouth from 15 – 19 June.

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Zeelander Yacht doubles order book and expands facilities
Zeelander Yacht doubles order book and expands facilities
Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Zeelander Yachts has expanded its shipyard in the Netherlands and doubled its order book, with the boatbuilder labelling 2021 a “a year of outstanding success”.

Camper & Nicholsons appoints new sales advisor
Camper & Nicholsons appoints new sales advisor
Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Camper & Nicholsons has appointed Maël Fiolet as its new sales advisor. Fiolet will join the company’s brokerage office in Monaco.

Trimaran crashes out of westabout around the world sailing record
Trimaran crashes out of westabout around the world sailing record
Monday, 14 February 2022

Romain Pilliard and Alex Pella have failed in their attempt to circumnavigate the globe, westabout, in 122 days to break the current world record (against the prevailing winds and currents).

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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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