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Ever wondered about the history of Boatshed.com and what makes the Founder of one of the largest, most successful yacht brokerages in the world tick?

The life of John Fairfax, the first person to cross the Atlantic Ocean alone in a rowing boat, is to be explored in a new film.

Northern Xplorer AS has unveiled its zero-emission, luxury cruise concept, which will use fully electric propulsion, battery energy storage, hydrogen fuel cells and auxiliary wind and solar power.

Greenline Yachts has reported that it is finishing 2021 with a record in yacht deliveries and earnings. The company has generated revenues of approximately €30 million this year, the highest level recorded in the boat builder’s history...

Zhik has launched a new, breathable 3L Soft Shell jacket, designed for intense activity as a mid-layer under a shell jacket or as an outer jacket.

Yacht management company, Ocean Independence has joined Deutsche Yachten, the working group of the German Boat and Shipbuilders Association.

The IMO Assembly has adopted a resolution proclaiming an International Day for Women in Maritime, to be observed on 18 May every year. 

As many look forward to enjoying the festive season, the environmental charity Marine Conservation Society suggests four ways to make sure your celebrations are as ocean friendly as possible.

Our January 2022 BoatBid auction opened this morning for entries. The auction will be held:
Monday 11th January 2022 - 0900hrs (GMT)
until
Sunday 17th January 2022 - 1900hrs (GMT)

Following the RYA’s meeting with HM Treasury and HMRC, the Government has confirmed that from 1 January 2022, legislation was brought in to give certainty to recreational boat owners that they will not be required to pay a second amount of U...

Walcon Marine is now in the final stages of a major project to remove and replace Premier Marina’s Noss on Dart Marina in the west of England. The project began in the winter of 2020/21 and today an all-new, 232-berth facility is all but com...

Yesterday, the owner of a car and trailer who blocked in the RNLI Calshot lifeboat while they went out on the water, later called for help from the same lifeboat station.

Elite pro surfers gathered on the Portuguese coast last week as the 2021 Nazaré Tow Challenge got underway, where pro surfers are tackling some of the biggest waves on the planet.

Tom Slingbsy delivered when it mattered for his Australia SailGP Team. Dominating the final race after an inconsistent weekend of results, the home team claimed victory in the Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG to secure its place in the ...

OneWater Marine has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Quality Boats, a move that cements the company’s presence on Florida’s west coast.

Premier’s Noss on Dart is now taking bookings for its dry stack facility which will open in March 2022. The brand new dry stack facility will accommodate boats up to 9m; providing boat owners with a flexible and cost effective alternative to...

The RS Aero Class has announced the production launch of a new rig specifically designed for smaller adults.

Marine insurance specialist Pantaenius UK has appointed Simon Hedley as its head of commercial partnerships. Hedley will join the team in January 2022.

Thames Freeport opened for business last week with estimates that it will draw £4.5 billion of new investment and create 21,000 skilled jobs, as well as ‘turbocharge’ the region’s green credentials.

Inland waterway businesses and boats owners are coming together to help the newly-established Forces Vets Afloat Project restore a boat so it can be used and enjoyed by British veterans.