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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.

Paul Goodison takes flight in Great Britain SailGP F50 ahead of Italy Sail Grand Prix
Paul Goodison takes flight in Great Britain SailGP F50 ahead of Italy Sail Grand Prix
Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Yesterday, 1 June, the Great Britain SailGP Team took flight in the stunning surroundings of the Taranto Harbour in southern Italy for the first time, as training began for the Italy Sail Grand Prix this weekend.

June 2021 BoatBid
June 2021 BoatBid
Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Our June 2021 BoatBid got off to a flying start on Monday 31st May. The catalogue is brimming with a good selection of boats, just click here to see the boats we have on offer this month.

Recently Sold - Bayliner 2855 Ciera
Recently Sold - Bayliner 2855 Ciera
Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Last week Boatshed Lancashire sold this 1995 Bayliner 2855 Ciera.

Red diesel extended implementation date for Northern Ireland
Red diesel extended implementation date for Northern Ireland
Wednesday, 02 June 2021

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has now confirmed that the change from red diesel to white diesel for propulsion in Northern Ireland (NI), will be delayed until 1 October 2021. The announcement follows the result of the red diesel consultation...

World’s first foiling water taxi launches
World’s first foiling water taxi launches
Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Swedish company, Candela, has launched the Candela P-12, the world’s first foiling water taxi which it says will combine a great passenger experience with low operating costs.

Futuristic sailing gigayacht concept unveiled
Futuristic sailing gigayacht concept unveiled
Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Designer Steve Kozloff has unveiled a new gigayacht concept called Galleon.

Typhoon introduces a new dry bag trio
Typhoon introduces a new dry bag trio
Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Typhoon International has produced a new concept in kit bags for dividing gear into separate areas. The company says the Seaford Dry Light three piece set of dry bags is its solution to separating wet and dry gear – or nav kit from a t...

Campaigners call for stretch of River Avon to be given bathing water status
Campaigners call for stretch of River Avon to be given bathing water status
Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Campaigners near Bath are calling for bathing water status to be given to a popular stretch of river to make it cleaner and safer.

New naval architect at Walker Marine Design
New naval architect at Walker Marine Design
Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Hamble-based Walker Marine Design (WMD) has expanded its team with the addition of Matthew Nash, joining as a naval architect.

Damen signs with Oz mining company for new tug
Damen signs with Oz mining company for new tug
Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Australia-based South32 GEMCO to supply an ASD Tug 2312 – the first vessel of its kind to operate in this country.

All to play for during final night at sea after a day of fast and furious racing
All to play for during final night at sea after a day of fast and furious racing
Tuesday, 01 June 2021

Leg One is likely to be decided in the final hours with one last hurdle between the fleet and the finish line off Cascais.

RYA WELCOMES RED DIESEL EXTENDED IMPLEMENTATION DATE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
RYA WELCOMES RED DIESEL EXTENDED IMPLEMENTATION DATE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Tuesday, 01 June 2021

HM Revenue and Customs have now confirmed that the change from red diesel to white diesel for propulsion in Northern Ireland, will be delayed until 1 October 2021.

VIDEO: Fishing vessel Nicola Faith recovered from seabed
VIDEO: Fishing vessel Nicola Faith recovered from seabed
Tuesday, 01 June 2021

The wreck of sunken fishing vessel Nicola Faith, which went missing off the coast of Colwyn Bay on 27 January, has been raised from the seabed by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch.

Flagship of the Year Awards
Flagship of the Year Awards
Tuesday, 01 June 2021

National Historic Ships UK has appointed three vessels as its Flagships of the Year 2021.

Ice sculptures, rescues and chaos on bank holiday beaches
Ice sculptures, rescues and chaos on bank holiday beaches
Tuesday, 01 June 2021

With temperatures soaring over the weekend to what have been reported as the hottest of the year, the UK’s beaches were unsurprisingly crowded with sun-starved people flocking to the coast.

£200m for new national flagship to promote British trade
£200m for new national flagship to promote British trade
Tuesday, 01 June 2021

A new national flagship is to be commissioned by the government in a bid to boost British trade and industry globally, the prime minister has said.

Pantaenius UK partners with Angling Spirit
Pantaenius UK partners with Angling Spirit
Tuesday, 01 June 2021

Fresh from sponsoring the Falmouth Fowey Triangle race weekend, Pantaenius UK has announced that it is the official boat insurance partner of the Sea Angling Classic, organised by Angling Spirit. This new fishing competition will be launched this...

Yacht-friendly loo roll wins award
Yacht-friendly loo roll wins award
Tuesday, 01 June 2021

Shropshire-based Tanki has recently been announced as runner up in the Social Impact Business of the Year Award by the British Business Bank, judged from a pool of over 11,000 start-ups created during the pandemic. 

SYR partners with Onboard People to broaden recruitment offering
SYR partners with Onboard People to broaden recruitment offering
Tuesday, 01 June 2021

Superyacht industry recruitment brand SYR has announced a formal partnership with Onboard People, a leading supplier of subcontract labour to the luxury yacht building sector, which it says will broaden its range of recruitment services...

Book tickets to MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show and win
Book tickets to MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show and win
Tuesday, 01 June 2021

With less than three weeks to go until MDL Marinas’ Green Tech Boat Show (19-20 June), there’s still time for visitors to book their free tickets.

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