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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.

Emirates Spinnaker Tower nominated for Best UK Leisure Attraction
Emirates Spinnaker Tower nominated for Best UK Leisure Attraction
Thursday, 04 July 2019

Image: Stefan & Sara Venter

Summer Planning
Summer Planning
Thursday, 04 July 2019 Bill enjoys some quality time on board and does a spot of planning

MAN OVERBOARD PREVENTION AND RESCUE
MAN OVERBOARD PREVENTION AND RESCUE
Thursday, 04 July 2019

Alistair Hackett, MD at Ocean Safety, looks at the options available in a Man Overboard situation.

Falling overboard is something that some of us have experienced, but everyone takes care to avoid.  The danger of being in the water for all ...

Pack a pouch or two
Pack a pouch or two
Thursday, 04 July 2019

How do you buy yours? The packaging that is. These days wine, and other alcoholic beverages, are available in a number of containers giving you the option to select the best option for that day’s particular activities.

We are familiar in t...

Bray Marina
Bray Marina
Thursday, 04 July 2019

Bray Marina, in its country park setting, provides berth holders with a delightfully serene mooring in Berkshire.

Off the beaten track, Bray Marina nestles on a tranquil stretch of the River Thames. It is a wildlife haven with plenty of nesting ...

Winners of Royal Navy photographic competition announced
Winners of Royal Navy photographic competition announced
Tuesday, 02 July 2019

Pictured are Royal Marines during a boarding serial with JS SUZUNAMI. Image: Sam Seeley

Hamble Point Marina hosts 60th Anniversary of the Fairey Huntress Motor Cruiser
Hamble Point Marina hosts 60th Anniversary of the Fairey Huntress Motor Cruiser
Monday, 01 July 2019

Fairey Owners Club’s boats tied up at Hamble Point Marina

Trio of GB medals as Cookson scores first major win
Trio of GB medals as Cookson scores first major win
Monday, 01 July 2019

Jack Cookson won his first major international regatta, taking gold in the Laser fleet at the iconic Kiel Week regatta to lead a trio of medals for Britain.

The countdown is on for the RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta 2019
The countdown is on for the RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta 2019
Monday, 01 July 2019

More than 100 sailors are set to descend on the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), home of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, next weekend (05-07 July).

First staged in 2007, the regatta is now the UK’s bigg...

Winner of the Panerai Challenger Trophy 2019 announced
Winner of the Panerai Challenger Trophy 2019 announced
Friday, 28 June 2019

The Royal Yachting Association and Panerai have announced that the winner of the Panerai Challenger Trophy is 11 year old Bradley Pedrick, who sails at Polkerris Beach in Cornwall.

The Panerai Challenger Trophy was created by Panerai together wi...

Young designer James Shakespeare wins one of a kind superyacht design competition
Young designer James Shakespeare wins one of a kind superyacht design competition
Friday, 28 June 2019

James Shakespeare, a transport design student from Staffordshire University, has won the annual Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2019, sponsored by Marine Resources at The Superyacht Design Forum.

James’ design was praised for its ...

HMS PICKLE TRAFALGAR WEEKEND AND SUMMER LIVING HISTORY AT BUCKLER’S HARD
HMS PICKLE TRAFALGAR WEEKEND AND SUMMER LIVING HISTORY AT BUCKLER’S HARD
Friday, 28 June 2019

Buckler’s Hard will start the summer with a bumper maritime weekend on July 13th – 14th with the arrival of a tall ship – the full-size replica of Battle of Trafalgar’s HMS Pickle – as well as a model boat display cel...

July Boatbid Auction - Catalogue Highlights
July Boatbid Auction - Catalogue Highlights
Friday, 28 June 2019

Two weeks from today, our July Boatbid Auction will go live ! Before we start the 5 day auction, take some time to peruse our catalogue, it is brimming with a variety of vessels.
Take a look at our catalogue here

Buy a boat in France with Boatshed and enjoy guaranteed income from rentals
Buy a boat in France with Boatshed and enjoy guaranteed income from rentals
Friday, 28 June 2019

By teaming up with Canalous, the leading French boat builder and hire fleet operator, Boatshed is bringing the best out of boat ownership in France.

Sunsail selects Prestwick Sailing Club as 2018-19 Funding the Future winners
Sunsail selects Prestwick Sailing Club as 2018-19 Funding the Future winners
Thursday, 27 June 2019

Prestwick Sailing Club won Sunsail’s Funding the Future competition for 2018-19. This is the third year of global sailing holiday provider Sunsail’s campaign to support grassroots sailing in the UK and help get more people out on the w...

Ben Ainslie joins the Henri Lloyd Journey
Ben Ainslie joins the Henri Lloyd Journey
Thursday, 27 June 2019

Henri Lloyd has announced that Sir Ben Ainslie will serve as a Non-Executive Director on the board of the Henri Lloyd Group. In addition Ben will become Chief Technical Advisor on product development to support the company’s mission of creat...

Round the Island Race: Helly Hansen and RNLI Lifejacket Checks
Round the Island Race: Helly Hansen and RNLI Lifejacket Checks
Tuesday, 25 June 2019

Last year, Helly Hansen announced its strategic partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and is committed to helping to increase safety on the water. To ensure that Round the Island Race competitors are race-ready and prepa...

Cowes Week builds on sustainability initiative for 2019
Cowes Week builds on sustainability initiative for 2019
Monday, 24 June 2019

Cowes Week Ltd, organisers of Cowes Week, the world’s largest regatta and a highlight of the British Summer Season, is continuing to work towards making the event more sustainable with the event due to begin on Saturday 10th August.

CWL is...

Just So wins the Morgan Cup
Just So wins the Morgan Cup
Monday, 24 June 2019

The Royal Ocean Racing Club’s race to Dieppe for the Morgan Cup started in the Solent on midsummer’s day in superb conditions. The RORC fleet enjoyed a spectacular downwind start off the Royal Yacht Squadron Line, heading east for the ...

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