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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.

Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Ian Wyllie, who bought a boat via Boatshed IOW in February 2021 is taking on the challenge of sailing around Britain single handed. Here is his latest update:

French Navy orders fleet from small Hampshire firm
French Navy orders fleet from small Hampshire firm
Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Drascombe Boats, based in Hampshire, has secured yet another order from the French Navy.

Seawork opens today with new pavilions from Dutch and Italians
Seawork opens today with new pavilions from Dutch and Italians
Tuesday, 11 June 2024

The doors open for visitors to the 25th edition of Seawork today. This is billed as Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition, is free to attend, and takes place in Southampton, UK.

Freedom Boat Club Announces the Opening of Copenhagen
Freedom Boat Club Announces the Opening of Copenhagen
Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Freedom Boat Club has announced the expansion of its Denmark operations with the addition of its newest location in Copenhagen, its second location in the country.

Sea Maidens Set Sail in Southampton
Sea Maidens Set Sail in Southampton
Tuesday, 11 June 2024

New for summer 2024, Southampton based First Class Sailing is launching two women-only RYA courses: a Competent Crew course and, for those more established seafarers, a Day Skipper course.

Groupe Beneteau carves out market segments, with new leaders
Groupe Beneteau carves out market segments, with new leaders
Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Groupe Beneteau is reorganising its boat division. It’s going for a three business segment approach with sailing (monohulls and multihulls), dayboating (motorboats from 20 to 40 feet for day cruising), and ‘real estate on the water&rs...

Cross-border demand means boat brokers need better digital marketing
Cross-border demand means boat brokers need better digital marketing
Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Over the last few years the recreational boating industry has been facing a shifting landscape. For boat dealers and brokers, this means having a solid digital marketing strategy has never been more important, writes Kate Hurley, customer excelle...

Quadruple amputee set to row south of England
Quadruple amputee set to row south of England
Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Alex Lewis is attempting to become the first ever quadruple amputee to row offshore across the south of England from Falmouth to Dover, before hand cycling the return land-based journey back to Falmouth.

Overmarine Group announces death of Giuseppe Balducci
Overmarine Group announces death of Giuseppe Balducci
Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Overmarine has announced the death of its founder and president, Giuseppe Balducci.

Inland & Coastal support Harbour Masters AGM at Seawork 2024
Inland & Coastal support Harbour Masters AGM at Seawork 2024
Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Inland & Coastal Marina Systems is supporting the UK Harbour Masters Association’s (UKHMA) 31st Annual General Meeting and Members Luncheon, which will take place on Wednesday 12th June 2024 at Seawork, Southampton.

ZeroJet to launch electric outboard
ZeroJet to launch electric outboard
Tuesday, 11 June 2024

New Zealand electric jet builder has given a first look of the ZeroJet Electric Outboard.

Adventures with wildlife: How wildlife aware are you?
Adventures with wildlife: How wildlife aware are you?
Monday, 10 June 2024

This week is The Green Blue’s Boating Wildlife Aware Week (10 – 14 June), an awareness campaign from the RYA’s environmental programme. The annual campaign celebrates the amazing animals and birds that we share our blue spaces ...

Seaplane collides with boat and crashes into Vancouver harbour
Seaplane collides with boat and crashes into Vancouver harbour
Monday, 10 June 2024

Several people were injured after a seaplane collided with a boat in Vancouver on Saturday.

Sunreef Yachts partners with Rafael Nadal’s E1 team
Sunreef Yachts partners with Rafael Nadal’s E1 team
Monday, 10 June 2024

Sunreef Yachts Eco is joining global tennis star Rafael Nadal’s E1 Series team as an official partner.

Flexiteek opens new production facility in Sweden
Flexiteek opens new production facility in Sweden
Monday, 10 June 2024

Flexiteek International, a leading manufacturer of engineered synthetic decking and marine products, has moved to a new state-of-the-art facility in Fagersta, Sweden, after more than 23 years in its original production facility.

Charter startup Floatist expands into superyacht sector
Charter startup Floatist expands into superyacht sector
Monday, 10 June 2024

Fleet management software company Floatist has introduced a new feature called ‘Extras’ to its platform. This addition enhances the platform’s functionality as it expands into the superyacht sector, following market research and...

Boat Building Academy graduates launch new boats at Lyme Regis
Boat Building Academy graduates launch new boats at Lyme Regis
Monday, 10 June 2024

The latest wooden boats, hand-built by students at the Boat Building Academy (BBA) in Lyme Regis, UK, have been launched in the town’s historic harbour.

Rooster launches new inshore gear range
Rooster launches new inshore gear range
Monday, 10 June 2024

Watersports accessories and equipment brand Rooster has launched its latest product line, the SB1 Inshore Range, as the company expands its presence in the growing sportsboat market.

Polaris Adventures expands boat rental offering in US
Polaris Adventures expands boat rental offering in US
Monday, 10 June 2024

Polaris Adventures, the experience business of global powersports leader Polaris, will offer additional boat rentals across its growing network in the US.

David Beckham visits Alinghi Red Bull Racing Base
David Beckham visits Alinghi Red Bull Racing Base
Friday, 07 June 2024

David Beckham, TUDOR ambassador, was in Barcelona on June 4th for the opening of TUDOR Spain’s first boutique on the famed Passeig de Gràcia. As the main partner of Alinghi Red Bull Racing, TUDOR continued the boutique opening celebra...

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