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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 recognises women volunteers for International Day for Women in Maritime
RNLI recognises women volunteers for International Day for Women in Maritime
Sunday, 18 May 2025

On this day, the RNLI is recognising all the women who have been saving lives at sea, launching and building lifeboats, and playing an integral part in maintaining the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) as a world-class lifesaving service....

Çeşme Marina Reaches Major Sustainability Milestone
Çeşme Marina Reaches Major Sustainability Milestone
Friday, 16 May 2025

Çeşme Marina, on the Turkish coast, has been awarded the International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC). This significant certification confirms that 100% of the marina’s annual electricity consumption — totalling 3,414...

Luxury Property Projects supports local sailing club
Luxury Property Projects supports local sailing club
Friday, 16 May 2025

Luxury Property Projects has announced its sponsorship of the Solent Circuit for the second consecutive year, along with additional financial support for the refurbishment of the ground-floor bar at Lymington Town Sailing Club (LTSC).

Be Water Positive Team announce partnership for The Ocean Race
Be Water Positive Team announce partnership for The Ocean Race
Thursday, 15 May 2025 Helly Hansen and the Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive Team have announced their partnership for The Ocean Race.  As the Official Clothing Supplier, Helly Hansen will provide the IMOCA team with professional grade, performance-drive...
Inaugural line up for Plymouth Boat Fest revealed
Inaugural line up for Plymouth Boat Fest revealed
Thursday, 15 May 2025

Over 50 companies have signed up to exhibit at the inaugural Plymouth Boat Fest this June with displays ashore and on the water at Plymouth Yacht Haven.

Blue Funnel’s Ocean Scene finds new home at MDL’s Shamrock Quay this summer
Blue Funnel’s Ocean Scene finds new home at MDL’s Shamrock Quay this summer
Thursday, 15 May 2025

MDL Marinas has announced that Blue Funnel’s MV ‘Ocean Scene’ and MV ‘Jenny Blue’ will be moving to a new permanent home at Shamrock Quay Marina in Southampton this summer.

Shieldhall to attend SailGP racing event in Portsmouth
Shieldhall to attend SailGP racing event in Portsmouth
Thursday, 15 May 2025 SailGP’s high-speed racing is set to make its long-awaited return to UK waters with the highly anticipated Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, taking place in Portsmouth on 19 and 20 July. Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton’s heritage ...
ITALY TO HOST THE LOUIS VUITTON 38TH AMERICA’S CUP
ITALY TO HOST THE LOUIS VUITTON 38TH AMERICA’S CUP
Thursday, 15 May 2025

The Government of Italy, in conjunction with Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, are pleased to announce Italy as the Host Country and Naples as the Host City for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup to be held in the ...

Ocean Signal Leads Annual Safety Awareness Campaign
Ocean Signal Leads Annual Safety Awareness Campaign
Thursday, 15 May 2025

Ahead of the new season on the water, Ocean Signal Ltd is reminding boaters to assess and strengthen their onboard safety kits to ensure they are well prepared in the event of an emergency.

Inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships
Inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships
Thursday, 15 May 2025

The Sultanate of Oman has been chosen to host the first edition of the new World Sailing Inclusion Championships. Organised by Oman Sail and held at Al-Mussanah Sports City, the event will celebrate the diverse community of sailors with disabiliti...

Will butterfly populations “bounce back”? Creating a wildlife haven in your garden could help
Will butterfly populations “bounce back”? Creating a wildlife haven in your garden could help
Thursday, 15 May 2025

With lighter evenings and trees in full blossom, it’s clear that spring has arrived – a perfect reminder to start getting your garden ready for Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count.

Tom Grennan and DJ Pete Tong to headline SailGP Portsmouth debut
Tom Grennan and DJ Pete Tong to headline SailGP Portsmouth debut
Wednesday, 14 May 2025

SailGP has confirmed chart-topping singer-songwriter Tom Grennan and DJ Pete Tong as headline acts for this summer’s Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth, unfolding over two-action packed days of racing (July 19-20).

Yamaha supports marine students at Bournemouth & Poole College
Yamaha supports marine students at Bournemouth & Poole College
Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Yamaha has reinforced its commitment to developing the next generation of marine engineers by donating a fully operational F100 cutaway outboard engine to Bournemouth & Poole College. The engine, which has been specially commissioned for educa...

Top-scoring merit for Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour’s first apprentice as new trainee is appointed
Top-scoring merit for Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour’s first apprentice as new trainee is appointed
Tuesday, 13 May 2025

The first apprentice at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has passed his final assessment with a top-scoring merit, while a second apprentice has been appointed to follow in his footsteps.

Innovation and standout debuts take centre stage at the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Innovation and standout debuts take centre stage at the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Tuesday, 13 May 2025

The 6th edition of the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, guided by Raymarine, concluded a highly successful three-day event at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina this past weekend (9-11 May). Attracting over 5,000 visitors, the show reinforced...

Record breakers set to join the fleet at Southampton International Boat Show
Record breakers set to join the fleet at Southampton International Boat Show
Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Endurance powerboat racing is a test of man and machine over significant long distances, and the world’s leading challenge crew and record-breaking vessel, Thunder Child II, is set to power into Southampton for the world-renowned boat show t...

RAILBLAZA Launches HEXX Sonar 360 Mount
RAILBLAZA Launches HEXX Sonar 360 Mount
Monday, 12 May 2025

RAILBLAZA has announced the launch of the HEXX Sonar 360 Mount, a robust, high-performance solution designed to streamline sonar transducer deployment for kayak anglers and small boat enthusiasts.

Legend Owners hit their target to raise £20,000 for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust at 30th Anniversary AGM
Legend Owners hit their target to raise £20,000 for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust at 30th Anniversary AGM
Monday, 12 May 2025

The Legend Owners Association (LOA) has been supporting The Ellen MacArthur Cancer trust as their chosen charity since 2006 and over the years has raised £19,000 for the charity. The aim was to reach £20,000 during their 30th Anniversa...

New on-the-water EMSMET weather station in Chichester Harbour
New on-the-water EMSMET weather station in Chichester Harbour
Monday, 12 May 2025

Emsworth Sailing Club has facilitated the raising of local funds and volunteers to scope, fund and deploy a new, multi-sensor weather station called EMSMET, located at the Emsworth end of Chichester Harbour, which will provide vital information fo...

SailGP upgrades F50 fleet ahead of New York event
SailGP upgrades F50 fleet ahead of New York event
Monday, 12 May 2025 Following a full inspection and review, SailGP can confirm a series of upgrades are now underway to all 12 wingsails in the championship’s fleet of high-speed F50 catamarans. Ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (June 7-8), each boat ...

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