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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.

Tillberg Design of Sweden appoints creative director
Tillberg Design of Sweden appoints creative director
Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS), designer of luxury yacht and cruise ship interiors, and now a member of the Viken Group, has appointed Martin Butler as creative director.

Dealer management software system, Verendus, opens UK branch
Dealer management software system, Verendus, opens UK branch
Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Sweden-based Verendus, developer of a web-based dealer management system tailored for the leisure vehicle industry, is pushing into the UK.

Yacht Racing Forum sets sail for Amsterdam
Yacht Racing Forum sets sail for Amsterdam
Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Organisers of the Yacht Racing Forum, the annual conference dedicated to the sport of sailing, have announced the launch of its 14th edition in November 2024.

ePropulsion electrifies fleet of bamboo rafts on China’s Li River
ePropulsion electrifies fleet of bamboo rafts on China’s Li River
Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Electric outboard manufacturer ePropulsion has developed a customised electric propulsion solution for sightseeing bamboo rafts on the Li River in north-eastern Guangxi, China.

Young Elton tribute act to headline entertainment at Crick Boat Show
Young Elton tribute act to headline entertainment at Crick Boat Show
Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Young Elton The Tribute show will take to the stage at Crick Boat Show on Saturday 25 May, part the event’s Crick Music Festival, sponsored by Aquavista.  

Golden Arrow Marine named first UK Humphree Centre
Golden Arrow Marine named first UK Humphree Centre
Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Golden Arrow Marine has been appointed the first official UK Humphree Centre by marine stabilisation and trim solutions specialist Humphree.

Thames Valley Boat Show
Thames Valley Boat Show
Tuesday, 12 March 2024

The Thames Valley Boat Show, sponsored by TBS Boats and organised in association with BoatLife and MDL, will take place from 31 May to 2 June at MDL Penton Hook Marina in Chertsey, Surrey.

Nine global electric marine associations sign ‘landmark’ manifesto
Nine global electric marine associations sign ‘landmark’ manifesto
Tuesday, 12 March 2024

Nine national electric marine associations worldwide have signed a manifesto prepared by the International Electric Marine Association (IEMA), which the global association hails as a ‘landmark moment’ for the global electric marine in...

Sirena Yachts opens new Turkish shipyard
Sirena Yachts opens new Turkish shipyard
Tuesday, 12 March 2024

Turkish boatbuilder Sirena Yachts has expanded its yacht production facilities. Leasing waterside building halls in the shipbuilding centre of Yalova, near Istanbul, has added extra construction space to Sirena’s estate, taking it to 150,00...

Video: Fire causes severe damage to $4.5m yacht in Bahamas
Video: Fire causes severe damage to $4.5m yacht in Bahamas
Tuesday, 12 March 2024

The 37.8m Delta Marine motor yacht Chanson has suffered serious damage after a blaze broke out on board while it was docked in Baker’s Bay in the Bahamas.

Spirit Yachts appoints Australasia dealer
Spirit Yachts appoints Australasia dealer
Tuesday, 12 March 2024

British yacht build and design firm Spirit Yachts has appointed Kevin Wallis as its representative in Australia and New Zealand.

Chartwell Marine appoints senior naval architect, ventures into fast ferry market
Chartwell Marine appoints senior naval architect, ventures into fast ferry market
Tuesday, 12 March 2024

UK-based naval architecture firm Chartwell Marine has appointed Christophe Rident as its senior naval architect.

Genevo Marine launches new high-powered electric boat
Genevo Marine launches new high-powered electric boat
Tuesday, 12 March 2024

Australia’s Genevo Marine is gearing up for the 2024 launch of its first model, the 8.2-metre luxury motor yacht E8.

Bespoke Sanlorenzo SL90A arrives in London
Bespoke Sanlorenzo SL90A arrives in London
Tuesday, 12 March 2024

A 28-metre Sanlorenzo SL90A has arrived in London to take centre stage at the Sanlorenzo Immersive Experience at St Katharine Docks in central London, from 11-24 March 2024.

£100K “Shared Prosperity” grant towards future plan for Falmouth Harbour
£100K “Shared Prosperity” grant towards future plan for Falmouth Harbour
Monday, 11 March 2024 A plan to map out Falmouth Harbour’s position as the UK’s best place to live, work and visit over the next 15 years has won almost £100K from the government’s “Levelling Up” Shared Prosperity Fund. The funding &nd...
Bespoke Sanlorenzo yacht arrives in London to star in immersive experience
Bespoke Sanlorenzo yacht arrives in London to star in immersive experience
Monday, 11 March 2024

The Sanlorenzo SL90A has arrived in London to take centre stage at the Sanlorenzo Immersive Experience. This 28m yacht is the first from this innovative Italian shipyard to venture up the river Thames to the heart of the capital. 

Special Services Weekend at SKD Marina
Special Services Weekend at SKD Marina
Monday, 11 March 2024

This year, St Katharine Docks Marina has a new event on its horizon. To end a week of D-Day 80th commemorations, on 8 and 9 June, a ‘Special Services Weekend’ will showcase special waterborne services and vessels along the Thames and b...

You are invited… An evening with RATS next week
You are invited… An evening with RATS next week
Monday, 11 March 2024

Mark your calendar for an evening with the Cruising Association’s Regulatory & Technical Services group (RATS) at 1900 hours on Thursday 21 March.

Refer a Boat increases earning potential
Refer a Boat increases earning potential
Monday, 11 March 2024

Boatshed.com is calling for marine businesses and the industry’s wider customer base to join its Refer a Boat Scheme. 

Tough times for boatbuilder Cornish Crabbers
Tough times for boatbuilder Cornish Crabbers
Monday, 11 March 2024

A virtual meeting of creditors has been called for Cornish Crabbers. It’s been convened by Peter Thomas, MD, and is due to take place on 13 March. Thomas joined the British boatbuilder in 2001 as an assistant salesman and has seen it throug...

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