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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.

UK seafood staples under pressure as sustainability ratings decline
UK seafood staples under pressure as sustainability ratings decline
Thursday, 09 April 2026

The Marine Conservation Society has updated its Good Fish Guide in line with the latest scientific advice, showing growing pressure on some of the nation’s most familiar seafood choices such as fish and chips. <...

New 2026 cruising guides announced by Imray
New 2026 cruising guides announced by Imray
Thursday, 09 April 2026

FB Imray has announced the next titles in its 2026 cruising guide programme, spanning the English Channel, the Solent and the Adriatic.

Premier Marinas acquires Dart Marina Group in Dartmouth
Premier Marinas acquires Dart Marina Group in Dartmouth
Thursday, 09 April 2026

Premier Marinas has announced the acquisition of the Dart Marina Group, comprising Dart Marina, Dart Marina Hotel and the Dartmouth Higher Ferry.

American Racing Challenger Team USA Confirmed for America’s Cup
American Racing Challenger Team USA Confirmed for America’s Cup
Wednesday, 08 April 2026

American Racing Challenger Team USA, representing Challenging Yacht Club Sail Newport, has been confirmed as an Official Challenger for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, marking a major moment in the resurgence of American sailing on the...

Take control of fouling for a smooth sailing season
Take control of fouling for a smooth sailing season
Wednesday, 08 April 2026

Removing old antifouling, preparing the hull, and selecting and applying the best fouling control may seem a daunting spring job for many DIY-ers, but Jason Hill, Technical Service Representative, AkzoNobel, says support from a specialist yacht co...

SailGP makes its South American debut this weekend in Brazil’s iconic city, Rio de Janeiro
SailGP makes its South American debut this weekend in Brazil’s iconic city, Rio de Janeiro
Wednesday, 08 April 2026

The Rolex SailGP Championship will make its historic debut on the iconic waters of Guanabara Bay this weekend, April 11-12, with the Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix.

New GreenSeas Trust Installation in Weymouth Targets Marine Plastic at Source
New GreenSeas Trust Installation in Weymouth Targets Marine Plastic at Source
Wednesday, 08 April 2026

Weymouth has taken a proactive step in tackling marine plastic pollution with the successful installation of its first BinForGreenSeas unit on the town’s busy seafront.

Leading UK and European yachting business announces new ownership
Leading UK and European yachting business announces new ownership
Wednesday, 08 April 2026

Ancasta Group, one of Europe’s leading yacht brokerage and new boat distribution companies, today announces that Founder Nick Griffith has sold a majority shareholding in the business to Ancasta franchise owner Matthew Shave for an undisclos...

Falmouth Harbour installs World First all-concrete Pontoon Float
Falmouth Harbour installs World First all-concrete Pontoon Float
Wednesday, 08 April 2026

Falmouth Harbour is trialling the world’s first all-concrete marina pontoon float – designed and built by the team at ScaffFloat in neighbouring Penryn – in a first step to removing all Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) floats from its ...

Adam Waugh builds his own boat then sails around the world for charity
Adam Waugh builds his own boat then sails around the world for charity
Wednesday, 08 April 2026

Precision engineering component company Accu is celebrating the success of adventurer and sailor Adam Waugh, who recently completed a 28,000-nautical-mile journey across some of the world’s most formidable oceans in a 19-foot yacht he built ...

Littlehampton RNLI recover a little boat that had been on a big journey
Littlehampton RNLI recover a little boat that had been on a big journey
Tuesday, 07 April 2026

On Saturday morning 4 April, just after 8am, lifeboat crews were called to investigate an object in the water approximately 200m offshore from Rustington; they found a small boat partially filled with sea water that had made its way to Sussex fro...

McIntyre launches “Real Ocean Row” a Retro Race Like it’s 1966
McIntyre launches “Real Ocean Row” a Retro Race Like it’s 1966
Tuesday, 07 April 2026

Modern ocean rowing races have become a popular sport and high-profile social media event. Up to 50 boats a year are crossing the Atlantic in record time of 30-50 days solo. Modern equipment and technology “creep” over the past 30 year...

Vessel Memory ….is this the future?
Vessel Memory ….is this the future?
Monday, 06 April 2026

When you buy a used boat, you're usually buying a guess.

What the Boat Knows When You're Not There.
What the Boat Knows When You're Not There.
Saturday, 04 April 2026

It didn't start with insurance.

Musto launches Emirates GBR SailGP Team merchandise range
Musto launches Emirates GBR SailGP Team merchandise range
Thursday, 02 April 2026

British performance sailing brand Musto has launched an exclusive new range of Emirates GBR SailGP Team merchandise, celebrating the speed, innovation and national pride behind one of the most exciting teams in the global SailGP league.

Former deck cadet joins the Beaulieu River team as new Moorings Manager at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Former deck cadet joins the Beaulieu River team as new Moorings Manager at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Thursday, 02 April 2026

Former deck cadet and local sailor Henry Rogers has joined the Beaulieu River team as new Moorings Manager for Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour.

Harbour Assistant Harri pursues boatbuilding ambition
Harbour Assistant Harri pursues boatbuilding ambition
Thursday, 02 April 2026

Bridport and Lyme Regis Harbour Assistant Harri Emery has taken a substantial step towards a career in boatbuilding after securing a bursary to study at the Boat Building Academy (BBA).

Four-man team attempts historic world first to raise awareness about young people’s mental health and resilience
Four-man team attempts historic world first to raise awareness about young people’s mental health and resilience
Thursday, 02 April 2026

A former Oxford University psychologist and best-selling author from Oxford is attempting to make history byembarking on a 30-day South to North expedition point to point across the British Isles via boat and rickshaw to raise awareness of childre...

Falmouth Classics Regatta
Falmouth Classics Regatta
Thursday, 02 April 2026

Happening at the same time as the Falmouth International Shanty Festival will be the Falmouth Classics Sailing Regatta.

Yamaha Launches Outboard Sales Campaign
Yamaha Launches Outboard Sales Campaign
Wednesday, 01 April 2026

From 30 March – 31 May, boaters across the UK can take advantage of a limited offer on Yamaha’s highly regarded 2.5hp to 9.9hp outboard engines* (*T&C’s apply), with savings of up to 10 per cent.

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