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Upton Marina Achieves Clean Marina Status
Upton Marina Achieves Clean Marina Status
Tuesday, 03 March 2026

Tingdene Marinas & Boat Sales celebrates another first as Upton Marina achieves Clean Marina Accreditation and retains 4 Gold Anchor status

New Measures To Protect Historic Shipwrecks From Threat Of Heritage Crime
New Measures To Protect Historic Shipwrecks From Threat Of Heritage Crime
Tuesday, 03 March 2026

A significant step forward has been made to protect England’s most historic and archaeologically important shipwrecks, together with England’s wider underwater cultural heritage, from the threat of heritage crime.

WETWHEELS FOUNDATION DELIVERS RECORD YEAR OF INCLUSIVE BOATING EXPERIENCES ACROSS THE UK
WETWHEELS FOUNDATION DELIVERS RECORD YEAR OF INCLUSIVE BOATING EXPERIENCES ACROSS THE UK
Tuesday, 03 March 2026

The Wetwheels Foundation delivered a record-breaking year in 2025, welcoming over 11,000 disabled participants and their families on board for fully accessible powerboating experiences across the UK.

Tingdene Group Announces Leadership Transition
Tingdene Group Announces Leadership Transition
Monday, 02 March 2026

Tingdene Group has announced a planned leadership transition within its C-Suite Executive Team, effective 2 March 2026.

Canfield Leads U.S. SailGP Team to Historic Win in Sydney
Canfield Leads U.S. SailGP Team to Historic Win in Sydney
Monday, 02 March 2026

The U.S. SailGP Team has won the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, sailing to victory ahead of Emirates GBR in second and Los Gallos in third. It marks the team’s first event win since Cádiz in Season 4, and Canfield’s first ever in...

Emirates GBR continues podium streak at Sydney Sail Grand Prix with second-place finish
Emirates GBR continues podium streak at Sydney Sail Grand Prix with second-place finish
Sunday, 01 March 2026

Emirates GBR has continued its podium streak at the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, after a second-place finish on Sydney Harbour. Following seven fleet races with 11 SailGP Teams, Emirates GBR secured a place in the top three and battled USA and Spa...

Emirates GBR preparing to defend Sydney SailGP title this weekend after ‘spectacular’ win on the harbour last season
Emirates GBR preparing to defend Sydney SailGP title this weekend after ‘spectacular’ win on the harbour last season
Friday, 27 February 2026

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is preparing to defend its Sydney title this weekend, after a “spectacular” win on the harbour last season.

Rockley Celebrates Successful Weekend at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Rockley Celebrates Successful Weekend at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Thursday, 26 February 2026

Rockley enjoyed a successful weekend at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026, which once again brought together thousands of watersports enthusiasts from across the UK.

SCOTTISH MARITIME MUSEUM TO MARK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
SCOTTISH MARITIME MUSEUM TO MARK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Thursday, 26 February 2026

The Scottish Maritime Museum will commemorate International Women’s Day with a special talk and book launch by engineering historian and former seafarer Dr Nina Baker OBE at 6pm on Saturday 7 March.

Twin Targa UK debuts set for South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Twin Targa UK debuts set for South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Thursday, 26 February 2026

This year’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show will showcase the UK debuts of the all-new Fairline Targa 47 GT and Fairline Targa 50 Edition, presented by Approved Boats at Ocean Village Marina from 8–10 May.

New lifeboat launched thanks to efforts of Porsche 911 fundraisers
New lifeboat launched thanks to efforts of Porsche 911 fundraisers
Thursday, 26 February 2026

A new Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat has been launched after a married couple raised more than £130,000 travelling to all 238 RNLI lifeboat stations in their Porsche 911.

BBC Oceans presenter Prof Lucy Blue appointed President of the Nautical Archaeology Society
BBC Oceans presenter Prof Lucy Blue appointed President of the Nautical Archaeology Society
Thursday, 26 February 2026

Maritime archaeologist and BBC Oceans presenter Prof Lucy Blue has been appointed President of the Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS), following 14 years of service as Vice President.

Cancellation of concerts at Bluebird K7- The Festival
Cancellation of concerts at Bluebird K7- The Festival
Thursday, 26 February 2026

Statement on the cancellation of concerts at Bluebird K7- The Festival:

Archipelago Yachts enters new era with opening of Isle of Wight shipyard
Archipelago Yachts enters new era with opening of Isle of Wight shipyard
Thursday, 26 February 2026

Archipelago Yachts has announced the opening of its new dedicated shipyard facility in Newport on the Isle of Wight, opening to accelerate growth, increase build capacity and strengthen its presence within the UK’s renowned ma...

Photographer seals fourth win in Beaulieu River photo competition
Photographer seals fourth win in Beaulieu River photo competition
Wednesday, 25 February 2026

The stunning picture of a seal and pup has won the Beaulieu River photo competition for the fourth time for keen amateur photographer Maggie White.

26 Must-Do Flotilla Moments on a Mediterranean Flotilla in 2026
26 Must-Do Flotilla Moments on a Mediterranean Flotilla in 2026
Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Flotilla holidays offer the unique opportunity to discover under-the-radar destinations, socialise with new people and experience the Mediterranean in all its glory, all while embracing the peace of being on the water. As favourite desti...

Tingdene Marinas
Tingdene Marinas
Wednesday, 25 February 2026

A foot in both waters: where inland cruising meets the open sea.

Wetwheels
Wetwheels
Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Access all areas: how Wetwheels Foundation is bringing boating to everyone.

HOT TOPIC: WHY WE SHOULD CONSIDER ELECTRONIC FLARES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PYROTECHNIC FLARES
HOT TOPIC: WHY WE SHOULD CONSIDER ELECTRONIC FLARES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PYROTECHNIC FLARES
Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Chris Hoffman, Director of Technology Strategy at safety and survival equipment specialist ACR Electronics, says it is time for regulators to re-evaluate the need for pyrotechnic devices, to embrace the modern alternatives and make electronic flar...

The RNLI needs you! Applications are now open for face-to-face fundraising roles
The RNLI needs you! Applications are now open for face-to-face fundraising roles
Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Applications are open to become one of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) face-to-face fundraisers.

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