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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.

RE-DESIGNED MEN’S TAKU WATERPROOF JACKET AND BIB
RE-DESIGNED MEN’S TAKU WATERPROOF JACKET AND BIB
Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Mustang Survival has launched the new Men’s Waterproof Taku Jacket and Bib. 

Gill Launches the New OS1 Ocean System
Gill Launches the New OS1 Ocean System
Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Gill  has launched the new OS1 Ocean System, the ninth iteration of its Ocean-graded product and its most advanced ocean-going apparel to date.

Portimão to host the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships
Portimão to host the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships
Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Portimão will host the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships.

Falmouth Harbour to manage race marks for local sailing clubs
Falmouth Harbour to manage race marks for local sailing clubs
Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Falmouth Harbour and the Port of Falmouth Sailing Association (PoFSA) have announced a new partnership for the management of seasonal race marks in the best way for events, safety and the environment.

UK‘s Maritime and Coastguard Agency confirms Imray charts produced by FB Imray are approved for navigation
UK‘s Maritime and Coastguard Agency confirms Imray charts produced by FB Imray are approved for navigation
Monday, 16 February 2026

FB Imray, Laurie Norie & Wilson GmbH (FB Imray) has received an updated recognition letter from the UK‘s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), formally acknowledging the company as a Private Chart Producer. This confirmation means that I...

Legendary bands from the 70s will pay tribute to Bluebird K7
Legendary bands from the 70s will pay tribute to Bluebird K7
Monday, 16 February 2026

Legendary bands and tribute groups will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Donald Campbell’s first World Water Speed record on Coniston Water in a series of concerts in the village on 15 – 17 May.

B&G® Unveils Zeus® SRX Chartplotter
B&G® Unveils Zeus® SRX Chartplotter
Monday, 16 February 2026

B&G® announced the new Zeus® SRX chartplotter that combines cutting-edge performance, sleek design and seamless integration.

Emirates GBR runners-up in Auckland on wild day on Waitematā Harbour
Emirates GBR runners-up in Auckland on wild day on Waitematā Harbour
Sunday, 15 February 2026

The Emirates GBR SailGP Team secured their second consecutive podium finish of the 2026 SailGP Season in full-on conditions at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland.

Cowes Week opens entries for Bicentenary regatta
Cowes Week opens entries for Bicentenary regatta
Saturday, 14 February 2026

Cowes Week Ltd has announced that entries are now open for Cowes Week 2026, as one of Britain’s most iconic sporting events prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary on the Solent.

Emirates GBR Fifth Overall After Dramatic Opening Day in Auckland as New Zealand’s Black Foils and DS Team France Collision Halts Racing
Emirates GBR Fifth Overall After Dramatic Opening Day in Auckland as New Zealand’s Black Foils and DS Team France Collision Halts Racing
Saturday, 14 February 2026

The first day of racing at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix ended with an early abandonment following a dramatic collision between the New Zealand’s Black Foils and DS Team France SailGP Teams.

Fundraising supper for City of Edinboro
Fundraising supper for City of Edinboro
Friday, 13 February 2026

The Norfolk & Suffolk Boating Association Ltd (NSBA) hosted a Fundraising Supper recently to help to fund the restoration of one of the last remaining East Coast sailing smacks, the City of Edinboro, built in Hull 1884 by William McCann and no...

American Magic Acquires Danish ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team in Landmark Deal
American Magic Acquires Danish ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team in Landmark Deal
Friday, 13 February 2026

ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team has been acquired by sports investor and American Magic Co-Founder, Doug DeVos . 

Black Foils Set to Rejoin Fleet as ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Returns
Black Foils Set to Rejoin Fleet as ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Returns
Friday, 13 February 2026

The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will welcome 13 international teams to Auckland this weekend for high-speed, high-action stadium racing just metres from the shoreline – all set against the backdrop of one of sailing’s most iconic c...

Boats, sails and communities to discover at the 2026 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Boats, sails and communities to discover at the 2026 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Wednesday, 11 February 2026

One of the biggest challenges at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (21-22 February) is deciding just where to start!

Entries for Suffolk Yacht Harbour Classic Regatta 2026 Open
Entries for Suffolk Yacht Harbour Classic Regatta 2026 Open
Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Entries are open for the Suffolk Yacht Harbour Classic Regatta, returning from 26 – 28 June at Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Levington.

Why Boatshed exists and why it still matters.
Why Boatshed exists and why it still matters.
Tuesday, 10 February 2026

"I started Boatshed in 1999 after a ten-month sabbatical sailing my 41-foot boat made it clear that I couldn’t go back to my old job.

ALL SET FOR CAGLIARI AND THE FIRST PRELIMINARY REGATTA
ALL SET FOR CAGLIARI AND THE FIRST PRELIMINARY REGATTA
Monday, 09 February 2026

The ‘Road to Naples 2027’ begins in Cagliari in 2026 between the 21 – 24 May with the opening Prelim Regatta of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup.

East Cowes Marina joins Premier Marinas South Coast network
East Cowes Marina joins Premier Marinas South Coast network
Monday, 09 February 2026

East Cowes Marina has joined the Premier Marinas South Coast network, giving berth holders access to one of the most extensive full-service marina networks in the country.

Park and Ride tickets for Bluebird K7 – The Festival on sale
Park and Ride tickets for Bluebird K7 – The Festival on sale
Monday, 09 February 2026

Tickets for Park and Ride at Bluebird K7 – The festival (11-17 May), which celebrates Donald Campbell and his legendary hydroplane, are now available.

British Motor Yacht Show Opens for Registrations
British Motor Yacht Show Opens for Registrations
Monday, 09 February 2026

Registration has officially opened for the British Motor Yacht Show, which will return to Premier Marinas’ Swanwick Marina on the River Hamble from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 May.

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