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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.

Birdham Pool Waterside & Marina
Birdham Pool Waterside & Marina
Tuesday, 01 August 2023

Tucked away on the calm waters of the Chichester Harbour, this month’s marina has a long, fruitful history.

Fairline expands UK dealer network across south coast and Scotland
Fairline expands UK dealer network across south coast and Scotland
Tuesday, 01 August 2023

British boatbuilder Fairline has appointed Southampton-based Approved Boats as the newest addition to its UK dealer network, as it launches Fairline South Coast and Fairline Scotland.

Boat of missing sailor Donald Lawson found off Mexico coast
Boat of missing sailor Donald Lawson found off Mexico coast
Tuesday, 01 August 2023

The capsized boat of Baltimore sailor Donald Lawson, who went missing over two weeks ago in the Pacific Ocean, has been located off the coast of Mexico.

Feadship delivers 84.2m hybrid superyacht Obsidian
Feadship delivers 84.2m hybrid superyacht Obsidian
Tuesday, 01 August 2023

Feadship has launched its first vessel of 2023, the 84.2m hybrid superyacht Obsidian.

Barton Marine relaunches Tuphblox range
Barton Marine relaunches Tuphblox range
Tuesday, 01 August 2023

Barton Marine will be filling the Tuphblox gap after the closure of Holland Yacht Equipment (HYE), which supplied the market with Tufnol blocks for many years.

ePropulsion and SailGP renew technical collaboration
ePropulsion and SailGP renew technical collaboration
Tuesday, 01 August 2023

ePropulsion has extended its partnership with SailGP for seasons four and five. The partnership, which was originally announced at the beginning of season two, will see ePropulsion support SailGP’s operations’ goal of accelerating the...

Freedom Boat Club continues growth with 400th location
Freedom Boat Club continues growth with 400th location
Tuesday, 01 August 2023

Brunswick Corporation owned Freedom Boat Club has announced it’s opening its 400th location in Jupiter, Florida.

New Members of the Boatshed Crew!
New Members of the Boatshed Crew!
Tuesday, 01 August 2023

Boatshed.com is pleased to welcome three new crew members who joined the team last month:

Cowes Week Day 3 Round Up
Cowes Week Day 3 Round Up
Monday, 31 July 2023

With a forecast indicating a good chance of getting back on the water today following yesterday’s abandonment of all racing, there was an air of excitement in Cowes this morning.

The Bouncing Bomb
The Bouncing Bomb
Monday, 31 July 2023

This month we have been discovering more about the fascinating story behind the bomb that could skip across water.

Shootin’ The Breeze… with Clair Connibeer
Shootin’ The Breeze… with Clair Connibeer
Monday, 31 July 2023

We catch up with Clair Connibeer co-owner of Encounter Cornwall, offering kayak trips, kayak hire and stand-up paddleboard lessons and tours, along with mega SUP hire on the stunning Fowey Estuary in Cornwall. 

Hot Topic: OUTBOARD ENGINES  VS INBOARD FOR SAILING BOATS
Hot Topic: OUTBOARD ENGINES VS INBOARD FOR SAILING BOATS
Monday, 31 July 2023

Boat builder Matt Newland, from Swallow Yachts, explains the benefits of using outboard engines on sailing boats, and why he continues to choose Yamaha outboards to power his range of 20 – 26ft daysailers. 

Success for England’s largest seagrass restoration project
Success for England’s largest seagrass restoration project
Monday, 31 July 2023

Work on England’s largest seagrass restoration effort continues in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, under the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project.

It’s all happening in the Watersports Zone at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show
It’s all happening in the Watersports Zone at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show
Monday, 31 July 2023

Getting into watersports is fun and accessible, and this year, the Southampton International Boat Show has a dedicated festival-style Watersports Zone; the perfect place to be inspired, have a go, and gear up to the latest high-adrenaline trends, ...

Sea-Alliance Group opens new premises in Greece
Sea-Alliance Group opens new premises in Greece
Monday, 31 July 2023

As part of its expansion into Greece, Sea-Alliance Group (SAG) has opened a new office premises in the Athenian Riviera with an additional summer base in Porto Heli.

Yamaha and Ribeye celebrate 25 years in partnership
Yamaha and Ribeye celebrate 25 years in partnership
Monday, 31 July 2023

Working together for a quarter of a century, Yamaha Motor UK and Dartmouth based rigid inflatable boat builder Ribeye are celebrating 25 years in partnership.

Sailing coaches save stranded locals amidst wildfire emergency in Greece
Sailing coaches save stranded locals amidst wildfire emergency in Greece
Monday, 31 July 2023

The rescue of over 130 people from wildfires by coaches at a youth sailing world championships has been hailed as “a truly outstanding example of the best qualities of our sport” by World Sailing Chief Executive Officer David Graham....

Burned-out car carrier under tow as fire subsides
Burned-out car carrier under tow as fire subsides
Monday, 31 July 2023

The car carrier Fremantle Highway, which caught fire off the Dutch coast last week while carrying 3,000 vehicles, is now under tow after the fire began to subside this weekend.

RNLI pleads with SUP and other paddlers to ‘think carefully’ before setting off
RNLI pleads with SUP and other paddlers to ‘think carefully’ before setting off
Monday, 31 July 2023

A step change in the number of paddleboarders needing to be rescued around the UK has prompted a new safety campaign to encourage people to think about the weather and tides before setting off.

Vision Marine partners with ocean cleanup firm
Vision Marine partners with ocean cleanup firm
Monday, 31 July 2023

Canada-headquartered electric boatbuilder Vision Marine Technologies has partnered with 4Ocean, a marine cleanup company focused on removing plastic and rubbish from the ocean and coastlines.

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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.

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