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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.

Inside Tankoa’s 70m hybrid superyacht inspired by Milan
Inside Tankoa’s 70m hybrid superyacht inspired by Milan
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

Genoa-based superyacht builder Tankoa has revealed the new 70-metre superyacht project Milano, developed with Milan-based studio Nauta Design.

Virtue Yachts appoints dealer in the UK and Ireland
Virtue Yachts appoints dealer in the UK and Ireland
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

Polish boat builder Virtue Yachts has appointed S6 Marine exclusive dealer for UK and Ireland.

Europe’s largest offshore solar array secures funding
Europe’s largest offshore solar array secures funding
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

A consortium of 15 partners, including SolarDuck, DMEC and RWE, have been awarded funding for Europe’s largest offshore floating solar demonstration project to date.

Camper & Nicholsons to sell Nolimits models in Asia Pacific
Camper & Nicholsons to sell Nolimits models in Asia Pacific
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

Global superyacht brokerage and service firm Camper & Nicholsons has announced an exclusive partnership with Nolimits to sell its models in the Asia-Pacific region.

MarineMax completes acquisition of Williams Tenders USA
MarineMax completes acquisition of Williams Tenders USA
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

MarineMax has completed the acquisition of Williams Tenders USA, Inc.

British waterways campaign launches boater survey
British waterways campaign launches boater survey
Tuesday, 05 March 2024

The Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW) campaign has launched a comprehensive survey to gather insights from boaters regarding their experiences while cruising in 2023.

Engineers join riggers at Falmouth Harbour’s new Marine Hub
Engineers join riggers at Falmouth Harbour’s new Marine Hub
Monday, 04 March 2024 Falmouth Harbour’s new “Marine Hub” has been joined by a team of marine engineers, strengthening this focal point of expertise for the community’s yacht and boat owners right in the heart of town. Coastside Engineering Servic...
‘Mystery Cruise’ Set to Depart in 2025
‘Mystery Cruise’ Set to Depart in 2025
Monday, 04 March 2024

Windstar Cruises has announced its first ‘President’s Mystery Cruise’ is set to depart on 19 April, 2025. 

Premier teams up with James Ketchell for his next global adventure
Premier teams up with James Ketchell for his next global adventure
Monday, 04 March 2024

Premier Marinas teams up with renowned adventurer, speaker and author James Ketchell in preparation for his next global adventure.

US yacht brokers hit with lawsuit over commission fees
US yacht brokers hit with lawsuit over commission fees
Monday, 04 March 2024

A new lawsuit alleges that the world’s largest yacht sales agency, and other brokers, are charging ‘inflated’ sales commissions that fleece boat sellers.

RNLI turns 200 and celebrates over 146,000 lives saved
RNLI turns 200 and celebrates over 146,000 lives saved
Monday, 04 March 2024

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is marking its 200th anniversary today. The lifesaving charity has released new figures showing its volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved 146,277 lives in the UK and Ireland during its t...

HMS Queen Elizabeth delays departure – again
HMS Queen Elizabeth delays departure – again
Monday, 04 March 2024

HMS Queen Elizabeth — the aircraft carrier that has already failed to leave Portsmouth Harbour once this year – has been delayed again. This time, the navy says it’s due to adverse weather conditions.

HanseYachts delists from Frankfurt Stock Exchange
HanseYachts delists from Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Monday, 04 March 2024

HanseYachts will end trading of its shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, after closing the first half of its current financial year with record figures.

Smartgyro announces new R&D manager
Smartgyro announces new R&D manager
Monday, 04 March 2024

Italy-headquartered gyro stabilisation company Smartgyro has promoted Fabrizio Stifani to research and development (R&D) manager.

Mercury Racing introduces 60 APX outboard
Mercury Racing introduces 60 APX outboard
Monday, 04 March 2024

Mercury Racing has introduced the 60 APX outboard motor as the latest addition to its range of Apex pure competition outboards designed for closed-course circuit racing.

Fert Yachting offers ‘eco-charter’ aboard MODX 70 catamaran
Fert Yachting offers ‘eco-charter’ aboard MODX 70 catamaran
Monday, 04 March 2024

MODX Catamarans has appointed Swiss yacht management firm Fert Yachting as the exclusive chartering partner of the MODX 70 catamaran.

RNLI celebrates 200 years and over 146,000 lives saved
RNLI celebrates 200 years and over 146,000 lives saved
Monday, 04 March 2024

On 4 March 2024 the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will celebrate 200 years of saving lives at sea – thanks to volunteers giving their time to save others, all funded by public donations.

New Member of the Boatshed Crew!
New Member of the Boatshed Crew!
Saturday, 02 March 2024

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

Atlantic row being used to inspire the next generation!
Atlantic row being used to inspire the next generation!
Friday, 01 March 2024

‘Education, education, education’… (who remembers that?) could be the adopted mantra of the ‘Lessons From A Boat’ ocean rowing team who will embark on the challenge of a lifetime this December as they attempt to row ...

Putting the craft into hovercraft this Easter
Putting the craft into hovercraft this Easter
Friday, 01 March 2024

Hovertravel has launched the second of its showcase experiences, combining the fun of creating your own Easter souvenir with the thrill of a 20 minute hovercraft demonstration flight.

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