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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.

Major extension completed at Tingdene’s Broadlands Marina
Major extension completed at Tingdene’s Broadlands Marina
Wednesday, 25 August 2021

Situated on Oulton Broad just outside Lowestoft, Tingdene’s Broadlands Marina has undergone major development works to extend its berthing capabilities.

Quantum Racing leading as 52  SUPER SERIES kicks off
Quantum Racing leading as 52 SUPER SERIES kicks off
Wednesday, 25 August 2021

Following the cancellation of the first event of the series in Valencia in July, the 52 SUPER SERIES finally kicked off yesterday in Mallorca with the Puerto Portales Sailing Week and the 20th Anniversary Invitational.

Southampton International Boat Show Drives its Sustainability Pledge Further
Southampton International Boat Show Drives its Sustainability Pledge Further
Wednesday, 25 August 2021

British Marine and The Green Blue are raising the sustainability bar even higher at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, minimising the shows environmental impact whilst also asking the marine industry and visitors alike to contr...

Major extension of Tingdene’s Broadlands Marina
Major extension of Tingdene’s Broadlands Marina
Wednesday, 25 August 2021

At the end of 2020, Walcon Marine supplied a package of pontoons that has played a big part in the in the transformation of Tingdene’s Broadlands Marina, situated on Oulton Broad just outside Lowestoft and a part of the world famous Broads N...

Minister for International Trade visits Sunseeker
Minister for International Trade visits Sunseeker
Wednesday, 25 August 2021

Minister for International Trade, Ranil Jayawardena, visited Sunseeker headquarters in Poole on 10 August 2021.

Sunreef 70 wins International Yacht & Aviation Award
Sunreef 70 wins International Yacht & Aviation Award
Wednesday, 25 August 2021

The Sunreef 70 has been announced as the winner of the Sailing Yacht category at the International Yacht and Aviation Awards.

Recently Sold - Nimbus 310 Coupe
Recently Sold - Nimbus 310 Coupe
Wednesday, 25 August 2021

Last week Boatshed Norfolk sold this 2000 Nimbus 310 Coupe.

Visit the Cruising Association at the Southampton International Boat Show
Visit the Cruising Association at the Southampton International Boat Show
Tuesday, 24 August 2021 The Cruising Association is returning to the Southampton International Boat Show and hosting a packed programme for its members, prospective members and those new to the world of sail and motor cruising. As the largest organisation catering exclusiv...
VIDEO: Rafael Nadal’s Sunreef 80 to showcase at Monaco
VIDEO: Rafael Nadal’s Sunreef 80 to showcase at Monaco
Tuesday, 24 August 2021

Tennis star Rafael Nadal’s custom 80 Sunreef Power yacht Great White will be showcased at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, according to Sunreef Yachts.

SIBS offers locals discounted tickets on new ‘Community Day’
SIBS offers locals discounted tickets on new ‘Community Day’
Tuesday, 24 August 2021

This year, the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) is offering a discount to local residents, encouraging them to attend the new ‘Community Day’ on Sunday 19 September.

Rowers set record in epic 43-day round-Britain row
Rowers set record in epic 43-day round-Britain row
Tuesday, 24 August 2021

Four rowers whose specially designed 10m boat Emma has circled Britain to raise funds for the RNLI returned on Sunday to Cowes, where their ambitious challenge began 43 days and four hours before.

Barton Marine announced as RYA OnBoard supplier
Barton Marine announced as RYA OnBoard supplier
Tuesday, 24 August 2021

Barton Marine has been announced as an official supplier to RYA OnBoard (OB), the national grassroots programme created to make it more accessible for youngsters to try sailing and windsurfing.

New town and marina proposed for Scottish firth
New town and marina proposed for Scottish firth
Tuesday, 24 August 2021

Planning for a new marina and almost 2,000 homes has been submitted for a site on the Moray Firth near Ardersier. The proposed site is a former oil and gas fabrication yard at Whiteness, with developer Ardersier Port Ltd including a school, hotel...

US Navy sinks Ex-USS Ingraham frigate during live-fire exercise off Hawaii
US Navy sinks Ex-USS Ingraham frigate during live-fire exercise off Hawaii
Tuesday, 24 August 2021

The US Navy conducted a sinking exercise off Hawaii on the decommissioned guided-missile frigate ex-USS Ingraham last weekend. The armed forced sank the warship as part of a large-scale military exercise, demonstrating how enemy ships could be ta...

Young sailors battle strong winds to complete Mayflower 401 Race
Young sailors battle strong winds to complete Mayflower 401 Race
Tuesday, 24 August 2021

After two days of beating into a strong westerly headwind, 12 UK sail training vessels, crewed by young people, arrived safely in Dartmouth on Thursday morning last week to mark the end of ASTO’s Mayflower 401 Small Ships Race.

Southampton International Boat Show encourages local residents to come and have a go on the water
Southampton International Boat Show encourages local residents to come and have a go on the water
Monday, 23 August 2021

Southampton is a city famous for its connections to the sea, and this year’s Southampton International Boat Show is reaching out to local residents to come and enjoy all aspects of watersports with a special Community Day taking place on 19 ...

Three dogs help save 14 people at sea
Three dogs help save 14 people at sea
Monday, 23 August 2021

Three water rescue dogs have been hailed as heroes after helping rescue fourteen people, eight of whom were children, after a sudden change in weather left them unable to return ashore on their own.

Heesen launches ‘muscular’ Project Falcon
Heesen launches ‘muscular’ Project Falcon
Monday, 23 August 2021

Heesen has announced that Project Falcon, YN19360, has been launched. The yacht will remain at Heesen for commissioning before moving to Rotterdam, where she will then proceed for trials and tests in the North Sea ahead of delivery in December....

Sailing charity funds six placements for young people
Sailing charity funds six placements for young people
Monday, 23 August 2021

Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) has partnered with a military preparation college dedicated to offering life skills and experience opportunities to young people. 

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