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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.

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. 

Applications open for Trinity House RYA Yachtmaster Scholarship
Applications open for Trinity House RYA Yachtmaster Scholarship
Monday, 23 August 2021

The RYA has opened applications for the Trinity House RYA Yachtmaster Scholarship, an opportunity for those working, or aspiring to work, in the small commercial vessel sector.

Meet the Team - Steve Black
Meet the Team - Steve Black
Monday, 23 August 2021

Steve has been working with Boatshed Texas since May 2016.

Candela’s electric C-pod combats heat with seawater
Candela’s electric C-pod combats heat with seawater
Monday, 23 August 2021

Swedish marine tech company Candela has unveiled its latest product: the C-pod. It says the electric pod drive is four times more efficient than the best electric outboards, providing a silent boat ride and requiring no maintenance.

Devon girl to become Britain’s youngest  round-Britain sailing success
Devon girl to become Britain’s youngest round-Britain sailing success
Monday, 23 August 2021

Katie McCabe, 14, has finished sailing around Great Britain and is hoping her journey will make her officially the youngest person to have done so. The current youngest person to sail solo around Britain is Timothy Long, from Aylesbury, who saile...

MCA scoping regulations for nuclear shipping
MCA scoping regulations for nuclear shipping
Monday, 23 August 2021

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has launched a consultation on proposed regulations for nuclear-powered ships.

Brewery donates £9k to Cornish Surf Life Saving Clubs
Brewery donates £9k to Cornish Surf Life Saving Clubs
Monday, 23 August 2021

Cornwall-based Sharp’s Brewery is donating £9,000 to Surf Life Saving Cornwall. The money will go towards funding essential lifesaving equipment in 19 surf life saving clubs across the county.

Young sailors overcome strong headwinds to arrive in Dartmouth for postponed Mayflower 400 Race
Young sailors overcome strong headwinds to arrive in Dartmouth for postponed Mayflower 400 Race
Sunday, 22 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 to mark the end of ASTO’s Mayflower 401 Small Ships Race.

Raceix partners with Esri to bring situational awareness to marine industry
Raceix partners with Esri to bring situational awareness to marine industry
Friday, 20 August 2021

Marine software solutions company, Raceix has joined forces with location intelligence specialist Esri, through the Esri startup program.

MDL’s first eco gym opens next month
MDL’s first eco gym opens next month
Friday, 20 August 2021

MDL Marinas first MDL Fitness eco gym is opening on the 1st September at its Queen Anne’s Battery marina in Plymouth.

ePropulsion expands R&D facilities with new Hong Kong office
ePropulsion expands R&D facilities with new Hong Kong office
Friday, 20 August 2021

Marine electric propulsion specialist, ePropulsion is opening an office in Hong Kong to strengthen its research and development (R&D) capabilities.

ASG signs distribution agreement with Aquafax
ASG signs distribution agreement with Aquafax
Friday, 20 August 2021

Advanced Systems Group EMEA BV (ASG EMEA), a supplier of products and integrated systems to the marine, RV, and specialty vehicle industries, has signed of a new multi-year distribution agreement with Aquafax, one of the UK’s leading techni...

New senior management appointment at Promarine Finance
New senior management appointment at Promarine Finance
Friday, 20 August 2021

Marine finance lender, Promarine Finance, has appointed Matt Ashmall to its senior management team.

Major works planned for St Helier Marina
Major works planned for St Helier Marina
Friday, 20 August 2021

Ports of Jersey is making further investment in its marinas with major works planned to refurbish St Helier Marina.

Sunstream launches new boat lift accessories range
Sunstream launches new boat lift accessories range
Friday, 20 August 2021

Sunstream Boat Lifts has launched a range of boat lift accessories for the new SunLift SLX, including guide ons and a goal post bow stop.

RAYMARINE SPONSORS PREMIER MARINAS’ DAILY PRIZE DRAW
RAYMARINE SPONSORS PREMIER MARINAS’ DAILY PRIZE DRAW
Thursday, 19 August 2021

WIN £5,000 WORTH OF PRIZES! Premier Marinas is teaming up with Raymarine to offer customers and visitors to the 2021 Southampton Boat Show the chance to win incredible prize bundles every day!

MDL’s eco gym
MDL’s eco gym
Thursday, 19 August 2021

MDL Marinas’ first MDL Fitness eco gym is opening on 1 September at its Queen Anne’s Battery marina in Plymouth.

Waste away!
Waste away!
Thursday, 19 August 2021

Sea-farers around Falmouth are being urged to pump out waste from their vessels using Falmouth Harbours’ newly installed black-water reception facility – rather than dumping it into the sea.

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