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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.

Blown out to sea in an inflatable toy in a Force 5
Blown out to sea in an inflatable toy in a Force 5
Wednesday, 04 August 2021

Whitstable Lifeboat Crew has issued a warning about the dangers of using inflatable beach toys after the lifeboat was called to assist the RNLI Lifeguard at Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey, when the occupant of such a toy found himself being blown out ...

Recently Sold - Sealine 320 Statesman
Recently Sold - Sealine 320 Statesman
Wednesday, 04 August 2021

Last week Boatshed Wales sold this 1993 Sealine 320 Statesman.

New attractions added and bookings open for Gosport Marine Festival
New attractions added and bookings open for Gosport Marine Festival
Tuesday, 03 August 2021

Visitors to the Gosport Marine Festival will be able to enjoy two new exciting attractions at this free fun, family-friendly event along Gosport’s waterfront on 4 September.    

Bentley Motors partners with Southampton International Boat Show
Bentley Motors partners with Southampton International Boat Show
Tuesday, 03 August 2021

Taking place from 10-19 September, the Southampton International Boat Show is set to welcome all types of exciting, sustainable and innovative brands.

Nominations open for Stoneways Marine YJA Yachtsman of the Year and the Young Sailor of the Year 2021
Nominations open for Stoneways Marine YJA Yachtsman of the Year and the Young Sailor of the Year 2021
Tuesday, 03 August 2021

Nominations ae open for the Stoneways Marine YJA Yachtsman of the Year and the Young Sailor of the Year 2021.

Team GB Tops the Sailing Medal Table… Again
Team GB Tops the Sailing Medal Table… Again
Tuesday, 03 August 2021

Great Britain ruled the waves in the Olympic Games with three gold among their five medals, followed by Netherlands, France and Germany with three medals apiece, while Australia, Spain and China each claimed two medals.

Best places in the world to live for yacht lovers
Best places in the world to live for yacht lovers
Tuesday, 03 August 2021

The yacht industry has boomed in recent years, turning over almost £700m in the UK alone. As more and more people take to the seas, many are looking for the perfect land-based property to complement their yachting adventures. But where are t...

WATCH: Golds for Team GB in nail-biting Olympic medal races
WATCH: Golds for Team GB in nail-biting Olympic medal races
Tuesday, 03 August 2021

In one of the most exciting medal races in Olympic history, Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell won gold after a tense finish in the men’s skiff 49er, while Giles Scott successfully defended his Olympic title in the space of a nail-biting hou...

Catamaran ablaze in Poole
Catamaran ablaze in Poole
Tuesday, 03 August 2021

Both Poole lifeboats were immediately launched by UK Coastguard just after 8.30pm yesterday evening to a report of a boat on fire at Parkstone Yacht Club.

Elon Musk alumni to make $300,000 electric boat
Elon Musk alumni to make $300,000 electric boat
Tuesday, 03 August 2021

A team of former SpaceX engineers are entering the electric boat market. The company, Arc, is manufacturing a $300,000, 475-horsepower pleasure craft, according to Bloomberg.

ePropulsion launches European Pro Staff programme for anglers
ePropulsion launches European Pro Staff programme for anglers
Tuesday, 03 August 2021

Electric outboard motor specialist ePropulsion, has launched its Pro Staff programme in Europe. The programme offers members discounts on ePropulsion motors and batteries, a free trial of selected ePropulsion new products and free merchandise in ...

The Sunreef 60 E wins best electric sailboat
The Sunreef 60 E wins best electric sailboat
Tuesday, 03 August 2021

After tallying the votes from more than 10,000 electric boat enthusiasts and an international judging panel of e-boat experts, the second annual Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating has announced the recipient...

Sea trials for Scania-Powered Viking 46 Billfish show impressive results
Sea trials for Scania-Powered Viking 46 Billfish show impressive results
Tuesday, 03 August 2021

Scania has announced the success of its sea trials for the recently launched 46ft Viking Billfish sportfish yacht (46BF) – MACK 900.

Study finds ‘evolutionary trap’ causes young sea turtles to ingest plastic
Study finds ‘evolutionary trap’ causes young sea turtles to ingest plastic
Tuesday, 03 August 2021

The large amount of plastic in the oceans means that evolutionary adaptations which previously helped aquatic creatures live, are now having life-threatening consequences, reports The Guardian.

Haslar Marina
Haslar Marina
Monday, 02 August 2021

Built in 1993, Haslar Marina is ​tucked away just inside the southwest corner of Portsmouth Harbour.

THE SCOTTISH FISHERIES MUSEUM COMPLETES £1MILLION CONSERVATION OF THE REAPER
THE SCOTTISH FISHERIES MUSEUM COMPLETES £1MILLION CONSERVATION OF THE REAPER
Monday, 02 August 2021 Following a £1million conservation, the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther, Fife, is set to welcome visitors back onboard the iconic ‘Fifie’ Reaper, the last of the great First Class Scottish Herring Luggers and a ‘R...
Kent Teenager goes for Double Gold at Powerboat Championships
Kent Teenager goes for Double Gold at Powerboat Championships
Monday, 02 August 2021

Kent Teenager George Elmore will head to Stewartby Lake in Bedford on the 7 – 8 August for the 2021 British Sprint Championships. Powerboat Racing like many sports has been hit by Covid-19 restrictions meaning the youngster has not raced sin...

Watch: harrowing footage of yacht crew rescue as Storm Evert causes chaos
Watch: harrowing footage of yacht crew rescue as Storm Evert causes chaos
Monday, 02 August 2021

Falmouth Coastguard Operations Centre reported a total of 22 incidents throughout the night as Storm Evert battered the South West last Thursday (29Jul21).

Exhibitor space at Genoa ‘sold out’ says Italian Marine Industry Association
Exhibitor space at Genoa ‘sold out’ says Italian Marine Industry Association
Monday, 02 August 2021

The 61st Genoa International Boat Show has announced it’s ‘sold out’ in terms of national and international exhibitors. This, organiser’s say, is in part due to the ‘tremendous success’ of the boat show’s...

Benetti launches first Motopanfilo 37M
Benetti launches first Motopanfilo 37M
Monday, 02 August 2021

Benetti’s Viareggio shipyard has launched the first unit of its Motopanfilo 37M, a fibreglass and composite yacht. The yacht accommodates ten guests across four cabins, and seven crew members, including the captain.

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