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The RYA 150 Podcast: Episode 6 – From superyachts to super starts
The RYA 150 Podcast: Episode 6 – From superyachts to super starts
Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Not everyone’s career starts with a plan. For some, it begins with a leap — a decision to swap the predictable for the possible.

TYHA launches revised Code of Practice at ICOMIA World Marina Conference 2025
TYHA launches revised Code of Practice at ICOMIA World Marina Conference 2025
Tuesday, 28 October 2025

The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), in partnership with Marina Projects Ltd, has announced the official launch of the revised TYHA Code of Practice at the ICOMIA World Marina Conference 2025 in Venice.

RNLI lifeguard manager honoured for five decades dedicated to maritime safety
RNLI lifeguard manager honoured for five decades dedicated to maritime safety
Monday, 27 October 2025

Peter Dawes, RNLI General Manager of Lifeguard Operations, who has 50 years’ experience in maritime safety, has been awarded the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Vladimir Maksimov Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Sunsail launches new “Hidden Harbours” flotilla itinerary for Lefkas
Sunsail launches new “Hidden Harbours” flotilla itinerary for Lefkas
Friday, 24 October 2025

Sunsail has announced the launch of its new Lefkas flotilla itinerary for 2026. The new ‘Hidden Harbours’ itinerary is set to offer guests weekly departure dates starting from 3 May 2026 throughout the sailing season.

MDL Marinas celebrates double win at Maritime Solent Awards 2025
MDL Marinas celebrates double win at Maritime Solent Awards 2025
Friday, 24 October 2025

MDL Marinas is celebrating a major success after securing wins in both its nominated categories at the Maritime Solent Awards 2025, announced at last night’s ceremony.

Shop with the RNLI this Christmas and help save lives at sea
Shop with the RNLI this Christmas and help save lives at sea
Friday, 24 October 2025

Give a gift that keeps on giving this Christmas with the RNLI, the charity that saves lives at sea. All profits from the sale of RNLI gifts and cards help to fund their 24-hour search and rescue service around the coasts of the UK and Ireland. ...

GreenSeas Trust to unveil bin at Canary Wharf
GreenSeas Trust to unveil bin at Canary Wharf
Friday, 24 October 2025

GreenSeas Trust, a marine conservation charity dedicated to reducing plastic waste in our oceans, will unveil its second BinsForGreenSeas bin at Canary Wharf on 4 November.

Clipper Fleet departs Punta del Este
Clipper Fleet departs Punta del Este
Thursday, 23 October 2025

The Clipper Race fleet has bid adiós to Punta del Este and is back out on the water for its next taste of the Atlantic. With over 3,500 nautical miles between them and their next stop in Cape Town, South Africa, the ten racing teams can exp...

Olly Murs to headline Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final
Olly Murs to headline Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final
Thursday, 23 October 2025

SailGP has announced pop sensation Olly Murs as the special headliner of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council (November 29-30) .

Hovertravel assists The Stonelands Project
Hovertravel assists The Stonelands Project
Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Hovertravel has announced that it has made seaweed collected at its Ryde Hoverport available to local organisations, including The Stonelands Project of Niton Undercliff, as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and communit...

Falmouth Harbour piloting PINS vessel recharging project for UK ports
Falmouth Harbour piloting PINS vessel recharging project for UK ports
Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Falmouth Harbour is one of three UK ports piloting a new UK Government-backed initiative aimed at transforming port battery and shore power infrastructure at British ports.

Royal Racing Yacht Bluebottle Makes History with Back-to-Back French Championship Wins
Royal Racing Yacht Bluebottle Makes History with Back-to-Back French Championship Wins
Tuesday, 21 October 2025

The Royal racing yacht Bluebottle has once again made history, retaining the French National Championship title in Port Camargue after ten races.

The Magenta Project Launches Its Biggest Mentoring Year Yet
The Magenta Project Launches Its Biggest Mentoring Year Yet
Tuesday, 21 October 2025

The Magenta Project has officially launched the 2025/26 edition of its Mentoring Programme, which is now entering its tenth year, by welcoming its largest and most diverse cohort to date. With double the number of mentors and mentees compared to p...

The RYA 150 Podcast: Episode 5 – From the Pacific to the Poles with Emily Penn
The RYA 150 Podcast: Episode 5 – From the Pacific to the Poles with Emily Penn
Tuesday, 21 October 2025

What happens when a sailing adventure changes everything?

Planning reforms to accelerate Falmouth Docks redevelopment
Planning reforms to accelerate Falmouth Docks redevelopment
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 Falmouth’s £150 million dock redevelopment – poised to create hundreds of jobs, support homegrown clean energy and unleash economic growth across the south-west – will set sail through calmer seas thanks to government reforms ...
MDL Marinas named finalist in two categories at Maritime Solent Awards 2025
MDL Marinas named finalist in two categories at Maritime Solent Awards 2025
Monday, 20 October 2025

MDL Marinas has been announced as a double finalist at this year’s Maritime Solent Awards, recognised in both the Sustainability Leadership and Clean Maritime Innovator categories.

RYA Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge sets sail for 2026
RYA Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge sets sail for 2026
Monday, 20 October 2025

The RYA Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge, sponsored by the Royal Thames Yacht Club, is back for another year – inspiring students to lead the way in sustainable sailing and environmental responsibility across the UK....

Votes for the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 are open
Votes for the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025 are open
Monday, 20 October 2025

What is the best yacht racing image of the year? Public votes are now open to determine the winner of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image “Public Award”.

Boatshed Labs Weekly – Boatsales.ai
Boatshed Labs Weekly – Boatsales.ai
Monday, 20 October 2025

Boatshed Labs Weekly – Boatsales.ai

Get the basics right
Get the basics right
Monday, 20 October 2025

Wearing the best base layers is key to being comfortable on and off the water, whatever the weather.

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