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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.

Autonomous ship forced to return home days after launch
Autonomous ship forced to return home days after launch
Tuesday, 22 June 2021

The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS400) has been forced to return home, following a mechanical problem.

Colne Marina development for Brightlingsea
Colne Marina development for Brightlingsea
Tuesday, 22 June 2021

A new development at Colne Marina, first approved for planning in 1976, is set to bring job opportunities to Brightlingsea, Essex, as well as clean up and reinvigorate its creek.

New £200m national yacht to be funded by Ministry of Defence
New £200m national yacht to be funded by Ministry of Defence
Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Downing Street has confirmed that a new national flagship, reportedly costing £200m, will be paid for by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Smallest Sealegs amphibious boat set for 2022
Smallest Sealegs amphibious boat set for 2022
Tuesday, 22 June 2021

The smallest amphibious boat yet from Sealegs, which can drive up on to beaches and land, is in development. The Sealegs 3.8m Tender is due for launch in late 2022 and will open up exciting possibilities for boaters.

RYA success with first Diploma in Sporting Excellence programme
RYA success with first Diploma in Sporting Excellence programme
Tuesday, 22 June 2021

The RYA has run the first Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) programme within the iQFOiL and 420 classes providing young athletes with a wealth of expertise and training opportunities through the last 12 months.

Wescom appoints new marine sales director
Wescom appoints new marine sales director
Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Jonathan Hirsh has joined Wescom Signal and Rescue as its new marine sales director.

Gulf Craft marks the delivery of another Majesty 100
Gulf Craft marks the delivery of another Majesty 100
Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Gulf Craft has marked the delivery of another Majesty 100, one of the company’s best-selling models of its flagship superyacht brand.

Maritime professionals recognised in Queen’s birthday honours
Maritime professionals recognised in Queen’s birthday honours
Tuesday, 22 June 2021

This year, the Queen’s birthday honours list features eight maritime professionals, including members of the RNLI and British Marine.

Every step of the way
Every step of the way
Monday, 21 June 2021

When you are selling your boat, you want to feel comfortable about every stage of the boat sales process and in complete control. That is why we at Boatshed will advice and hand hold you through every step.

ETNZ accused of ‘selling their souls’ as America’s Cup seeks new venue
ETNZ accused of ‘selling their souls’ as America’s Cup seeks new venue
Monday, 21 June 2021

The Māori Party has hit out at Emirates Team New Zealand’s (ETNZ) plans to take the America’s Cup overseas, accusing the team of selling ‘their souls to the highest bidder’.

Marine engineers make boat out of skip
Marine engineers make boat out of skip
Monday, 21 June 2021

After plugging drainage holes and bolting on a 5hp, two-stroke motor, two marine engineers made a vessel out of a skip.

New Portland base for British Boat Club
New Portland base for British Boat Club
Monday, 21 June 2021

Members-only boat club, the British Boat Club, is officially opening its new Portland base at an open day on Friday 25th June.

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems builds bespoke berth in Port of Portland
Inland and Coastal Marina Systems builds bespoke berth in Port of Portland
Monday, 21 June 2021

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has designed and manufactured a bespoke berth for the Port of Portland’s new tugboat. To accommodate the vessel within the existing operational pontoons, and factor in its higher freeboard, ICMS...

New category added to university sailing sustainability challenge
New category added to university sailing sustainability challenge
Monday, 21 June 2021

Each year, students from university sailing clubs across the country work to achieve a sustainability award level from the Green Blue’s University Sailing Sustainability Challenge. There are a range of categories which contain a list of act...

Mercator Media acquires Maritime Contracts Journal
Mercator Media acquires Maritime Contracts Journal
Monday, 21 June 2021

Mercator Media has agreed to purchase Maritime Contracts Journal (MCJ) from publishers Maritime Intelligence. 

Lürssen unveils project Enzo
Lürssen unveils project Enzo
Monday, 21 June 2021

Lürssen has successfully launched project Enzo, a 115m superyacht built for a repeat client who previously owned an 86m Lürssen. The owner was, according to Lürssen, extremely impressed with the build process of his first yacht and...

Ocean Walker opens new academy
Ocean Walker opens new academy
Monday, 21 June 2021

A new purpose built swimming and wellbeing centre, with a seven acre lake, four islands and three acres of elevated landscaped garden, has opened on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Fantastic finish to The Ocean Race Europe
Fantastic finish to The Ocean Race Europe
Saturday, 19 June 2021

Class leaders Offshore Team Germany (GER) and Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team (POR) have been confirmed as the respective IMOCA and VO65 winners in the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Europe, after an exciting final day of coastal racing in Gen...

COWES WEEK TO HOST UK SONAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
COWES WEEK TO HOST UK SONAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday, 18 June 2021

The biggest fleet of Sonar one designs for more than a decade will gather at Cowes Week 2021 for the UK Sonar National Championship which is being run as part of the Regatta.

British Boat Club opens Portland base
British Boat Club opens Portland base
Friday, 18 June 2021

The members-only boat club, the British Boat Club, is officially opening its new Portland base at an Open Day on 25 June.

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