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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.

Go-Stock offering concentrated version of boat cleaner
Go-Stock offering concentrated version of boat cleaner
Friday, 14 May 2021

Family run business Go-Stock, which provides environmentally friendly product solutions, is now offering ready to use and concentrated versions of its Oleonix Full Spectrum Boat Cleaner.

Scott vows to rally for Tokyo; Wetherell bows out on a high
Scott vows to rally for Tokyo; Wetherell bows out on a high
Thursday, 13 May 2021

Giles Scott says he will ‘regroup’ for the upcoming Olympic Games after a “disappointing” ninth-place finish at the Finn world championships.

Pip Hare renews partnership with Medallia
Pip Hare renews partnership with Medallia
Thursday, 13 May 2021

Pip Hare has renewed her partnership with Medallia for her next Vendée Globe campaign and has bought Bureau Vallee 2, the 2016 generation boat which Louis Burton sailed to third place in last year’s race.

Are all the marinas full?
Are all the marinas full?
Thursday, 13 May 2021

Neil Chapman, founder of Boatshed talked to Nic Parton from Triangle Berth Brokers about the current berthing situation in the UK and Europe.

Eight people saved by what3words – and RNLI
Eight people saved by what3words – and RNLI
Thursday, 13 May 2021

Skegness RNLI volunteers raced to rescue eight people cut off by tide last weekend (9May21) shortly before high water. Reports had come in of multiple stranded people.

GetMyBoat predicting strong summer for rentals
GetMyBoat predicting strong summer for rentals
Thursday, 13 May 2021

GetMyBoat, the world’s largest boat rental and water experience marketplace, has reported record business growth in 2021. From January through April 2021, GetMyBoat says it achieved 700% year-over-year growth, with the rate accelerating eac...

Princess Cruises cancels multiple cruises
Princess Cruises cancels multiple cruises
Thursday, 13 May 2021

Princess Cruises says while it continues to work with various government and port authorities to finalise its return to cruising, the company is already cancelling a selection of cruises.

Recyclable composite Danu aims for Paris 2024 Olympics
Recyclable composite Danu aims for Paris 2024 Olympics
Thursday, 13 May 2021

The Ultimate Boat Company says it is racing ahead with its revolutionary sustainable material, Danu, as the recyclable composite material of choice for its mixed double-handed offshore keelboat.

Wooden Boats creates tender with moving deckhouse
Wooden Boats creates tender with moving deckhouse
Thursday, 13 May 2021

Wooden Boats has created a new WB 10.70m LimoTender which features a movable deckhouse – specifically so it can be comfortably stowed in the garage of a superyacht.

SpacePort uses geospatial data to solve transport challenges in ports
SpacePort uses geospatial data to solve transport challenges in ports
Thursday, 13 May 2021

A SpacePort feasibility project, funded by the Geospatial Commission in partnership with Innovate UK, says it has successfully concluded that a geospatial data platform can significantly streamline port operations. This will then improve efficien...

Scott vows to rally for Tokyo
Scott vows to rally for Tokyo
Thursday, 13 May 2021

Giles Scott says he will ‘regroup’ for the upcoming Olympic Games after a ‘disappointing’ ninth-place finish at the Finn World Championships.

Hover Chocks from Shipyard Supply Co
Hover Chocks from Shipyard Supply Co
Thursday, 13 May 2021 Introducing

With demand increasing for tender chocks to work in harmony with guest areas and crane locations, Shipyard Supply Co’s new hover chocks are ideal for yachts requiring an efficient yet flexible tender stowage system.

Marine industry dates: 2021
Marine industry dates: 2021
Thursday, 13 May 2021

‘In-person’ dates for marine events in 2021.

Not all UK boaters protecting themselves
Not all UK boaters protecting themselves
Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Every year, around 150 people die at the coast around the UK and Ireland. Last year, the RNLI launched more than  8,000 times to those in need of help. 

However, research by Helly Hansen, a partner of the RNLI, has revealed that UK boa...

Tall Ships Races return to Lerwick
Tall Ships Races return to Lerwick
Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Lerwick has been selected to be a host port for the spectacular Tall Ships Races for the third time.

The Races are expected to visit Lerwick, the only Scottish location, from 26 – 29 July, 2023. The isles previously hosted the event in 199...

Recently Sold - Nauticat 33 Mk 2
Recently Sold - Nauticat 33 Mk 2
Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Last week Boatshed Brighton sold this Nauticat 33 Mk 2 built in 1987.

June 2021 BoatBid Auction - Entries Open
June 2021 BoatBid Auction - Entries Open
Tuesday, 11 May 2021

Our June 2021 BoatBid auction is open and ready to take entries.

Successful boat show
Successful boat show
Tuesday, 11 May 2021

The South Coast Boat Show was deemed a great success by both organisers and exhibitors, with nearly 700 appointments booked by 500 buyers over the three-day event.

The appointment only show was one of the first boat shows to take place in a phys...

American concern for future of America’s Cup
American concern for future of America’s Cup
Tuesday, 11 May 2021

The New York Yacht Club has submitted a challenge for the 37th America’s Cup to the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron in Auckland, New Zealand.

The New York Yacht Club won the America’s Cup in 1851 and successfully defended the Cup 26...

French government announces a process to allow entry to cruisers at any French port
French government announces a process to allow entry to cruisers at any French port
Tuesday, 11 May 2021

The Cruising Association, through its local representatives, has helped to make cruising to France easier, post-Brexit.

Since leaving the EU, boats arriving in France from the UK or Channel Islands are required to sail to one of a small number o...

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