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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.

Celebrities, Champions and Innovators Take Centre Stage at the Southampton International Boat Show
Celebrities, Champions and Innovators Take Centre Stage at the Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 12 September 2025

Making their debut at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (19–28 September), three new talks stages will bring the marine world to life: the Boating Academy Stage, the Cockpit Stage presented by Powerboat & RIB Magazine...

University Community Sailing Club, Brightlingsea, celebrates traditional Cornish gig renaming
University Community Sailing Club, Brightlingsea, celebrates traditional Cornish gig renaming
Friday, 12 September 2025

University Community Sailing Club held a traditional renaming ceremony for its new Cornish pilot gig, formerly known as Teign Spirit, which will now be proudly rowed under her new name, Nirvana.

SCOTLAND’S OLDEST SHIP HMS UNICORN WINS SCOTTISH THISTLE INNOVATION AWARD
SCOTLAND’S OLDEST SHIP HMS UNICORN WINS SCOTTISH THISTLE INNOVATION AWARD
Friday, 12 September 2025

Scotland’s oldest ship and beloved Dundee accredited museum, HMS Unicorn, has won the Innovation category at this year’s Scottish Thistle Regional Awards.

Challenge Vessel Finds New Home with Tall Ships Youth Trust Through Challenge Wales Collaboration
Challenge Vessel Finds New Home with Tall Ships Youth Trust Through Challenge Wales Collaboration
Friday, 12 September 2025

Joint statement by Challenge Wales and Tall Ships Youth Trust

KITESURFER JAKE SCRACE BREAKS WORLD RECORD ABOVE THE ISLE OF WIGHT
KITESURFER JAKE SCRACE BREAKS WORLD RECORD ABOVE THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Friday, 12 September 2025

Jake Scrace, a British kitesurfer and thrill-seeker known for daring stunts including kite-surfing over Worthing Pier, has set a new Guinness World Record by reaching 1,587 feet in a kitesurf tow-up above the iconic Needles, Isle of Wight.

RYA launches a new podcast series to coincide with 150th anniversary
RYA launches a new podcast series to coincide with 150th anniversary
Friday, 12 September 2025

As part of its 150th Anniversary celebrations, the Royal Yachting Association is launching a new 12-part podcast series with the first episode live on Tuesday 23 September.  

Archaeological dig at Buckler’s Hard reveals preserved 18th-century shipyard slipway
Archaeological dig at Buckler’s Hard reveals preserved 18th-century shipyard slipway
Friday, 12 September 2025

A huge amount of ‘finds’ have been discovered at Buckler’s Hard as an archaeological dig revealed a preserved 18th-century slipway which exceeded expectations.

Suzuki Marine’s community spirit continues at the Southampton Boat Show
Suzuki Marine’s community spirit continues at the Southampton Boat Show
Thursday, 11 September 2025

Suzuki Marine is returning to the Southampton International Boat Show, where it will once again be bringing together the marine community afloat and ashore. 

Dream Yacht confirms global leadership at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival
Dream Yacht confirms global leadership at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival
Thursday, 11 September 2025

Dream Yacht unveils exciting new initiatives at Cannes Yachting Festival this week.

Emirates GBR hoping to repeat Saint-Tropez success in ‘wild’ conditions at ROCKWOOL France Sail Grand Prix
Emirates GBR hoping to repeat Saint-Tropez success in ‘wild’ conditions at ROCKWOOL France Sail Grand Prix
Thursday, 11 September 2025

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team is hoping to repeat last season’s success in Saint-Tropez at the ROCKWOOL France Sail Grand Prix this Friday and Saturday.

Get Onboard Safely with Inland and Coastal at SIBS
Get Onboard Safely with Inland and Coastal at SIBS
Thursday, 11 September 2025

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems will once again be at the heart of the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), reinforcing its commitment to safe access with its ongoing Get Onboard Safely campaign.

Shetland Islands Council’s new Chartwell-designed Fair Isle ferry enters build at Parkol
Shetland Islands Council’s new Chartwell-designed Fair Isle ferry enters build at Parkol
Thursday, 11 September 2025

Chartwell Marine has announced an order for a new Fair Isle ferry to supply to Shetland Islands Council. The vessel is due to commence build at Parkol Marine Engineering, a leading bespoke shipbuilder, and is due to launch towards the end of 2026....

AC75 CLASS RULES AND TECHNICAL REGULATIONS PUBLISHED
AC75 CLASS RULES AND TECHNICAL REGULATIONS PUBLISHED
Thursday, 11 September 2025

With the clock ticking down to the start of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples in 2027, the AC75 Class Rules and Technical Regulations have been issued to all teams and published with a focus on cost containment.

Practical Yacht Broker Course returns this November – a must for new and developing brokers
Practical Yacht Broker Course returns this November – a must for new and developing brokers
Wednesday, 10 September 2025

British Marine Boat Retailers & Brokers Association (BRBA) and the Association of Brokers and Yacht Agents (ABYA) are urging aspiring and developing yacht brokers to secure their place on the Practical Yacht Broker Course, taking place 3&ndash...

INDUSTRY’S FIRST FULLY IMMERSIVE 3D CONFIGURATOR
INDUSTRY’S FIRST FULLY IMMERSIVE 3D CONFIGURATOR
Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Princess Yachts is launching the industry’s first fully immersive 3D configurator, a groundbreaking digital innovation set to transform the yacht commissioning experience.

Top Fishing and Boating Locations Across the Globe
Top Fishing and Boating Locations Across the Globe
Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Over 220 million take part in recreational fishing each year around the world, resulting in a global fishing tourism sector that is valued at $71 billion annually and set to triple by 2033. This surge reflects how fishing is increasingly...

Bond-Inspired speedboat launched
Bond-Inspired speedboat launched
Wednesday, 10 September 2025

After producing four boats for Commander James Bond’s enemies, here is a boat for 007 and the good guys which both stirs and shakes – in memory of power yacht entrepreneur Robert Braithwaite.

New models coming from Princess Yachts
New models coming from Princess Yachts
Tuesday, 09 September 2025

Princess Yachts, Britain’s largest luxury yacht builder, will reveal details of its exciting new model, the Princess C48, at the Cannes Yacht ing Festival, with the yacht set to be available in 2027.

Advance Yacht Systems
Advance Yacht Systems
Tuesday, 09 September 2025

Advance Yacht Systems has highlighted the latest additions to the Cristec RCE+ MOSFET Splitter range ahead of the Southampton Boat Show.

Cheetah Marine to Exhibit Largest & Most Diverse Range Yet at Southampton International Boat Show
Cheetah Marine to Exhibit Largest & Most Diverse Range Yet at Southampton International Boat Show
Tuesday, 09 September 2025

With three powercats throughout the marina, this is the largest and most diverse range of models Cheetah Marine has ever had on display at the show.

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