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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.

Gulf Craft reports 42 per cent surge in orders
Gulf Craft reports 42 per cent surge in orders
Tuesday, 10 August 2021

Gulf Craft has recorded a robust 42 per cent growth in the value of its global order book during the first half of the year (January to June 2021) compared to the full year of 2020. 

Vital Atlantic Ocean current system approaching “critical threshold”
Vital Atlantic Ocean current system approaching “critical threshold”
Tuesday, 10 August 2021

A major Atlantic Ocean current, which is part of the Gulf Stream, may have been losing stability over the past century and could be “nearing a critical threshold”, reports a concerning recent study by Potsdam Institute for C...

GMA appoints European sales manager
GMA appoints European sales manager
Tuesday, 10 August 2021

UK-based international marine sales representatives, Global Marine Associates (GMA) has announced the appointment of Paul Woodlock (pictured) as European sales manager.

Airlock eliminating bilge pump launches in EMEA
Airlock eliminating bilge pump launches in EMEA
Tuesday, 10 August 2021

Water systems expert, Attwood, has announced the Sahara Mk2 Automatic Bilge Pump is now available to customers in Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA).

New technical assurance director at BMT
New technical assurance director at BMT
Tuesday, 10 August 2021

BMT, the international design, engineering, science and risk management consultancy, has appointed Catriona Savage to technical assurance director, responsible for the company’s global technical authority. Savage rejoins BMT from a role as ...

TSA orders Damen Transshipment Crane Barge
TSA orders Damen Transshipment Crane Barge
Tuesday, 10 August 2021

Damen has received an order for a Transshipment Crane Barge from Transhipment Services Australia (TSA). As it is able to supply the new Crane Barge 6324 directly from stock, Damen says it will fulfil the order in four weeks.

BoatBid Bespoke Auction - Cutlass 27
BoatBid Bespoke Auction - Cutlass 27
Monday, 09 August 2021

We are really pleased to announce our bespoke BoatBid auction for the Cutlass 27 we have for sale with Boatshed.com.

WATCH: 40ft violin shaped boat launches in Venice
WATCH: 40ft violin shaped boat launches in Venice
Monday, 09 August 2021

A boat in the shape of a giant violin, built as an homage to people who have died from Covid-19, had a test voyage in Venice on Friday as a cellist played on the deck, according to the Daily Mail.

Meet the Team - Roger Drewery
Meet the Team - Roger Drewery
Monday, 09 August 2021

Roger joined the team with Boatshed Southampton in 2017 and with his background as a sailing instructor he has been on board lots of boats!

boatpoint partners with Finnish boat builder
boatpoint partners with Finnish boat builder
Monday, 09 August 2021

boatpoint, the boat sales business founded by marina group boatfolk, has become the official UK supplier of Finnish boat brand Yamarin.

Victory for British skipper on Pro Sailing Tour 2021
Victory for British skipper on Pro Sailing Tour 2021
Monday, 09 August 2021

Skippered by British sailor, Sam Goodchild, the Ocean Fifty trimaran Leyton was the first to cross the finish line of the Pro Sailing Tour 2021 Final Rush offshore race in Brest, France, on Saturday night, at 20:45 local time.

Integrel Solutions reopens its doors
Integrel Solutions reopens its doors
Monday, 09 August 2021

Launched in 2018, Integrel Solutions has reopened its doors and returned to installing its energy generation system which it says completely replaces standalone generators by using ‘spare’ capacity from the existing inboard engin...

Royal Marine veteran’s Atlantic row for charity
Royal Marine veteran’s Atlantic row for charity
Monday, 09 August 2021

A Royal Marine veteran is set to row across the Atlantic to raise money for the Royal Marines Charity, reports the Gazette.

Covid-19 vaccination rates are a “threat to marine insurers”
Covid-19 vaccination rates are a “threat to marine insurers”
Monday, 09 August 2021

Covid-19 poses an intensifying threat to supply chain resilience, warns Property Claim Services (PCS), and marine reinsurers and insurers should stay vigilant of the potential implications for the risk environment.

SailGP partners with Maui Jim Sunglasses
SailGP partners with Maui Jim Sunglasses
Monday, 09 August 2021

SailGP has partnered with premium eyewear maker Maui Jim Sunglasses as its official eyewear supplier.

Chay Blyth 50th anniversary celebrations
Chay Blyth 50th anniversary celebrations
Friday, 06 August 2021

British yachtsman Sir Chay Blyth returned to the Hamble today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his victorious return to the UK at the end of a pioneering 292-day solo non-stop west-about circumnavigation against the prevailing winds and curren...

Cowes Week Winners
Cowes Week Winners
Friday, 06 August 2021

Cowes Week 2021 delivered a mix of interesting and exciting racing, with up to 40 races per day across 30 classes.

Beneteau and Seascape unveil First 36
Beneteau and Seascape unveil First 36
Friday, 06 August 2021

Three years ago, Beneteau and Seascape joined forces to co-develop the new generation of First. After launching the sport-cruiser part of the range, the first model from the racer-cruiser range – the new First 36 – has been unveiled.<...

Swimmers evacuated at Boscombe after ‘shark’ spotted
Swimmers evacuated at Boscombe after ‘shark’ spotted
Friday, 06 August 2021

Swimmers were told to get out of the water at a Bournemouth beach due to a suspected shark sighting earlier this week.

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