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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.

A fast start to a long, interesting leg from Alicante to Genova
A fast start to a long, interesting leg from Alicante to Genova
Sunday, 13 June 2021

The third and final offshore leg of The Ocean Race Europe got underway today in Alicante, Spain where the 12-boat international fleet of yachts representing nine countries and crewed by sailors from around the world set off into the Mediterranean ...

Landmark Marine film unveiled as the global spotlight shines on Cornwall
Landmark Marine film unveiled as the global spotlight shines on Cornwall
Friday, 11 June 2021

A landmark film showcasing the ambition and vision of Cornwall’s £1billion per annum Marine sector in general and the Port of Falmouth in particular has been released by Cornwall Marine Network, together with Maritime UK.

BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW THIS WEEKEND
BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW THIS WEEKEND
Friday, 11 June 2021

Some of the world’s most luxurious motor yacht brands, Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker are primed and ready for the launch of the 2021 British Motor Yacht Show this Saturday (10.00 – 19.00).

It’s an electric line up at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show
It’s an electric line up at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show
Friday, 11 June 2021

It’s a truly electric line up of boats at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show, which opens its doors for the first time next weekend (19-20 June), at Queen Anne’s Battery marina, Plymouth.

New project launches to provide funded sailing programmes for young people affected by lockdown
New project launches to provide funded sailing programmes for young people affected by lockdown
Friday, 11 June 2021

The Clipper Race has partnered with a new campaign, Our Isles and Oceans, which will create funded programmes for young people affected by the pandemic and lockdown. 

SELVA MARINE FIRST FOR UKCA CERTIFICATION
SELVA MARINE FIRST FOR UKCA CERTIFICATION
Friday, 11 June 2021

Following the UK’s departure from the EU, new Government legislation requires all new outboard motors imported from 1 January 2021, and sold in Great Britain from 2022, to be accredited with the new UKCA mark.

HRH The Prince of Wales visits the RNLI College
HRH The Prince of Wales visits the RNLI College
Friday, 11 June 2021

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited the RNLI’s College based in Poole, Dorset to see where the charity’s volunteer crew and lifeguards from around the UK and Ireland are trained.

Recreational boating sector joins 113 US and EU organisations seeking tariff lift
Recreational boating sector joins 113 US and EU organisations seeking tariff lift
Friday, 11 June 2021

One hundred thirteen European and American associations issued a joint statement ahead of the EU-US Summit in Brussels on 15 June 2021.  

Fairline Yachts appoints new dealer in the UK
Fairline Yachts appoints new dealer in the UK
Friday, 11 June 2021

Fairline Yachts has announced the appointment of Seawood Yachts as the newest addition to its dealer network, covering the South West of England.

Greek Customs acknowledges rights of UK yachts to retain EU VAT status
Greek Customs acknowledges rights of UK yachts to retain EU VAT status
Friday, 11 June 2021

Following a complaint to the European Union (EU) by the Cruising Association (CA) on the VAT Status of UK yachts in Greece after returning from outside EU waters, the latest announcement received from the Greek Customs authority acknowl...

Wuzzos partners with Yacht Club de Monaco
Wuzzos partners with Yacht Club de Monaco
Friday, 11 June 2021

Wuzzos® has partnered with the Yacht Club de Monaco to exclusively supply members with its boat shoes.

Aussie surfer in unequal prize money furore
Aussie surfer in unequal prize money furore
Friday, 11 June 2021

Australian surfer Lucy Small has spoken about the moment she called out the organisers of a Sydney longboard event over the disparity between prize money for male and female competitors.

It’s an ‘electric’ line up at the Green Tech Boat Show
It’s an ‘electric’ line up at the Green Tech Boat Show
Friday, 11 June 2021

It’s an ‘electric’ line up of boats at MDL’s Green Tech Boat, which opens its doors for the first time next weekend (19-20 June), at Queen Anne’s Battery marina, Plymouth.

Scottish Maritime Museum hosts Glass Ships in Bottles exhibition
Scottish Maritime Museum hosts Glass Ships in Bottles exhibition
Friday, 11 June 2021

A collection of 150 vintage glass ships in bottles and new glass artworks will go on show at the Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine Harbourside, Ayrshire this September.

Speed of sale
Speed of sale
Thursday, 10 June 2021

At Boatshed we believe that SPEED of sale is the single most important factor when you have made the decision to sell.

JOG aims to bridge gap between dinghy and keelboat racing
JOG aims to bridge gap between dinghy and keelboat racing
Thursday, 10 June 2021

JOG (Junior Offshore Group) has launched a new youth programme: Generation JOG, which aims to support and promote the next generation of sailors, with a view to bridging the gap between youth dinghy sailing and offshore keelboat racing. It is gea...

Amico & Co unveils new superyacht hub in Genoa
Amico & Co unveils new superyacht hub in Genoa
Thursday, 10 June 2021

Amico & Co presents the Waterfront Marina, a new centre devoted to hosting superyachts, their crews, owners, and both yacht and charter managers in the heart of Genoa.

RYA launches new wingsurfing training scheme
RYA launches new wingsurfing training scheme
Thursday, 10 June 2021

The RYA has launched its new WINGsurfing training scheme, with 12 RYA instructors now qualified to teach this new watersport. This number is expected to grow as the scheme pilots over the next 12 months.

New Sunseeker 100 Yacht revealed
New Sunseeker 100 Yacht revealed
Thursday, 10 June 2021

Sunseeker has revealed the latest details of its new 100 Yacht. The first 100 Yacht is now in production with four orders confirmed.

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