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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.

North P&I Club appoints Nick Wolfe to drive diversification forward
North P&I Club appoints Nick Wolfe to drive diversification forward
Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Global marine insurer North P&I Club has reaffirmed its drive for diversification by appointing Nick Wolfe as deputy global director (underwriting), reflecting a significant expansion in his leadership role in developing the diversification s...

Damen to deliver dredger to landlocked Paraguay
Damen to deliver dredger to landlocked Paraguay
Tuesday, 20 July 2021

The Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Ingeniería de Topografía y Caminos S.A. (T&C), a civil contractor in Paraguay, for a customised Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 500.

Australia wins Great Britain Sail Grand Prix
Australia wins Great Britain Sail Grand Prix
Monday, 19 July 2021

Tom Slingsby’s Australia SailGP Team celebrated its first victory of SailGP Season Two, being crowned event winners of the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, as the thousands of spectators on Plymouth Hoe were also treated to a race win for the...

Deacons Used Boat Show
Deacons Used Boat Show
Monday, 19 July 2021

Anyone wishing to sell their boat this year will not find a better opportunity than the Deacons Used Boat Show taking place from 10 – 19 September in Bursledon, Southampton.

Rustler Yachts introduces first motorboat
Rustler Yachts introduces first motorboat
Monday, 19 July 2021

Rustler Yachts has launched its first motor yacht which, the company says, offers the same craftsmanship and seakeeping performance as the sailing yachts are known for.

VIDEO: New concept Moth is ‘a game changer’
VIDEO: New concept Moth is ‘a game changer’
Monday, 19 July 2021

The first footage of the new concept Moth from Maguire Boats has been released, and from the looks of things it’s very quick.

Williams Jet Tenders launches 10,000th boat
Williams Jet Tenders launches 10,000th boat
Monday, 19 July 2021

Jet tender specialist, Williams Jet Tenders, hit a milestone this week, launching its 10,000th tender.

Bangkok expands electric passenger ferry fleet
Bangkok expands electric passenger ferry fleet
Monday, 19 July 2021

The Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) has officially commissioned twelve new zero-emission, all-electric commuter ferries as part of a citywide plan to reduce traffic and emissions.

Redesigned hull cleaning system launched
Redesigned hull cleaning system launched
Monday, 19 July 2021

Precision Blast Systems Ltd has launched the latest version of its Gritco-ECO abrasive blast machine, which it says is ideal for anti-foul removal and hull surface preparation.

AEUK awards contract to Diverse Marine
AEUK awards contract to Diverse Marine
Monday, 19 July 2021

Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) has awarded a contract to Cowes-based shipyard, Diverse Marine, to produce three SEA class Passenger Transfer Boats (PTBs) for the Royal Navy’s latest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales.

Local with global reach
Local with global reach
Monday, 19 July 2021

Boatshed has a global reach with more than 70 branches worldwide covering UK, Europe, US, Canada and Asia. In total we have branches in 18 countries.

Slingsby completes return to form with Great Britain Sail Grand Prix win
Slingsby completes return to form with Great Britain Sail Grand Prix win
Sunday, 18 July 2021

Thousands of fans turned up on Plymouth Hoe, and hundreds of spectator boats lined the F50 racecourse in Plymouth Sound as the sold out Great Britain Sail Grand Prix closed on a high note in Britain’s Ocean City.

My Boatshed - Owner sales activity overview
My Boatshed - Owner sales activity overview
Saturday, 17 July 2021

Getting regular updates from your yacht broker about sales activity on your boat is vital. As well as regular broker contact Boatshed offer all boat owners a secure area where they can obtain live information on the activity, viewings and sales da...

How to follow Team GB sailors at Tokyo 2020
How to follow Team GB sailors at Tokyo 2020
Friday, 16 July 2021

After five long years the moment has come – it’s time for Tokyo 2020. The delayed Olympics is on, and for sports fans could provide the perfect follow-up to Euro 2020.

Setting sail at Southampton International Boat Show
Setting sail at Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 16 July 2021

A new spinnaker for your dinghy, or a completely new sail wardrobe for a racing yacht, there will be sails of every size, shape and colour – and all the advice and accessories to go sailing – at the Southampton International Boat Show,...

Water company fined £90m for sewage pollution
Water company fined £90m for sewage pollution
Friday, 16 July 2021

Southern Water have been fined £90 million for illegally dumping raw sewage into the sea across the south coast.

RYA Yachtmaster of the year named
RYA Yachtmaster of the year named
Friday, 16 July 2021

Welsh sailor, Dani Rowe has been named as the recipient of the RYA Yachtmaster® of the Year award for her exceptional demonstration of sailing skills during her RYA Yachtmaster certificate of competence exam.

IOW ferry cancellations due to covid staff shortages
IOW ferry cancellations due to covid staff shortages
Friday, 16 July 2021

Passengers are facing disruption due to staff shortages on one of the Isle of Wight ferries.

New ‘all-rounder’ from Dromeas Yachts
New ‘all-rounder’ from Dromeas Yachts
Friday, 16 July 2021

Turkish boat builder, Dromeas Yachts, has introduced its D28SUV to the marine market.

UK marine life highlighted on new stamp collection
UK marine life highlighted on new stamp collection
Friday, 16 July 2021

Royal Mail has released a new set of 14 stamps displaying aquatic wildlife around the British Isles.

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