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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.

Rebelcell Outdoorbox
Rebelcell Outdoorbox
Tuesday, 30 August 2022 Overview

Rebelcell in the last 10 years has become a leading supplier of lithium-ion batteries for angling in Europe, with strong market positions in mainland Europe. Compact and lightweight, the Rebelcell Outdoorbox is a robust, portable...

Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Monday, 29 August 2022

Last month we wrote about one of our customers, Ian Wyllie, who bought a boat via Boatshed IOW in February 2021 and is taking on the challenge of sailing around Britain single handed.

Lymington Sailability seek a new chairman
Lymington Sailability seek a new chairman
Sunday, 28 August 2022

Lymington Sailability Chairperson 2000 – 2021

Twisted launch new powerboat
Twisted launch new powerboat
Friday, 26 August 2022

Twisted Marine recently launched the T450 RIB; a 450hp 8.7m RIB, rigged and completed in its Salcombe-based rigging facility. A craft based on the Cobra Nautique hull, with over 400 hours of bespoke assembly and fine-tuning, delivering class-leadi...

Drought shuts Flemish Waterways for pleasure sailing
Drought shuts Flemish Waterways for pleasure sailing
Friday, 26 August 2022

Leisure sailing is no longer possible on many Belgian Flanders waterways, including places such as Ghent, as the ongoing drought has effectively shut the Flemish waterways to pleasure craft

The future is here as floating cities become reality
The future is here as floating cities become reality
Friday, 26 August 2022

From South Korea to Panama, via the Maldives, a new wave of living on the water is inbuild. But it’s not on boats. It’s on floating cities, designed with the eco-conscious in mind and as a direct consequence of climate change.

Electric aircraft visionary is METSTRADE’s keynote speaker
Electric aircraft visionary is METSTRADE’s keynote speaker
Friday, 26 August 2022

METSTRADE has announced that TED Fellow and ICAS Aerospace Innovation Award recipient, Cory Combs, will deliver the breakfast keynote speech on 15 November 2022.

Wider Yachts partners with MarineMax
Wider Yachts partners with MarineMax
Friday, 26 August 2022

Italian boatbuilder Wider Yachts has appointed MarineMax as its exclusive North American dealer for its production line of catamarans.

Pontoon boat builder announces electric model
Pontoon boat builder announces electric model
Friday, 26 August 2022

Godfrey Pontoon Boats, a manufacturer of pontoon boats and subsidiary of US powersports company Polaris, has announced a new model for 2023. The Mighty G is the brand’s first pontoon that was designed from the ground up to be powered by ele...

IBEX 2022’s Education Conference programme released
IBEX 2022’s Education Conference programme released
Friday, 26 August 2022

IBEX says a range of technical education events will be on offer, as part of its education conference, taking place from 27-28 September 2022 in Tampa.

Plymouth chandlery offers free yacht-wash refills
Plymouth chandlery offers free yacht-wash refills
Friday, 26 August 2022

Based in Plymouth’s Mayflower Marina, The Chandlery has started offering Plymouth boat owners free refills of Ecowork Marine’s sustainable yacht wash during August and September. The initiative aims to raise awareness of sustainable p...

Boatshed.com welcomes two new offices in South America
Boatshed.com welcomes two new offices in South America
Friday, 26 August 2022

We are excited to announce we are now operating in Colombia and Panama with two offices opening last month! These are the first offices that Boatshed.com has opened in South America and we're looking to expand the business further in this area....

Princess F65 will have its World Premiere at the Southampton International Boat Show
Princess F65 will have its World Premiere at the Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 25 August 2022

Princess Yachts has revealed that the all-new Princess F65 will have its World Premiere at the Southampton International Boat Show from the 16 – 25 September 2022.

Bentley Motors confirmed as exclusive luxury automotive partners at the Southampton International Boat Show
Bentley Motors confirmed as exclusive luxury automotive partners at the Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 25 August 2022

British Marine, organisers of the Southampton International Boat Show, has confirmed Bentley Motors as the exclusive Luxury Automotive Partner at this year’s show where the Bentayga EWB will make its UK public debut.

Expert advice from the RYA at Southampton International Boat Show
Expert advice from the RYA at Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 25 August 2022

If you’re visiting the Southampton International Boat Show (16-25 September), head to the RYA stand (J120) for all the knowledge and information you need to make the most of your time on the water.

RLSS UK announces new location for second Open Water Festival 2022
RLSS UK announces new location for second Open Water Festival 2022
Thursday, 25 August 2022

After the success of the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s (RLSS UK) Open Water Festival in Evesham, Worcestershire, the charity has announced a second festival which is set to take place at Manvers Lake, Rotherham.

Get advice and tips for a career in the marine industry at Southampton International Boat Show
Get advice and tips for a career in the marine industry at Southampton International Boat Show
Thursday, 25 August 2022

Tuesday 20 September is Schools, Careers and Apprenticeship Day at the Southampton International Boat Show and British Marine, the team behind the show, will be bringing a series of events to the show to introduce young people to the marine world ...

Car collection left to benefit charities including RNLI
Car collection left to benefit charities including RNLI
Thursday, 25 August 2022 The late Robert Furniss – riding, classic car collector and yachtsman – has left 16 cars to benefit the RNLI and other charities.

Headed by a selection of Rolls-Royce and Bentley models, 16 cars are being offered for sale without reser...

Drought exposes World War II German warships in drying Danube
Drought exposes World War II German warships in drying Danube
Thursday, 25 August 2022

Weeks of severe drought across Europe have seen water levels in rivers and lakes drop to some of the lowest levels on record, with two-thirds of the continent now in a state of alert or warning.

Gulf Craft appoints dealer for France and Monaco
Gulf Craft appoints dealer for France and Monaco
Thursday, 25 August 2022

Gulf Craft has appointed Aqua Marine as the exclusive dealer for its Majesty and Nomad brands in France and Monaco.

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