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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.

MDL acquires 3.2-acre site to expand its Shamrock Quay Marina
MDL acquires 3.2-acre site to expand its Shamrock Quay Marina
Tuesday, 02 April 2024

MDL Marinas has announced the acquisition of a 3.2-acre plot at Lower William Street in Southampton, offering key expansion opportunities for its renowned Shamrock Quay Marina.

PEN DUICK VI TAKES OFF!
PEN DUICK VI TAKES OFF!
Tuesday, 02 April 2024

Continuing the theme of crazy, unusual weather all around the world during the 2023 McIntyre OCEAN GLOBE – a weak convoluted AZORES HIGH is handing out unique challenges for the fleet, but in the past few hours it is clear that PEN DUICK VI ...

ONESAILS GBR SAVES OVER 250 SAILS FROM LANDFILL IN FIRST YEAR WITH ‘RESAIL’ PLATFORM
ONESAILS GBR SAVES OVER 250 SAILS FROM LANDFILL IN FIRST YEAR WITH ‘RESAIL’ PLATFORM
Tuesday, 02 April 2024 Since partnering with ReSail by Clean Sailors in March 2023, OneSails GBR (East) has recycled, re-used and repurposed over 250 old and unwanted sails. Founded by not-for-profit organisation Clean Sailors in 2020, ReSail helps tackle the issue of old...
Vigilance seeks new Chair of Trustees
Vigilance seeks new Chair of Trustees
Tuesday, 02 April 2024

Vigilance, the Brixham-based heritage sailing trawler, is looking for a new Chair of Trustees following the untimely death last month of Colin Mawbey, the former chair.

Azimut-Benetti Group and D-Marin begin €15m Livorno marina build
Azimut-Benetti Group and D-Marin begin €15m Livorno marina build
Tuesday, 02 April 2024

Azimut-Benetti Group and marina company D–Marin will begin work on Livorno marina in Italy this month (April 2024).

Maritimo appoints exclusive Middle East dealer
Maritimo appoints exclusive Middle East dealer
Tuesday, 02 April 2024

Australian boatbuilder Maritimo has appointed Dubai Power Boats as its exclusive dealer in the Middle East, representing its motor yachts in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regions, including United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar ...

Humpback whale rescued from fishing ropes off Cornish coast
Humpback whale rescued from fishing ropes off Cornish coast
Tuesday, 02 April 2024

Rescue teams have saved a large humpback whale that got caught in fishing ropes off the coast of Cornwall, UK.

Vetus appoints sales manager for Netherlands and Belgium
Vetus appoints sales manager for Netherlands and Belgium
Tuesday, 02 April 2024

Vetus, a developer of complete boat systems, has appointed Kevin Theuns as manager of sales for the Netherlands and Belgium, effective from 1 April 2024.

UK seagrass project reaches final push
UK seagrass project reaches final push
Tuesday, 02 April 2024

The ReMEDIES seagrass restoration project, funded by the EU LIFE programme, is heading into its final six months.

Rooster sponsors Women’s Open Keelboat Championships
Rooster sponsors Women’s Open Keelboat Championships
Tuesday, 02 April 2024

Technical clothing watersports brand Rooster has confirmed its sponsorship of the 2024 Women’s Open Keelboat Championships (WOKC) in the UK this May.

Dynamiq launches refit operations in Antalya, Turkey
Dynamiq launches refit operations in Antalya, Turkey
Tuesday, 02 April 2024

Monaco-based superyacht builder Dynamiq has launched its refit and conversion operations in its facility in the Antalya Free Zone, in the south of Turkey.

Onboard with Boatshed - All At Sea April
Onboard with Boatshed - All At Sea April
Monday, 01 April 2024

Boat life

Revolutionary AI and Quantum Technology Unveil Lost City Of Atlantis Near Mary Rose Wreck
Revolutionary AI and Quantum Technology Unveil Lost City Of Atlantis Near Mary Rose Wreck
Monday, 01 April 2024

In a stunning blend of myth and modern technology, an international team of archaeologists, armed with AI scanning equipment and quantum computing power, has announced a breathtaking discovery. Utilizing subterranean radar from the independently f...

Princess Sofia Trophy marks Paris 2024 countdown
Princess Sofia Trophy marks Paris 2024 countdown
Sunday, 31 March 2024

What, where and when?

New Build Boats with Boatshed - Maritima
New Build Boats with Boatshed - Maritima
Friday, 29 March 2024

Boatshed are currently working alongside 14 boat manufacturers to advertise new build boats including catamarans, electric boats and fishing boats!

YAMAHA MARINE UK RETURNS TO PARTNER WITH SEA ANGLING CLASSIC
YAMAHA MARINE UK RETURNS TO PARTNER WITH SEA ANGLING CLASSIC
Thursday, 28 March 2024

Yamaha Marine UK will once again be partnering with Sea Angling Classic in support of this year’s angling event, taking place between 20-23 June at the luxury waterside leisure hub of Port Solent on the South Coast.

Non-professional sailors depart Qingdao and embark on epic 5,000nm race across North Pacific
Non-professional sailors depart Qingdao and embark on epic 5,000nm race across North Pacific
Thursday, 28 March 2024

Today, the Clipper Race fleet began the tenth race, and longest ocean crossing of the circumnavigation. Race 10: The Ultimate Test of Perseverance is a 5,340nm race across the North Pacific from China’s Sailing City of Qingdao in China to Se...

Baltimore bridge likely to be biggest ever marine loss
Baltimore bridge likely to be biggest ever marine loss
Thursday, 28 March 2024

Insurance payouts for the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on Tuesday (26 March 2024), may be the largest in history, according to Lloyd’s of London chief executive John Neal.

First World Foiling Congress set for Genoa
First World Foiling Congress set for Genoa
Thursday, 28 March 2024

The Foiling Organization, the global association of the foiling industry and its professionals, is organising the first World Foiling Congress in Italy from 18 to 19 April 2024.

Whistleblowing portal opened in ‘crackdown’ on UK water companies  
Whistleblowing portal opened in ‘crackdown’ on UK water companies  
Thursday, 28 March 2024

A new portal has been launched in the UK to make it easier for internal water company whistleblowers to report serious environmental wrongdoing by their water companies.

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