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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.

Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Trilleen - Sailing around Britain Update
Wednesday, 01 May 2024

Ian Wyllie, who bought a boat via Boatshed IOW in February 2021 is taking on the challenge of sailing around Britain single handed. Here is his latest update:

Marina Focus: Largs Yacht Haven
Marina Focus: Largs Yacht Haven
Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Discover Scotland’s largest and most popular marina…

Video: Florida boaters caught dumping rubbish overboard during boozy Boca Bash
Video: Florida boaters caught dumping rubbish overboard during boozy Boca Bash
Tuesday, 30 April 2024

An investigation is underway after a group of spring breakers in Florida were caught dumping bags of rubbish off their boat and into the sea during the annual Boca Bash event.

MAIB report on horror accident in BVIs and death of five-year-old girl
MAIB report on horror accident in BVIs and death of five-year-old girl
Tuesday, 30 April 2024

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report on the investigation of the loss of control of the powerboat Awesome near Little Thatch Island, British Virgin Islands, on 2 October 2022, resulting in two fatal...

Australian boatbuilder Riviera launches 6,000th yacht
Australian boatbuilder Riviera launches 6,000th yacht
Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Australian luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, launched its 6,000th motor yacht at its production facility on Queensland’s Gold Coast, heralding a significant milestone for the company.

Closing waterways is ‘last resort’, says Canal & River Trust
Closing waterways is ‘last resort’, says Canal & River Trust
Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Representatives from the Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW) coalition have met with senior representatives of the Canal & River Trust to have an ‘open and frank’ discussion about the future of the country’s waterways.

C-Map rolls out major cartography update for Europe
C-Map rolls out major cartography update for Europe
Tuesday, 30 April 2024

C-Map, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping and part of Navico Group, has announced a major update to its European charts. These updates include extended inland coverage for Northern France, over 200 new lakes for France...

Yamaha hails ‘triumph’ for 350hp V6 engine in Italy
Yamaha hails ‘triumph’ for 350hp V6 engine in Italy
Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Yamaha Marine has demonstrated its new 350hp V6 engine to a gathering of marine journalists and influencers in La Spezia, Italy.

Interview: Axopar founder on how Axopar boats changed the game
Interview: Axopar founder on how Axopar boats changed the game
Monday, 29 April 2024

When Axopar launched its first ever model – the Axopar 28 – in 2014, the 28ft outboard powered walkaround with functional, modern lines, a razor-sharp hull and highly competitive price point, blew the socks off the industry.

Video: Dramatic footage as man and dogs rescued from sinking boat
Video: Dramatic footage as man and dogs rescued from sinking boat
Monday, 29 April 2024

Footage shows the moment a man and his two dogs were hoisted to safety by a US Coast Guard (USCG) helicopter off the Oregon coast after their boat started to sink.

Ukrainian RIB manufacturer expands to Australia
Ukrainian RIB manufacturer expands to Australia
Monday, 29 April 2024

Grand Inflatable Boats, a Ukrainian manufacturer of fibreglass rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), is opening a new sales and distribution office on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Yanmar launches E-Key system
Yanmar launches E-Key system
Monday, 29 April 2024

Yanmar Marine International (YMI) has launched the Yanmar E-Key system, a new solution designed for wireless unlocking of the Yanmar VC20 Vessel Control system, seamlessly integrating with electronically controlled Yanmar Marine engines.

Shockwave Seats appoints Norwegian distributor
Shockwave Seats appoints Norwegian distributor
Monday, 29 April 2024

Canada-based specialist manufacturer of marine suspension seating systems, Shockwave Seats, has appointed Inmatech as its distributor in Norway.

West System to sponsor Spirit Yachts Regatta
West System to sponsor Spirit Yachts Regatta
Monday, 29 April 2024

Spirit Yachts Regatta 2024, exclusively for Spirit Yachts’ owners, crew, and guests, will take place in St. Peter Port, Guernsey, from Saturday 15 June to Saturday 22 June 2024.

The Rose Road Association Charity Swim returns to the Southampton International Boat Show
The Rose Road Association Charity Swim returns to the Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 26 April 2024

The Rose Road Association Charity Swim event is set to make a splash again at the Southampton International Boat Show on Saturday, 21 September.

Brunswick sales down 22 per cent, first quarter 2024
Brunswick sales down 22 per cent, first quarter 2024
Friday, 26 April 2024

Although gross margins have remained resilient and the company delivered a solid first quarter consistent with guided expectations, Brunswick has announced its net sales in the quarter of 2024 were down 22 per cent versus the first quarter of 202...

‘Softness’ in market leads to gross profit decline for MarineMax
‘Softness’ in market leads to gross profit decline for MarineMax
Friday, 26 April 2024

MarineMax, which describes itself as the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht and superyacht services company, has announced results for its second quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Data scandal rocks Japanese marine engine market
Data scandal rocks Japanese marine engine market
Friday, 26 April 2024

Japanese engine maker IHI Corp. has admitted that a subsidiary has falsified fuel efficiency data for 4,215 marine engines, spanning 58 models. 2,621 have been shipped overseas. And 1,594 are in use in the Japanese domestic market. The company is...

Underfall Yard reopens after staff member’s arson
Underfall Yard reopens after staff member’s arson
Friday, 26 April 2024

Underfall Yard has re-opened its gates, welcoming visitors to the working boatyard after a Bristol boatyard fire damaged five historic buildings and destroyed six boats in May 2023. The fire was subsequently found to have been set by a new employ...

SIBS swim 2024 – registration opens
SIBS swim 2024 – registration opens
Friday, 26 April 2024

The Rose Road Association charity swim is returning to Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) on Saturday, 21 September 2024.

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