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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.

Going where few dare: Clipper Race sailors conquer the Roaring Forties
Going where few dare: Clipper Race sailors conquer the Roaring Forties
Friday, 19 December 2025

After battling the conditions faced in the Roaring Forties, the 10 teams competing in the Clipper 2025-26 Race have arrived into Fremantle, Australia. 

Haslar Marina rebrands as Premier Marinas
Haslar Marina rebrands as Premier Marinas
Thursday, 18 December 2025

Premier Marinas has officially welcomed Haslar Marina in Gosport into its portfolio, as the first completed rebrand following Premier’s acquisition of boatfolk earlier this year. 

Generations of RNLI lifesavers offered festive thanks from bereaved family
Generations of RNLI lifesavers offered festive thanks from bereaved family
Thursday, 18 December 2025

Megan and Brogan Griffiths who tragically lost their brother Haydn to drowning in July 2022 have returned to Hoylake RNLI to thank the crew who gave them hope in their darkest days.  Amongst those welcoming them to the station are the Whitele...

Southampton International Boat Show 2026 begins to take shape
Southampton International Boat Show 2026 begins to take shape
Thursday, 18 December 2025

British Marine has confirmed that preparations for the Southampton International Boat Show 2026 are well underway, as planning progresses for the 57th edition of the UK’s largest boating and watersports showcase.

54th Frostbite Waterski Event!
54th Frostbite Waterski Event!
Wednesday, 17 December 2025

The annual frostbite ski took place at Hartlepool  on 13 December.

World Sailing Submits Proposal to Secure Para Sailing’s Return for Brisbane 2032
World Sailing Submits Proposal to Secure Para Sailing’s Return for Brisbane 2032
Tuesday, 16 December 2025

World Sailing has formally submitted a comprehensive proposal to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), which seeks to secure Para Sailing’s return to the Paralympic Games at Brisbane 2032.

Boat Building Academy hosts 55th ceremonial launch into Lyme Regis harbour
Boat Building Academy hosts 55th ceremonial launch into Lyme Regis harbour
Tuesday, 16 December 2025

The Boat Building Academy (BBA) has hosted its 55th ceremonial launch, with the latest stunning boats produced by students on its 40-week boat building course taking to the water of Lyme Regis harbour.

Ultra personalised & private experiences are here to stay in 2026
Ultra personalised & private experiences are here to stay in 2026
Tuesday, 16 December 2025

The trend for private luxury travel experiences looks set to continue for 2026, with Sail Croatia reporting strong demand for its Private Yacht Tours. 

New Commissioners complete 2025 appointments to Falmouth Harbour Board
New Commissioners complete 2025 appointments to Falmouth Harbour Board
Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Falmouth Harbour is welcoming two high calibre marine professionals as Commissioners on its non-executive Board – completing an open recruitment process towards the end of 2025 which has also recently seen senior executive Nigel Tipple appoi...

Sir Ben Ainslie talks SailGP treble and the future of the America’s Cup
Sir Ben Ainslie talks SailGP treble and the future of the America’s Cup
Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Following the announcement of the historic America’s Cup Partnership and a SailGP treble for Emirates GBR, Sir Ben Ainslie sits down with Georgie Ainslie on the Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, to dis...

Ancasta sustains strong sales momentum into last quarter of 2025
Ancasta sustains strong sales momentum into last quarter of 2025
Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Ancasta, Europe’s leading yacht sales and services group, is concluding 2025 on a strong upward trajectory, reinforcing the resilience of its multi-brand business model during a period of wider economic uncertainty in the UK.

Supertaffers arrive Saint Lucia
Supertaffers arrive Saint Lucia
Tuesday, 16 December 2025

We’ve arrived in St Lucia.

New Jane Austen 250th anniversary display at the National Maritime Museum
New Jane Austen 250th anniversary display at the National Maritime Museum
Monday, 15 December 2025

The National Maritime Museum has opened a display to mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth on 16 December. Including manuscripts relating to her youngest brothers Francis and Charles Austen, the display examines Jane’s conn...

Youth Sailing World Championships preview
Youth Sailing World Championships preview
Sunday, 14 December 2025

Practice sessions are underway in Vilamoura and the world’s best young sailors are ready to take on the Youth Sailing World Championships. The competitive races begin on Monday and the action is being live streamed on World Sailing TV’...

Plymouth Boat Fest to return in 2026
Plymouth Boat Fest to return in 2026
Friday, 12 December 2025

The organisers of South West’s major boat show have announced it will return in 2026 after a successful inaugural event in June.

Harbour Master’s Beaulieu River patrol boat is new investment for Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Harbour Master’s Beaulieu River patrol boat is new investment for Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Friday, 12 December 2025

In the latest investment in Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, a Harbour Master’s RIB has been purchased to give improved access to all reaches of the Beaulieu River.

Your boat is sinking… how Bilge iQ was developed
Your boat is sinking… how Bilge iQ was developed
Friday, 12 December 2025

“Your boat is sinking…” The phone call that created multi award-winning Bilge iQ environmental protection product 

SARGO BOATS JOINS INSPIRATION MARINE BRAND PORTFOLIO
SARGO BOATS JOINS INSPIRATION MARINE BRAND PORTFOLIO
Friday, 12 December 2025

Inspiration Marine Group has announced the addition of SARGO Boats to their brand portfolio for the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Ireland.

Hamble Point Marina gets a major upgrade with new customer-focused office
Hamble Point Marina gets a major upgrade with new customer-focused office
Thursday, 11 December 2025

MDL Marinas has announced the opening of its newly redesigned marina office at Hamble Point Marina, a key milestone in the £1.2m investment programme currently underway across the site. The office is part of ongoing improv...

Hannah Mills & Athena Pathway back on the water in Barcelona as 2027 Youth & Women’s America’s Cup challenge begins
Hannah Mills & Athena Pathway back on the water in Barcelona as 2027 Youth & Women’s America’s Cup challenge begins
Thursday, 11 December 2025

Fresh from securing the 2025 SailGP Season Championship with Emirates GBR, one of the world’s most decorated female Olympic sailors, Hannah Mills OBE, is back on the water in Barcelona to begin the next phase of her mission with Athena Pathw...

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