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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.

MB Boats celebrates 60 years
MB Boats celebrates 60 years
Thursday, 24 August 2023

This year MB Boats is celebrating 60 years in the boating business.

Oyster World Rally – an adventurer’s adventure
Oyster World Rally – an adventurer’s adventure
Thursday, 24 August 2023

The Oyster World Rally is regarded as the world’s most iconic round the world rally.  A 27,000-mile, 16-month adventure, stopping at some of the world’s most remote locations, sharing the journey with an international fleet o...

SailGP Inspire continuing to provide life-changing opportunities on fourth anniversary
SailGP Inspire continuing to provide life-changing opportunities on fourth anniversary
Thursday, 24 August 2023 On its fourth anniversary, SailGP’s community, education and outreach initiative, Inspire, has celebrated a huge milestone in its ambition to diversify the sport of sailing and inspire the next generation. The Inspire Program, with its three p...
National Marine Manufacturers Association relocates US headquarters
National Marine Manufacturers Association relocates US headquarters
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), a trade association representing the North American recreational boating industry, has relocated its headquarters to Washington D.C, as part of its ongoing expansion.

£6 million investment to trigger new phase for UK nature recovery
£6 million investment to trigger new phase for UK nature recovery
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

The Wildlife Trusts ramp-up plans to combat nature crisis with new rewilding programme.

America’s Cup: Watch as France’s Orient Express AC40 hits the water
America’s Cup: Watch as France’s Orient Express AC40 hits the water
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

France’s Orient Express Racing Team (OERT) took to the water off Barcelona on its new AC40 for the first time yesterday (22 August 2023).

Glasgow’s Ultimate Boats delivers fully recyclable workboat to tidal turbine pioneer Orbital Marine
Glasgow’s Ultimate Boats delivers fully recyclable workboat to tidal turbine pioneer Orbital Marine
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

ExoTechnologies, the maritime green technologies start-up, has delivered a fully recyclable, high-performance workboat to pioneering tidal turbine developers Orbital Marine Power to support its offshore operation.

Nine-year-old saved by RNLI Float to Live advice returns to lifeboat station to thank his rescuer and Lifeboat crew
Nine-year-old saved by RNLI Float to Live advice returns to lifeboat station to thank his rescuer and Lifeboat crew
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

The RNLI is reminding anyone heading to the coast this bank holiday weekend how to Float to Live, after a nine-year-old was rescued thanks to the lifesaving technique.  

Cruisers Yachts expands global reach with three new dealers
Cruisers Yachts expands global reach with three new dealers
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

US boatbuilder Cruisers Yachts has expanded its global reach with the appointment of three new international dealers.

Groundbreaking wind-powered cargo ship sets sail
Groundbreaking wind-powered cargo ship sets sail
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

An innovative cargo ship, fitted with giant, collapsible sails has set sail in the open ocean for the first time.

Rose Road Association Charity Swim returns to the Southampton International Boat Show
Rose Road Association Charity Swim returns to the Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Following the hugely successful inaugural event in 2022 the Rose Road Association mass swim event returns at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show on Sunday 17 September.

Alia Yachts sells new 43m raised pilothouse yacht
Alia Yachts sells new 43m raised pilothouse yacht
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Alia Yachts in Turkey has started construction of a new 43-metre project, with exterior lines by long-term design partners Omega Architects.

August 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
August 2023 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Head over to BoatBid.com to take a look at the auction catalogue and make a bid on one of the entries!

Continuous cruisers in UK to receive £600 payout
Continuous cruisers in UK to receive £600 payout
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

People living on boats without home moorings on Canal & River Trust navigations are now entitled to payments from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero from the Energy Bill Support Scheme.

PlainSailing.com nominated a British Travel Award
PlainSailing.com nominated a British Travel Award
Wednesday, 23 August 2023

PlainSailing.com are on the shortlist for the ‘Best travel company for adventure holidays’ award.

boatpoint’s Southampton Used Boat Show
boatpoint’s Southampton Used Boat Show
Tuesday, 22 August 2023

boatpoint’s Southampton Used Boat Show is set for 22 – 24 September.

Ocean Globe Race pre-start festivities kick off next week
Ocean Globe Race pre-start festivities kick off next week
Tuesday, 22 August 2023

With the race yachts and competing crews arriving daily, all is now set for the Ocean Globe Race pre-start festivities which will kick off next week in the Race Village at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. And there’s somethin...

Southampton International Boat Show launches The Beach Haven & Watersports Lake
Southampton International Boat Show launches The Beach Haven & Watersports Lake
Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Brand new for 2023 – enjoy watersports experiences and the city centre’s only sandy beach.

Bembridge Harbour Family Fun Weekend
Bembridge Harbour Family Fun Weekend
Tuesday, 22 August 2023

The Bembridge Harbour Family Fun Weekend took place over 18 – 20 August.

Fukushima nuclear plant: Japan to release wastewater in 48 hours
Fukushima nuclear plant: Japan to release wastewater in 48 hours
Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Japan will begin releasing treated radioactive water from the tsunami-hit nuclear power plant in Fukushima on Thursday (24 August 2023), despite objections from other nations about the move.

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