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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.

Round the Island Winter Fundraising Challenge raises thousands for youth development charity
Round the Island Winter Fundraising Challenge raises thousands for youth development charity
Thursday, 17 February 2022

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are set to benefit from the efforts of three sailing crews who competed in a Round the Island Winter Fundraising Challenge – raising more than £8,500 in support of Tall Ships Youth Trust.

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Candela C-8 performs successful first flight
Candela C-8 performs successful first flight
Thursday, 17 February 2022

The foiling Candela C-8 has completed its maiden flight.

European group to raise €4 billion to help reduce plastic in our oceans
European group to raise €4 billion to help reduce plastic in our oceans
Thursday, 17 February 2022

A group of European development banks plans to double its funding for global efforts to stop plastic waste from polluting the world’s oceans to €4 billion ($4.6 billion).

Portsmouth hosting UK’s first truly barrier free boating weekend
Portsmouth hosting UK’s first truly barrier free boating weekend
Thursday, 17 February 2022

Disabled people will have the opportunity to take a ride on a powerboat or enjoy a relaxing sail around Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent thanks to the collaboration between two of the UK’s truly accessible boating organisations.

PUTTING GOSPORT’S INVENTORS AND PIONEERS ON THE MAP
PUTTING GOSPORT’S INVENTORS AND PIONEERS ON THE MAP
Wednesday, 16 February 2022 Heritage Open Days has chosen Astounding Innovations as their theme for 2022. Local organisations with people wanting to share their knowledge of old buildings, inaccessible features and fascinating history are invited to develop events celebrating G...
GREEN BLUE TO SHINE A LIGHT ON UNDERWATER HABITATS AT RYA DINGHY & WATERSPORTS SHOW
GREEN BLUE TO SHINE A LIGHT ON UNDERWATER HABITATS AT RYA DINGHY & WATERSPORTS SHOW
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

The Green Blue prepares to return to the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 26 – 27 February.

Tokyo stars announce new line-ups for Paris tilt
Tokyo stars announce new line-ups for Paris tilt
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Olympic champion sailors Dylan Fletcher and Eilidh McIntyre have revealed the teammates they will pair up with for a shot at a second gold medal.

RNLI urges ‘extreme caution’ as double storms collide
RNLI urges ‘extreme caution’ as double storms collide
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

The UK is bracing for widespread disruption, flooding and potential power cuts, as forecasters warn Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice will collide this week, bringing winds of up to 90mph.

Raymarine unveils YachtSense Ecosystem
Raymarine unveils YachtSense Ecosystem
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Marine electronics manufacturer Raymarine has unveiled its new YachtSense Ecosystem, a monitoring solution that gives boaters control over Raymarine equipment and vessel systems from their mobile device, both on and offboard.  

Dromeas Yachts opens new production facility
Dromeas Yachts opens new production facility
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

With a full order book for 2022, and more now being taken for 2023, Dromeas Yachts has opened a new GRP production facility to increase its build capacity.

5,000-year-old human bone found in the Thames
5,000-year-old human bone found in the Thames
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Graphic designer Simon Hunt discovered a human femur lying on the rocks of the River Thames.

Ocean Safety named Australian distributor for Ocean Regatta liferaft
Ocean Safety named Australian distributor for Ocean Regatta liferaft
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Ocean Safety has been appointed sole Australian distributor of the Ocean Regatta liferaft.

UK’s first ‘truly barrier-free’ boating weekend set for May
UK’s first ‘truly barrier-free’ boating weekend set for May
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Disabled people will have the opportunity to take a ride on a powerboat or enjoy a relaxing sail around Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent this spring, thanks to a collaboration between two of Britain’s accessible boating organisations.

Mulder Shipyard purchases fourth production facility
Mulder Shipyard purchases fourth production facility
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk-based Mulder Shipyard has purchased its fourth yard in Enkhuizen, located in the north west of the Netherlands. The new shipyard contains two hull construction sheds suitable for yachts of up to 50 metres, with a separate she...

Weekend of watersports at Farnborough International
Weekend of watersports at Farnborough International
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

If you love having a great time on the water, the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show presented by Suzuki, is the show for you! (26 – 27 February).

February 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue
February 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

The catalogue for our February 2022 BoatBid auction is now available to viewhere,
and the bidding for this BoatBid will commence at:
0900hrs (GMT) - Monday 21st February 2022
through to
1900hrs (GMT) - Sunda...

Brunswick’s Boston Whaler to showcase fully recyclable fiberglass boat
Brunswick’s Boston Whaler to showcase fully recyclable fiberglass boat
Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Brunswick Corporation has announced that it is expanding its partnership with Arkema, producer of specialty materials, to develop a fully recyclable fiberglass boat with Boston Whaler that integrates Arkema’s Elium liquid thermoplastic resi...

Discarded surgical masks are a ticking time bomb for ecosystems
Discarded surgical masks are a ticking time bomb for ecosystems
Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) have found that the inappropriate disposal of surgical masks can cause serious microplastic pollution, equivalent to polluting more than 54,800 Olympic-sized swimming pools of seawater annuall...

Crypto ‘digital yacht dealer’ releases NFT superyacht collection
Crypto ‘digital yacht dealer’ releases NFT superyacht collection
Tuesday, 15 February 2022

‘Digital yacht dealer’ Cloud Yachts is releasing an NFT superyacht art collection created by leading superyacht designers.

RYA launches LGBTQIA+ network
RYA launches LGBTQIA+ network
Tuesday, 15 February 2022

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has launched a new LGBTQIA+ network. The network aims to make equality and inclusion for those that identify as LGBTQIA+ a reality in the sport of sailing, reaching not just the RYA membership, but also stretc...

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