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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.

Desperate dig to free teenager trapped in beach hole
Desperate dig to free teenager trapped in beach hole
Monday, 05 July 2021

RNLI lifeguards have rescued an 18-year-old man trapped under a sand collapse on Fistral Beach, Newquay. The RNLI lifeguards teamed up with around 25 members of the public, the coastguard, fire brigade and ambulance service in a major, hour-long ...

Round the Island attracts 1,000+ crews
Round the Island attracts 1,000+ crews
Monday, 05 July 2021

More than 1,200 boats took part in the 90th anniversary Round the Island Race which has been described as the biggest participation event since lockdown started.

Spread out and watch the SailGP safely
Spread out and watch the SailGP safely
Monday, 05 July 2021

With the countdown to 17 and 18 July underway, Plymouth City Council is pulling out all the stops to make sure the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix is as Covid-19 secure as possible.

Henri-Lloyd joins forces with JOG
Henri-Lloyd joins forces with JOG
Monday, 05 July 2021

Henri-Lloyd has become the new official clothing partner for the Junior Offshore Group, JOG. The partnership will focus on four key areas – youth sailing, sustainable clothing, repairs, and sponsorship of the JOG Lymington to Cowes race on ...

Broadblue success at Green event
Broadblue success at Green event
Monday, 05 July 2021

In what is expected to become a yearly event, MDL Marinas held the successful inaugural Green Tech Boat Show in June at Queen Anne’s Battery Marina, Plymouth that encompassed a selection of electric powered craft and exhibitor...

UKTR approved teak from Cornish firm
UKTR approved teak from Cornish firm
Monday, 05 July 2021

Cornish-based Marine Hardwoods is now offering UK Timber Regulations (UKTR) approved, and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, teak for marine decking applications. 

Jersey Lifeboat Association takes delivery of new inshore rescue vessel
Jersey Lifeboat Association takes delivery of new inshore rescue vessel
Monday, 05 July 2021

Jersey Lifeboat Association (JLA) has taken delivery of the fastest inshore rescue vessel in the Channel Islands. This vessel will complement its existing Tyne Class Lifeboat and is said, by Berthon RIB Solutions, to be the most modern rescue RI...

Falcon Tenders reveals names of design collaborators
Falcon Tenders reveals names of design collaborators
Monday, 05 July 2021

Falcon Tenders, co-founded by Mark Pascoe, has revealed a raft of collaborations with some big names in superyacht design, which it says will bring innovation, sustainability and beauty to the fore.

US Coast Guard releases video of rescue following cargo plane crash
US Coast Guard releases video of rescue following cargo plane crash
Monday, 05 July 2021

Rescue workers in a Coast Guard helicopter have located two pilots and pulled them from the wreckage of a Boeing 737-200 which made an emergency landing in the water off the coast of Hawaii on Friday morning.

Cobham Satcom launches its next generation Class A VHF radio
Cobham Satcom launches its next generation Class A VHF radio
Monday, 05 July 2021

Cobham Satcom has launched Sailor 7222 VHF DSC Class A, its ‘next generation’ SOLAS classified maritime Class A VHF radio.

Scanstrut launches world-first in phone charging
Scanstrut launches world-first in phone charging
Monday, 05 July 2021

Scanstrut has launched of the world’s world’s first 12/24V waterproof wireless phone charging mat.

Eeyore wins Round the Island Race again
Eeyore wins Round the Island Race again
Sunday, 04 July 2021

The Island Sailing Club put on a spectacular 90th anniversary party for Round the Island Race.

Blue Star Adventure
Blue Star Adventure
Sunday, 04 July 2021

Two sailors who circumnavigated Britain to raise money for charity have shared their experiences in a book titled Blue Star Adventure, after the name of their boat.

Solo across the Atlantic
Solo across the Atlantic
Saturday, 03 July 2021

In 2014 Boatshed Isle of Wight's broker Corrine Gillard sold a Frigate 27 to James Muggoch.

Premier Marinas Expands Its Portfolio
Premier Marinas Expands Its Portfolio
Friday, 02 July 2021

Premier Marinas Limited has completed the purchase of Universal Marina located on the River Hamble for an undisclosed sum.

Haven for protected seahorses created
Haven for protected seahorses created
Friday, 02 July 2021

The Seahorse Trust and Portsmouth University have joined forces with boatfolk, as part of a re-wilding project which aims to create a safe habitat for one of the UK’s native seahorse species, the protected Short Snouted Seahorse, along with ...

Find your perfect RIB at the Southampton International Boat Show
Find your perfect RIB at the Southampton International Boat Show
Friday, 02 July 2021

Taking place from 10-19 September, the Southampton International Boat Show sees all types of exciting and innovative feature-packed Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBS) and the roaring engines to accompany them. With something to suit everyone and every ...

First UK based Sanlorenzo SX88 arrives
First UK based Sanlorenzo SX88 arrives
Friday, 02 July 2021

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK & Ireland has announced the sale of the first Sanlorenzo SX88 to be based in the United Kingdom.

Solent Sunbeam Class welcomes another new boat
Solent Sunbeam Class welcomes another new boat
Friday, 02 July 2021

The 98 year-old Solent Sunbeam Class has announced the launch of the latest Sunbeam, V71 Tiffany.

RYA announces career move for Chief Executive
RYA announces career move for Chief Executive
Friday, 02 July 2021

The RYA has confirmed that chief executive Sarah Treseder will be moving on to become the next Chief Executive at the UK Chamber of Shipping, replacing Bob Sanguinetti.

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