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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.

ABP welcomes first of nine new pilot launches
ABP welcomes first of nine new pilot launches
Friday, 23 July 2021

Earlier this month, Associated British Ports (ABP) received the first of its nine new Orc pilot launch vessels from boat builder Goodchild Marine Services.

Iconic racing yacht restored
Iconic racing yacht restored
Friday, 23 July 2021

The renowned Sparkman & Stephens One Tonner, Clarionet, has undergone a process of restoration to bring her back to her former glory. Previously, she was successfully optimised for IRC, but has now been returned to her original specifica...

Berthon USA to represent Solaris Yachts
Berthon USA to represent Solaris Yachts
Friday, 23 July 2021

Solaris Yachts and the Berthon Sales Group have announced that Berthon USA, based in Newport, Rhode Island, will now be representing the Solaris brand on the North East Coast of the USA.

WATCH: RNLI rescue jet skier drifting out to sea
WATCH: RNLI rescue jet skier drifting out to sea
Friday, 23 July 2021

New Brighton Lifeboat crew were deployed to three incidents in quick succession last weekend, including a jet skier who drifted out to sea.

WATCH: Dog surfing & SUP championships in Poole this weekend
WATCH: Dog surfing & SUP championships in Poole this weekend
Thursday, 22 July 2021

Now in its third year, the UK Dog Surfing & SUP Championships returns for another day of fun canine action on the sandy shores of Branksome Chine Beach, Poole, on 25 July.

Olympian and Laser designer, Bruce Kirby, dies aged 92
Olympian and Laser designer, Bruce Kirby, dies aged 92
Thursday, 22 July 2021

Journalist, Olympian and Laser designer Bruce Kirby passed away on 18 July, aged 92.

Dometic launches contactless toilet switch
Dometic launches contactless toilet switch
Thursday, 22 July 2021

Dometic has launched its new Handwave toilet control switch. This contactless toilet flush switch with a capacitive touch control display is designed to help boaters improve and maintain hygiene levels while at sea.

RNLI launches first World Drowning Prevention Day
RNLI launches first World Drowning Prevention Day
Thursday, 22 July 2021

The RNLI is encouraging people to take action to stay safe as it marks the first World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July.

New TowPro aims to prevent superyacht tender loss
New TowPro aims to prevent superyacht tender loss
Thursday, 22 July 2021

Launched in July across Europe and scheduled for launch in the USA in September, TowPro is a system designed to reduce risk and actively prevent tender loss through monitoring.

Typhoon International headlines sponsorship of Scorpion Nationals 2021
Typhoon International headlines sponsorship of Scorpion Nationals 2021
Thursday, 22 July 2021

Typhoon International, a manufacturer of watersports clothing and accessories, is to sponsor the 2021 Scorpion National Championships in Penzance in association with Craftinsure and FFX. The Nationals will take place from 15-20 August, with over ...

Hannah Mills “overwhelmed” by Team GB flagbearer call-up
Hannah Mills “overwhelmed” by Team GB flagbearer call-up
Thursday, 22 July 2021

Olympic champion Hannah Mills says being named as a flagbearer for Team GB at Friday’s opening ceremony of Tokyo 2020 is the greatest honour of her career.

Simrad® Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary
Simrad® Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary
Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Simrad Yachting is recognising its 75th Anniversary this summer with a number of initiatives including the celebration of boating’s ability to bring people together, detailing the history of notable Simrad® products and publishing its ow...

Additional £13 million needed for Isle of Man Liverpool ferry terminal
Additional £13 million needed for Isle of Man Liverpool ferry terminal
Wednesday, 21 July 2021

The Manx government may need to spend an additional £13.8m to progress the Isle of Man ferry terminal in Liverpool.

WATCH: Shark circles swimmers at Florida beach
WATCH: Shark circles swimmers at Florida beach
Wednesday, 21 July 2021

A video has gone viral of a shark appearing to circle two swimmers off the coast of Florida.

Finsulate, boatfolk and five others partner to launch Cleaner marina
Finsulate, boatfolk and five others partner to launch Cleaner marina
Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Seven sailing organisations, including boatfolk, Finsulate and the Ocean Cruising Club, have joined forces to champion marinas as guardians of cleaner waters, and have launched a free, online resource Cleaner marina.

Ibiza and Mallorca marinas employ eco water-cleaning robot
Ibiza and Mallorca marinas employ eco water-cleaning robot
Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Marina Ibiza and Marina Port de Mallorca are the first ports in Spain to use Geneseas, a water-cleaning robot.

Monaco upgrades marine electric charging
Monaco upgrades marine electric charging
Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Yacht Club de Monaco has upgraded its dockside charging facilities with Aqua superPower’s second generation rapid chargers to serve the growing electric boat and superyacht market.

World’s first hybrid daughter craft for offshore wind to be built in UK
World’s first hybrid daughter craft for offshore wind to be built in UK
Wednesday, 21 July 2021

The world’s first hybrid daughter craft vessels designed to support the offshore wind market are to be built in the UK through a new multi-million-pound deal.

Tecnomar delivers new motor yacht
Tecnomar delivers new motor yacht
Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Tecnomar, part of The Italian Sea Group brand, has announced the delivery of the new EVO120 Yacht.

Recently Sold - C-Kip 40
Recently Sold - C-Kip 40
Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Last week Boatshed Brighton sold this 1982 C-Kip 40.

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