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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.

Scott vows to rally for Tokyo
Scott vows to rally for Tokyo
Thursday, 13 May 2021

Giles Scott says he will ‘regroup’ for the upcoming Olympic Games after a ‘disappointing’ ninth-place finish at the Finn World Championships.

Hover Chocks from Shipyard Supply Co
Hover Chocks from Shipyard Supply Co
Thursday, 13 May 2021 Introducing

With demand increasing for tender chocks to work in harmony with guest areas and crane locations, Shipyard Supply Co’s new hover chocks are ideal for yachts requiring an efficient yet flexible tender stowage system.

Marine industry dates: 2021
Marine industry dates: 2021
Thursday, 13 May 2021

‘In-person’ dates for marine events in 2021.

Not all UK boaters protecting themselves
Not all UK boaters protecting themselves
Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Every year, around 150 people die at the coast around the UK and Ireland. Last year, the RNLI launched more than  8,000 times to those in need of help. 

However, research by Helly Hansen, a partner of the RNLI, has revealed that UK boa...

Tall Ships Races return to Lerwick
Tall Ships Races return to Lerwick
Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Lerwick has been selected to be a host port for the spectacular Tall Ships Races for the third time.

The Races are expected to visit Lerwick, the only Scottish location, from 26 – 29 July, 2023. The isles previously hosted the event in 199...

Recently Sold - Nauticat 33 Mk 2
Recently Sold - Nauticat 33 Mk 2
Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Last week Boatshed Brighton sold this Nauticat 33 Mk 2 built in 1987.

June 2021 BoatBid Auction - Entries Open
June 2021 BoatBid Auction - Entries Open
Tuesday, 11 May 2021

Our June 2021 BoatBid auction is open and ready to take entries.

Successful boat show
Successful boat show
Tuesday, 11 May 2021

The South Coast Boat Show was deemed a great success by both organisers and exhibitors, with nearly 700 appointments booked by 500 buyers over the three-day event.

The appointment only show was one of the first boat shows to take place in a phys...

American concern for future of America’s Cup
American concern for future of America’s Cup
Tuesday, 11 May 2021

The New York Yacht Club has submitted a challenge for the 37th America’s Cup to the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron in Auckland, New Zealand.

The New York Yacht Club won the America’s Cup in 1851 and successfully defended the Cup 26...

French government announces a process to allow entry to cruisers at any French port
French government announces a process to allow entry to cruisers at any French port
Tuesday, 11 May 2021

The Cruising Association, through its local representatives, has helped to make cruising to France easier, post-Brexit.

Since leaving the EU, boats arriving in France from the UK or Channel Islands are required to sail to one of a small number o...

Ready for Tokyo
Ready for Tokyo
Monday, 10 May 2021

Olympic champion Hannah Mills believes she and teammate Eilidh McIntyre have even more to give as they claimed the runner-up spot at the 470 European Championships, their last big regatta before Tokyo 2020.

The Rio 2016 gold medallist said she a...

Meet the Team - Andy Topham
Meet the Team - Andy Topham
Monday, 10 May 2021

Andy started with Boatshed in 2009 as an agent for North Wales and soon after, becoming the franchise owner.. move on a few years and Andy can now be found managing many of the Caribbean Boatshed offices from his base in St Lucia.

RYA awarded further £150,000 of Tackling Inequalities Funding
RYA awarded further £150,000 of Tackling Inequalities Funding
Friday, 07 May 2021

The RYA has been awarded a further £150,000 of National Lottery funding from Sport England’s Tackling Inequalities Fund which aims to help reduce the negative impact of COVID-19 and the widening of the inequalities in sport and physica...

SailGP launches ticket sales for Great Britain Sail Grand Prix
SailGP launches ticket sales for Great Britain Sail Grand Prix
Friday, 07 May 2021

Tickets for the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, taking place in Plymouth over 17 – 18 July, are now available.

Following the action-packed season opener in Bermuda in April, with a triumphant win for Ben Ainslie’s Great Britain SailG...

MDL supports rowing team in aid of mental health charity
MDL supports rowing team in aid of mental health charity
Friday, 07 May 2021

MDL’s Hamble Point Marina is supporting team Mindcraft, as they prepare and train for the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. 

The team will be rowing 3,000nm across the Atlantic in their boat ‘Mindcraft’ to raise vital fu...

MailaSail OSTAR & TWOSTAR’ Race entry opens on Sunday
MailaSail OSTAR & TWOSTAR’ Race entry opens on Sunday
Friday, 07 May 2021

Following an update on Covid-19 compliance and revised restrictions, the Royal Western Yacht Club postponed the MailaSail OSTAR & TWOSTAR race. Now, the 60th Anniversary Race Entry List will officially re-open on 9 May.

The date is particula...

May 2021 BoaBid Auction
May 2021 BoaBid Auction
Wednesday, 05 May 2021

Our May 2021 BoatBid auction started on Monday 3rd May 2021. You have the chance to bid on any of the boats right up until 1900hrs (BST) on Sunday 9th May 2021, when this month's BoatBid will end.

Recently Sold - Northshore Down East 28
Recently Sold - Northshore Down East 28
Wednesday, 05 May 2021

Last week Boatshed Texas sold this 2002 Northshore Down East.

Meet the Team - Costa Jbeily
Meet the Team - Costa Jbeily
Monday, 03 May 2021

Costa started working with Boatshed Greece in November 2017.

Friends of Boatshed
Friends of Boatshed
Saturday, 01 May 2021

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