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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.

Christmas has come early with winter offers from MDL Marinas
Christmas has come early with winter offers from MDL Marinas
Tuesday, 20 November 2018

MDL Marinas is delighted to announce a great package of winter offers across its extensive marina network, offering boat owners excellent quality and great value berthing, dry stack, lifting and storage packages.

With these winter offers boat ow...

First fully up-cycled mooring rope launches
First fully up-cycled mooring rope launches
Tuesday, 20 November 2018

Marlow Ropes has launched the first premium sustainable mooring rope made using 100 per cent recycled plastic.

The Blue Ocean Dockline is the first ‘technically better’ premium dockline rope manufactured using yarn wholly made from p...

Meilhat is crowned IMOCA winner
Meilhat is crowned IMOCA winner
Saturday, 17 November 2018

Paul Meilhat (SMA) enjoying his champagne moment after winning the IMOCA class in the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. Image credit: Alexis Courcoux

Thomson first IMOCA across the line but jury decision remains
Thomson first IMOCA across the line but jury decision remains
Friday, 16 November 2018

First images of the damage to the boat after Hugo Boss grounded. Image credit: Alexis Courcoux

December Boatbid - Catalogue Highlights
December Boatbid - Catalogue Highlights
Friday, 16 November 2018

With only 3 weeks to go, we hope you will enjoy some of the boats we have for sale in the December Boatbid Auction.

Damage to Alex Thomson’s Hugo Boss in closing stages of Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe
Damage to Alex Thomson’s Hugo Boss in closing stages of Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe
Friday, 16 November 2018

First images of the damage on board Hugo Boss. Image credit: Alexis Courcoux

Armel Tripon wins Multi50 class and is third overall
Armel Tripon wins Multi50 class and is third overall
Thursday, 15 November 2018

Armel Tripon celebrating at the dock in Guadeloupe. Image credit: Yvan Zedda

Neil Pryde  Elite Firewire 1mm wetsuit
Neil Pryde Elite Firewire 1mm wetsuit
Thursday, 15 November 2018

The Elite Firewire 1mm is an all round summer wetsuit longjohn and top. They are both manufactured from Ultrastretch 1mm neoprene using the Firewire thermal heat shield system to maintain core body temperature. At the same time the wicki...

Jean-Luc Van Den Heede facing fresh storm
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede facing fresh storm
Wednesday, 14 November 2018

Jean-Luc Van Den Heede has made running repairs to Matmut’s rig, which now faces a stern test from an approaching storm. Credit: Jean-Luc Van Den Heede/PPL/GGR

Arkema Capsize on the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe
Arkema Capsize on the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe
Wednesday, 14 November 2018

Image: Vincent Olivaud / Team Arkema Lalou Multi

Boatshed's Networking Dinner 2019
Boatshed's Networking Dinner 2019
Wednesday, 14 November 2018

Tuesday 12th March 2019
Venue: Trinity's of Haslar (Ex Hardys), Halsar Marina, Gosport, PO12 1NU
17:00 - 18.00 Boatshed Awards
19.00 Dinner Dinner £25.00
Invite Only

Armel Tripon wins Multi50 class and is third overall
Armel Tripon wins Multi50 class and is third overall
Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Blessed with bright Caribbean sunshine and a 20-knot trade wind for the final passage around the island of Basse Terre, French solo skipper Armel Tripon today won the Multi50 class in the 2018 Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe.

The 43-year-ol...

National Historic Ships UK 2018 Award Winners announced
National Historic Ships UK 2018 Award Winners announced
Tuesday, 13 November 2018

The winners of National Historic Ships UK’s 2018 Photography Competition and Marsh Volunteer and Flagship Awards were revealed at a prestigious awards ceremony at the Corporation of Trinity House, London.

National Histo...

EMSWORTH SAILING CLUB SETS SAIL FOR CENTENARY
EMSWORTH SAILING CLUB SETS SAIL FOR CENTENARY
Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Emsworth Sailing Club former club commodores: (left to right) Richard Kent, Tim Goodhead (in front), Geoff Walker (behind), Michael Geary (current commodore), Margaret Jay, Chris Clode, Marcus Lawson, Ian McIntyre, Roger Bl...

RYA Youth National Championships
RYA Youth National Championships
Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Nacra 15 at the 2018 Youth Nationals. Image: Marc Turner/RYA

The lifeboat heroes of World War one who saved over 200 lives
The lifeboat heroes of World War one who saved over 200 lives
Sunday, 11 November 2018

LEFT: Henry Blogg, Cromer Lifeboat Coxswain. Image: RNLI
RIGHT: Local gallantry awardees from Whitby involved in the Rohilla rescue. Back row l-r: George Peart (Silver Medal), Thomas M Kelly (Upgang Second Coxswain, Than...

Jean-Luc Van Den Heede to continue racing
Jean-Luc Van Den Heede to continue racing
Friday, 09 November 2018

Jean-Luc – self portrait during voyage to Hobart film gate. Image: Jean-Luc Van Den Heede

Russell Currie to step down as Managing Director from Fairline Yachts
Russell Currie to step down as Managing Director from Fairline Yachts
Friday, 09 November 2018

Left to right – Karl Gilding, Business Development Director, and Russell Currie, Managing Director.

VIDEO: Alex On Top in Debut Route du Rhum
VIDEO: Alex On Top in Debut Route du Rhum
Thursday, 08 November 2018

On 4 November no less than 123 boats departed from Saint Malo, Brittany in the 40th anniversary of La Route du Rhum: Destination Guadeloupe. 

KEEPING UP WITH THE AC75
KEEPING UP WITH THE AC75
Thursday, 08 November 2018

The Highfield RIB in action supporting INEOS REBELS

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