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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.

Fairline Yachts releases first images of new 2018 48ft range
Fairline Yachts releases first images of new 2018 48ft range
Saturday, 16 June 2018

Fairline Yachts has released the first images of its 2018 48ft range.

This is the first time the British boat builder has shot its main campaign imagery in Australia. The move comes as Fairline’s Australian dealer recently took delivery of...

The National Watersports Festival celebrates its 12 successful year
The National Watersports Festival celebrates its 12 successful year
Friday, 15 June 2018

The National Watersports Festival delivered another superb three days of windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding, diving, kayaking and new this year, dinghy sailing at Rutland Water, East Midlands over 8 – 10 June.

For the first time in the ...

Team Brunel complete comeback to win Leg 10 – now equal first on leaderboard
Team Brunel complete comeback to win Leg 10 – now equal first on leaderboard
Friday, 15 June 2018

Leg 10, from Cardiff to Gothenburg, day 04 on board Turn the Tide on Plastic. 14 June, 2018.
Image: Jen Edney/Volvo Ocean Race

HRH The Earl of Wessex visits Sunseeker International
HRH The Earl of Wessex visits Sunseeker International
Friday, 15 June 2018

Sunseeker International has welcomed HRH The Earl of Wessex.

His Royal Highness was in Poole as part of his commitments to promote The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE).

Raymarine Encourages Competitive Racers to put Safety First
Raymarine Encourages Competitive Racers to put Safety First
Friday, 15 June 2018

Participants in this year’s Round the Island Race in association with Cloudy Bay, are being encouraged by Raymarine, as official Tracking Partner, to sign up to use the Race’s new tracking app. This will not only help organisers observ...

Magenta makes a mark in Cardiff
Magenta makes a mark in Cardiff
Friday, 15 June 2018

Around 150 sailors gathered for the Magenta Project in Cardiff Bay, held during the Volvo Ocean Race, which inspired the scheme to get more women and girls in sailing.

Supported by RYA Cymru Wales, the Magenta Project ties in perfectly with the ...

Falmouth celebrates the 50th anniversary of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s departure at the start of the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race
Falmouth celebrates the 50th anniversary of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s departure at the start of the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race
Thursday, 14 June 2018

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston at the helm of his famous yacht SUHAILI after the start of the GGR SITRaN Challenge Race to Les Sables d’Olonne France. Image: PPL

GGR depart Falmouth
GGR depart Falmouth
Thursday, 14 June 2018

Golden Globe Race boats depart Falmouth after Parade of Sail bound for Les Sables-d'Olonne

Clipper Race: PSP Logistics Claims Victory in New York
Clipper Race: PSP Logistics Claims Victory in New York
Thursday, 14 June 2018

Image: Clipper Race

CLIPPER RACE FOUNDER CELEBRATES 50 YEARS SINCE RECORD BREAKING VOYAGE
CLIPPER RACE FOUNDER CELEBRATES 50 YEARS SINCE RECORD BREAKING VOYAGE
Thursday, 14 June 2018

At 13:45 on June 14, 1968, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston bid farewell to his parents and the comforts of land, not knowing when he would see either again.

As has been well told over the years, it would be an incredible 312 days before his return which...

Supporting Wounded Veterans Charity announce new Ocean Challenge event
Supporting Wounded Veterans Charity announce new Ocean Challenge event
Thursday, 14 June 2018

SUPPORTING WOUNDED VETERANS ANNOUNCE PLANS TO HOST THEIR FIRST ‘OCEAN CHALLENGE’ EVENT IN JULY 2018

SUPPORTING WOUNDED VETERANS’ mission is to help medically discharged wounded veterans back into meaningful civilian life and em...

Take on the Plastic Challenge this July
Take on the Plastic Challenge this July
Wednesday, 13 June 2018

Take on the Marine Conservation Society’s ‘Plastic Challenge’ to try and detox your life of the planet’s substance of convenience

With more plastic than fish (by weight) in our seas predicted to be a possibility by 2050, ...

Portsmouth Regatta
Portsmouth Regatta
Wednesday, 13 June 2018

Portsmouth Regatta overall winner

July Auction - Catalogue Live
July Auction - Catalogue Live
Wednesday, 13 June 2018

The catalogue for the July Boatbid Auction is now live and can be viewed HERE. If you would like to place a bid in the auction then read our Buyers Guide and FAQ's for more information.

Maritime charity discovers it fed The Beatles horse
Maritime charity discovers it fed The Beatles horse
Tuesday, 12 June 2018

A maritime welfare charity that helped The Beatles when they fell on hard times has released a new book, which includes how it fed George Harrison horsemeat in Hamburg.

Whenever they played Hamburg, the band visited Sailors’ Society’...

Spotted…FIFA mascot on board a Sunseeker
Spotted…FIFA mascot on board a Sunseeker
Tuesday, 12 June 2018

The official FIFA World Cup mascot, Zabivaka has been spotted on board a Sunseeker yacht taking in the sights of Poole Harbour.

The Russian grey wolf jetted into Dorset last week ahead of the tournament kicking off. He spent the week with Britai...

LIGHT JACKET
LIGHT JACKET
Tuesday, 12 June 2018

New for the summer is Helly Hansen’s Verglas line of jackets for the warmer months. Designed for men and women, this hybrid jacket with 800-fill Allied down in a 25D lightweight fabric and softshell mix is designed to offer warmth when neede...

2018 J/70 European Championships
2018 J/70 European Championships
Tuesday, 12 June 2018 Over 70 teams from 15 countries will contest the 2018 J/70 Class Open European Championship and 2018 J/70 Corinthian Class European Championship.

The reigning Open and Corinthian J/70 World Champions will be competing, and the entire podium ...

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