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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.

How to keep your boat looking ship-shape
How to keep your boat looking ship-shape
Thursday, 19 April 2018

Even for experienced sailors, DIY boat maintenance can be daunting. For first-time buyers, the temptation to hand everything over to the professionals is even greater – despite the fact that many maintenance jobs are much simpler than you&rs...

British Youth Sailing Team confirmed for 2018 World Sailing Youth World Championships
British Youth Sailing Team confirmed for 2018 World Sailing Youth World Championships
Thursday, 19 April 2018

Abigail Clarke and William Smith in action. Image: Marc Turner RYA

Jodie Kidd joins Alex Thomson
Jodie Kidd joins Alex Thomson
Wednesday, 18 April 2018

Image: Alex Thomson Racing

ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal Launch 406Day to Raise Beacon Awareness
ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal Launch 406Day to Raise Beacon Awareness
Wednesday, 18 April 2018

Marine safety specialists ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal are launching 406Day on 4 June.

406Day aims to raise beacon awareness across the world by reminding boaters about the importance of life-saving 406 MHz technology and by providing advice...

Exclusive visitor offers at The Marina at Sutton Harbour
Exclusive visitor offers at The Marina at Sutton Harbour
Wednesday, 18 April 2018

Boat owners who want to visit Britain’s Ocean City this year can berth in the very centre of Plymouth for less by taking advantage of exclusive visitor berthing offers from The Marina at Sutton Harbour.

The Marina at Sutton Harbour is a 5 ...

Antigua Classic Regatta 2018 - Sponsored by Boatshed.com
Antigua Classic Regatta 2018 - Sponsored by Boatshed.com
Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Boatshed sponsor The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, its got to be the No1 classic sailing event in the Caribbean.

Donating your boat to Sail 4 Cancer Charity
Donating your boat to Sail 4 Cancer Charity
Tuesday, 17 April 2018

At the end of 2017 we were approached by Chris Woods on behalf of the Keith Black Will Trust who wanted to donate his Colvic Countess 33 to Sail 4 Cancer. After considering whether to use her for our family sailing days it was eventually decided t...

London set to host round of UIM F1H2O World Championship for the first time in 33 years
London set to host round of UIM F1H2O World Championship for the first time in 33 years
Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Credit: Getty Images/Chris Lee
Caption: From left to right: Philippe Chiappe, Marit Stromoy, Mr Li Haojie

April Auction - Last Chance To Bid...
April Auction - Last Chance To Bid...
Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Just a quick reminder that this is the last chance to bid in the April Boatbid Auction. The Auction will end at 1900 this evening.

Renovation of Falmouth Cutter Ship keeps shipwright skills alive
Renovation of Falmouth Cutter Ship keeps shipwright skills alive
Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Top row: Brian Pain project director, Luke Powell head shipwright
Bottom row: Clyde Kramer, Shane Newcombe, Ned Rolt, Andy Cornish, John Bray.

GPSMAP® 1222/1222xsv
GPSMAP® 1222/1222xsv
Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Garmin has announced the addition of a new 12-inch networking chartplotter and combination model to its popular GPSMAP product line – the GPSMAP 1222 Touch and 1222xsv Touch chartplotters. Both with a 12-inch touchscreen display, these new p...

Zhik Aroshell Jacket and Smock
Zhik Aroshell Jacket and Smock
Sunday, 15 April 2018

Zhik’s 2018 range for cruising includes the upgraded Aroshell® Jacket and a new all purpose Smock providing sailors with a range of lightweight, versatile, shell garments for inshore and coastal yachting. The Jacket and Smock both have a...

Right Royal Riverfest
Right Royal Riverfest
Sunday, 15 April 2018

Newport’s popular Riverfest is preparing to set sail again, as this popular annual event enters its 11th year.

Set on Newport’s historic Quay, in the Isle of Wight’s picturesque market town local residents and visitors will enj...

HMS Forth formally commissioned into the Royal Navy
HMS Forth formally commissioned into the Royal Navy
Friday, 13 April 2018

Image: UK Crown Copyright 2018

ARE YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES AT WORK UP FOR A WORKPLACE CHALLENGE ON THE WATER?
ARE YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES AT WORK UP FOR A WORKPLACE CHALLENGE ON THE WATER?
Friday, 13 April 2018

The “Workplace Challenge” sailing event is set to return to the Southern Region in 2018 after a successful pilot scheme last year.

If you have always fancied learning to sail, and you have got a few like-minded colleagues at work, th...

International powerboat race announces charity partnership
International powerboat race announces charity partnership
Friday, 13 April 2018

Making a splash: watch the powerboat action at Falmouth Harbour in June

April Boatbid - Auction Open
April Boatbid - Auction Open
Friday, 13 April 2018

The auction will run from 0900 on Friday the 13th to 1700 on Tuesday the 17th of April.

Fitting Out Supper with guest speaker Tracy Edwards MBE
Fitting Out Supper with guest speaker Tracy Edwards MBE
Thursday, 12 April 2018

Tracy Edwards MBE with Royal Southern Yacht Club Commodore Karen Henderson-Williams. (Photo: Graham Nixon)

Participation in boating activities hits highest levels since 2002
Participation in boating activities hits highest levels since 2002
Wednesday, 11 April 2018

Watersports participation increased by 3.4 per cent on last year, reaching the highest volume since this survey was first undertaken.

According to the latest research released today, a record 3.96m UK adults (7.4 per cent of the UK adult po...

Marinestore Opens Chandlery in Essex Marina
Marinestore Opens Chandlery in Essex Marina
Wednesday, 11 April 2018

Marinestore has expanded to Essex Marina.  The new chandlery store adds to the group’s existing outlets in Burnham on Crouch, Maldon and West Mersea.

Essex Marina is located on the River Crouch, next to Wallasea Island.  With dee...

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