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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.

OneSails UK Partners With Surfers Against Sewage
OneSails UK Partners With Surfers Against Sewage
Thursday, 12 October 2023

One of the UK’s leading sailmakers, OneSails, has partnered with the well-known marine conservation and campaigning charity, Surfers Against Sewage. The collaboration forms part of OneSails’ commitment to help protect our oceans and be...

Website traffic comparisons
Website traffic comparisons
Thursday, 12 October 2023

We're proud to report that Boatshed's website traffic is consistently higher than our competitors in the marine sector. We regularly map our website traffic against that of our closest competitors, and we're thrilled to see that people around the ...

Forensic marking to protect shipwrecks from thieves in England
Forensic marking to protect shipwrecks from thieves in England
Thursday, 12 October 2023

For the first time in the UK, Historic England is using new technology to forensically mark artefacts, deterring potential criminals from stealing treasures from shipwreck sites.

METSTRADE launches career zone for young marine professionals
METSTRADE launches career zone for young marine professionals
Thursday, 12 October 2023

METSTRADE has partnered with UK-based recruitment company Marine Resources to launch the METSTRADE Career Zone within the Young Professional Club at METSTRADE 2023 (15-17 November).

New pilot project to recycle sails for UK-based keelboat sailors
New pilot project to recycle sails for UK-based keelboat sailors
Thursday, 12 October 2023

A new collaboration between R&D and consultancy firm Sustainable Sailing, Illusion keelboats and school and sail training centre Royal Hospital School, is creating a recycling scheme that will allow old sails to be spared from landfill and ma...

Ireland pledges to protect 30% of marine areas by 2030
Ireland pledges to protect 30% of marine areas by 2030
Thursday, 12 October 2023

Ireland has reaffirmed in a pledge its commitment to protect 30 per cent of its marine areas by 2030.

SailGP joins with Mover to create ‘world’s first’ plastic-free technical sportswear
SailGP joins with Mover to create ‘world’s first’ plastic-free technical sportswear
Thursday, 12 October 2023

Global racing league SailGP has partnered with plastic-free apparel specialist Mover, to create the “world’s first” plastic-free technical sportswear.

First Archipelago 40 expedition yacht sold
First Archipelago 40 expedition yacht sold
Thursday, 12 October 2023

Archipelago Expedition Yachts has sold its first Archipelago 40.

VIDEO: One Year until 37th America’s Cup Match Race 1
VIDEO: One Year until 37th America’s Cup Match Race 1
Thursday, 12 October 2023

It is the most anticipated day of any America’s Cup campaign. Race 1 of the America’s Cup Match is now precisely one year away and will be raced in the blue Mediterranean waters just off the Barcelona beach front.

Last call! Volunteers Mates wanted to join inspirational sailing adventures with Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer trust
Last call! Volunteers Mates wanted to join inspirational sailing adventures with Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer trust
Wednesday, 11 October 2023

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is looking for volunteer Mates to inspire young people living through and beyond cancer to believe in a brighter future, and the deadline for applications is fast approaching.

RNLI supports global lifesaving leaders from across the world
RNLI supports global lifesaving leaders from across the world
Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Drowning prevention experts from across the globe came to Poole last week to take part in the RNLI’s Leaders in Lifesaving course.

Innovative Marking Technology Helps Protect Nation’s Protected Shipwrecks from Heritage Crime
Innovative Marking Technology Helps Protect Nation’s Protected Shipwrecks from Heritage Crime
Wednesday, 11 October 2023

For the first time in the UK, Historic England is using new technology to forensically mark artefacts including cannons from some of England’s 57 most historic and archaeologically important Protected Wreck Sites. Marking these artefacts giv...

Final debris and ‘presumed human remains’ from Titan sub found on Atlantic seabed
Final debris and ‘presumed human remains’ from Titan sub found on Atlantic seabed
Wednesday, 11 October 2023

The US Coast Guard says it has recovered the rest of the debris and ‘presumed human remains’ from the Titan submersible that imploded during a mission to view the wreck of the Titanic in June, killing all five people on board.

IBEX 2023: Turnout ‘exceeded expectations’
IBEX 2023: Turnout ‘exceeded expectations’
Wednesday, 11 October 2023

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) reports that this year’s edition, which ran from October 3-5 2023, ‘exceeded expectations’ based on on-site traffic data and attendance figures.

Premier Marinas switches to HVO
Premier Marinas switches to HVO
Wednesday, 11 October 2023

UK marina group Premier Marinas has switched to using HVO fuel in boatyard plant machinery and equipment.

Azimut partners with Google to bring AI on board
Azimut partners with Google to bring AI on board
Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Azimut has kicked off its 2023-2024 nautical season by revealing details of a new collaboration with Google Cloud and digital media firm Reply, which brings AI capabilities on board its yachts.

One person killed as mast snaps on historic schooner in US
One person killed as mast snaps on historic schooner in US
Wednesday, 11 October 2023

One person has been killed and three injured, after the main mast of historic excursion vessel Grace Bailey snapped and crashed onto the deck off the coast of Maine, officials said.

New mental health service to support yacht crew
New mental health service to support yacht crew
Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Former yacht crew member Sarah Kroker has launched Mynd, a new service offering mental health support and resources to yacht crew.

VIDEO: The McIntyre Ocean Globe Beat, Bash and Bounce to Cape Town
VIDEO: The McIntyre Ocean Globe Beat, Bash and Bounce to Cape Town
Wednesday, 11 October 2023

The long, choppy upwind beat to Cape Town is proving challenging for the crews of the McIntyre Ocean Globe. With the calm of the doldrums a distant memory, the relentless South Easterlies means the yachts are moving, but it is taking its toll on b...

Premier Marinas becomes the first UK marina group to switch to HVO
Premier Marinas becomes the first UK marina group to switch to HVO
Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Premier Marinas has become the first UK marina group to make the switch to using HVO fuel in boatyard plant machinery and equipment.

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