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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.

20 Years of OnBoard: Building Confidence, Skills & Equal Access for All
20 Years of OnBoard: Building Confidence, Skills & Equal Access for All
Monday, 09 June 2025

OnBoard, one of the UK’s largest grassroots programmes dedicated to getting children aged 8–18 out on the water, is celebrating 20 years of impact—having already introduced more than 1.3 million young people to the transformative...

Green light for tests on marine renewables’ model off Falmouth
Green light for tests on marine renewables’ model off Falmouth
Monday, 09 June 2025

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has given the go-ahead for testing and monitoring of a pioneering green energy Demonstrator model this summer at Falmouth Harbour’s Bay test-site for offshore renewables energy projects (FaBTest). Now...

The Club House takes on the South West’s octopus invasion
The Club House takes on the South West’s octopus invasion
Monday, 09 June 2025

A recent surge in octopus numbers in the South West, driven by warming sea temperatures, has raised concerns for marine scientists but created a surprising silver lining for local fishing communities. Now, West Bexington’s beloved seaside re...

Spain SailGP Team claims second consecutive U.S. win at Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix
Spain SailGP Team claims second consecutive U.S. win at Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix
Monday, 09 June 2025 Diego Botin and the Spain SailGP team have punched their way to the top of the Rolex SailGP Championship, taking the win on Sunday in New York. Crowds of thousands flocked to the Hudson River shoreline to witness the event, in which the defending Sea...
The Truth About Boat Depreciation:  What Dealers Won’t Tell You.
The Truth About Boat Depreciation: What Dealers Won’t Tell You.
Saturday, 07 June 2025

The Truth About Boat Depreciation:
What Dealers Won’t Tell You.

SailGP to Kick Off Summer in New York with this Weekend’s Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix
SailGP to Kick Off Summer in New York with this Weekend’s Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix
Friday, 06 June 2025

An unforgettable weekend of high-speed, close-to-shore racing and world-class entertainment will take place this weekend when the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix takes place in front of the most famous skyline in the world.

RYA Named Official Community Impact Partner for Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth
RYA Named Official Community Impact Partner for Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth
Friday, 06 June 2025

As excitement builds ahead of the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth this July, the RYA has been named the event’s Official Community Impact Partner.

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm as Co-Owners of the ‘BONDS Flying Roos’ Australia’s SailGP Team
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Take the Helm as Co-Owners of the ‘BONDS Flying Roos’ Australia’s SailGP Team
Thursday, 05 June 2025

Australia’s three-time SailGP champions have unveiled a new identity as well as two new co-owners – Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds – who join Driver and CEO Tom Slingsby in leading the freshly rebranded BONDS Flying Roos SailGP ...

Suzuki Marine returns to Seawork
Suzuki Marine returns to Seawork
Thursday, 05 June 2025

Suzuki GB is returning to Seawork (stand Q6, 10 – 12 June 2025) where, at the show, an  array of Suzuki outboard motors will be on display.

Cornish Lugger Regatta
Cornish Lugger Regatta
Thursday, 05 June 2025

Looe’s Lugger Regatta returns this July – and it promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

New British Sailing Talent Academies open for applications
New British Sailing Talent Academies open for applications
Thursday, 05 June 2025

The Royal Yachting Association has launched four new British Sailing Talent Academies as part of its commitment to developing the next generation of high-performance sailors.

D-MARIN CELEBRATES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AS PART OF ITS AWARD WINNING ESG PROGRAMME
D-MARIN CELEBRATES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AS PART OF ITS AWARD WINNING ESG PROGRAMME
Thursday, 05 June 2025

In honour of World Environment Day 2025, D-Marin reflects on a year of significant progress in environmental performance across its selection of marinas in the Mediterranean and Gulf regions. Through consistent investment, innovation and collabor...

River Thames yacht race raises over £3,000 for RNLI
River Thames yacht race raises over £3,000 for RNLI
Wednesday, 04 June 2025

Greenwich Yacht Club (GYC) successfully raised a total of over £3,000 for RNLI Lifeboats through its annual Tower Lifeboat Station Yacht Race on 1 June, held on the River Thames. Sponsored by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, the event saw 15 ya...

Travel expert reveals underrated Caribbean gem that “still feels like a secret” and is home to “nature’s jacuzzi”
Travel expert reveals underrated Caribbean gem that “still feels like a secret” and is home to “nature’s jacuzzi”
Wednesday, 04 June 2025

With more and more people looking to explore undiscovered, quiet, secluded islands, Mark Figgins, BVI Commercial Operations Manager at Sunsail, a leader in yacht charter holidays, has shared his thoughts on why the BVI is the ultimate Caribbean hi...

Nominations now open for the 2026 RYA Awards
Nominations now open for the 2026 RYA Awards
Tuesday, 03 June 2025

Celebrate the people and organisations making a difference in our boating community.

Suzuki Marine looks after those on the water
Suzuki Marine looks after those on the water
Tuesday, 03 June 2025

Suzuki GB has announced that for a limited time, customers who purchase a new Suzuki outboard motor will receive an exclusive Suzuki-branded care package, helping them to stay protected on the water this summer.

RNLI Charity Event Talk by Captain Andy Wyatt
RNLI Charity Event Talk by Captain Andy Wyatt
Tuesday, 03 June 2025

Thornbury Sailing Club invites you to attend a charity event from 2pm to 4.30pm on 1 November in aid of the RNLI. Invitations have been sent to Sailing/Yacht Clubs in the Upper Bristol Channel area and it is to be expected that a large number will...

Maritime Volunteer Service leads Dunkirk Little Ships safely home
Maritime Volunteer Service leads Dunkirk Little Ships safely home
Monday, 02 June 2025

East Sussex 1, the national training vessel of the Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS), led the return of the Dunkirk Little Ships to British shores last week. The return of most of the fleet had been delayed by bad weather, meaning that the Royal Na...

Strengthening Second-Life Sails in the Mediterranean
Strengthening Second-Life Sails in the Mediterranean
Monday, 02 June 2025

Clean Sailors has announced that Malta Sail Factory has joined the ReSail by Clean Sailors platform, continuing the expansion of this global movement for sustainable sail reuse and repurposing. With its strategic location in the heart of...

Boat Pricing Case Study : Dufour 560 - Neglect, Risk, and the Cost of Inaction
Boat Pricing Case Study : Dufour 560 - Neglect, Risk, and the Cost of Inaction
Sunday, 01 June 2025

Boat Pricing Case Study: Dufour 560 (2018, Distressed Asset) Neglect, Risk, and the Cost of Inaction

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