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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.

Round-the-world yachtsman charts course to Hampshire Chamber Boat Show lunch
Round-the-world yachtsman charts course to Hampshire Chamber Boat Show lunch
Tuesday, 29 July 2025

An ocean sailor turned entrepreneur is set to address 200 business leaders at the annual Southampton Boat Show lunch hosted by Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.

Contest Yachts UK showcases multi-award-winning Contest 55CS
Contest Yachts UK showcases multi-award-winning Contest 55CS
Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Contest Yachts UK is set to showcase the celebrated Contest 55CS at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, running from 19–28 September.

Paddle into Paradise
Paddle into Paradise
Tuesday, 29 July 2025

In 2025 Coleman is integrating the Sevylor range of inflatable kayaks under its umbrella. With a history in boating, and water activities being a top camping pastime, adding the Sevylor Collection by Coleman is a natural fit for the brand.

ROYAL VISIT MARKS MILESTONE FOR WILLIAMS JET TENDERS AND EVENE TENDERS
ROYAL VISIT MARKS MILESTONE FOR WILLIAMS JET TENDERS AND EVENE TENDERS
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 On Thursday 24 July, Williams Jet Tenders had the honour of welcoming His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester, to its Oxfordshire facilities. The Duke toured the state-of-the-art premises alongside teams from Williams Jet Tenders, meeting with a ...
STEM Crew Live Brings Sport-Inspired Learning to Life for Portsmouth Students
STEM Crew Live Brings Sport-Inspired Learning to Life for Portsmouth Students
Friday, 25 July 2025

At the historic Royal Naval Dockyard 120 local students aged 11–14 from local secondary schools stepped into the thrilling world of high-performance sport and science this week as STEM Crew Live arrived in Portsmouth.

First fossil-free entry into Rolex Fastnet race
First fossil-free entry into Rolex Fastnet race
Friday, 25 July 2025

The first fully-electric fossil free fuel yacht to ever compete in the Rolex Fastnet Race is Nazca, an upcycled 1984 Contessa Offshore One Design 34.  Her crew – Wayne Peters, Bee Woodland and Oskari Alho – have adapted the yacht ...

Neyland Yacht Haven Unveils New Facilities and Expanded Restaurant Following Major Investment
Neyland Yacht Haven Unveils New Facilities and Expanded Restaurant Following Major Investment
Friday, 25 July 2025

Significant improvements have been completed at Neyland Yacht Haven, one of the most popular marinas in Wales, following a substantial investment in the site’s infrastructure and amenities.

Chichester restaurant celebrates summer with first waterside party
Chichester restaurant celebrates summer with first waterside party
Thursday, 24 July 2025

A restaurant based in the heart of Chichester Marina brought the local community together for an afternoon of live music, great food and relaxed summer vibes at its very first summer party.

Savvy Navvy launches official collaboration with RNLI
Savvy Navvy launches official collaboration with RNLI
Thursday, 24 July 2025

Marine navigation company Savvy Navvy is partnering with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) – working together to promote water safety. The collaboration is announced coinciding with World Drowning Prevention Day, on Friday 25 Ju...

The Wildlife Trusts urge the public to speak up for seabed recovery
The Wildlife Trusts urge the public to speak up for seabed recovery
Thursday, 24 July 2025

Eighty per cent of people agree that marine wildlife should be treated with the same care as land-based wildlife, a new survey has found.

James Ketchell to set sail from Premier’s Gosport Marina on 30,000-mile solo circumnavigation of the world
James Ketchell to set sail from Premier’s Gosport Marina on 30,000-mile solo circumnavigation of the world
Wednesday, 23 July 2025

On Sunday 27 July, James Ketchell embarks on his remarkable 30,000nm journey aboard his Class 40 yacht, Mindset, which Premier Marinas are sponsoring. James is setting out to achieve his third circumnavigation of the globe and become the first per...

The Royal Society of Marine Artists’ (RSMA) Celebrates 80 Years of Showcasing the UK’s Finest Marine Art
The Royal Society of Marine Artists’ (RSMA) Celebrates 80 Years of Showcasing the UK’s Finest Marine Art
Wednesday, 23 July 2025

The Royal Society of Marine Artists’ Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries in London, is widely recognised as the UK’s most significant showcase of marine art – a genre of special significance to an island nation whose frontiers li...

Bluebird K7 returns to Ullswater for the 70th anniversary of Donald Campbell’s first World Water Speed Record
Bluebird K7 returns to Ullswater for the 70th anniversary of Donald Campbell’s first World Water Speed Record
Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Legendary hydroplane, Bluebird K7 returned to Ullswater today (23 July) for the 70thanniversary of Donald Campbell achieving his first World Water Speed Record.

RYA Beach Club Connects Nearly 300 Children with the Thrill of Sailing During SailGP Weekend
RYA Beach Club Connects Nearly 300 Children with the Thrill of Sailing During SailGP Weekend
Wednesday, 23 July 2025

While the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix thrilled crowds with high-speed racing on the Solent last weekend (19–20 July), a powerful legacy of connection and inspiration was taking shape along the shoreline. Hundreds of local children...

PANTAENIUS UK JOINS COWES WEEK AS A SIGNATURE PARTNER
PANTAENIUS UK JOINS COWES WEEK AS A SIGNATURE PARTNER
Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Pantaenius UK is joining the line-up of sponsors supporting Cowes Week 2025, taking place from 2 – 8 August.

Yamaha partnership powers new direction for GoBoat UK
Yamaha partnership powers new direction for GoBoat UK
Wednesday, 23 July 2025

GoBoat UK, the self-drive boat rental company known for its quiet, electric-powered cruises along London’s waterways, is strengthening its partnership with Yamaha Motor, now the parent company of long-term supplier Torqeedo.

Hythe Marina Pumpout supports growing demand for environmental sewage disposal
Hythe Marina Pumpout supports growing demand for environmental sewage disposal
Wednesday, 23 July 2025

A brand new, self-contained pumpout facility has just been installed next to the fuel berth in Hythe Marina Village by world renowned marine sanitation specialists LeeSan.

Women in Marine reveals speaker line up and theme for panel and networking event at SIBS
Women in Marine reveals speaker line up and theme for panel and networking event at SIBS
Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Women in Marine has revealed the theme and speaker line-up for this year’s panel and networking event, taking place at the Southampton International Boat Show on 24 September.

Jersey Electricity Gorey Regatta
Jersey Electricity Gorey Regatta
Tuesday, 22 July 2025

The spirit of the Jersey Electricity Gorey Regatta – 168-years-old this year – is well and truly alive judging by this year’s event held over the weekend of 19-20 July.

RS Sailing Returns to Southampton International Boat Show
RS Sailing Returns to Southampton International Boat Show
Tuesday, 22 July 2025

RS Sailing are exhibiting at 2025’s Southampton International Boat Show, taking place from 19 – 28 September at Mayflower Park. Now in its 56th year, the show returns with a brand-new layout and even more for visitors to explore.

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