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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.

Shieldhall volunteers celebrate a special day as King’s Award for Voluntary Service is presented
Shieldhall volunteers celebrate a special day as King’s Award for Voluntary Service is presented
Friday, 04 April 2025

2 April 2025 will go down as one of the most notable dates in the history of Shieldhall, Southampton’s historic steamship and member of the National Historic Fleet.

Let’s Grow Wild – Aquavista in Bloom launches for third year
Let’s Grow Wild – Aquavista in Bloom launches for third year
Friday, 04 April 2025

Teams and customers across Aquavista’s 29 inland and coastal marinas are gearing up to Grow Wild for this year’s Aquavista in Bloom competition.

Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025 – What We Learned.
Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025 – What We Learned.
Friday, 04 April 2025

The 2025 Palm Beach International Boat Show wrapped up last week, bringing together some of the world’s finest boats, latest marine tech, and an increasingly switched-on brokerage community. We were there not just to observe, but to listen, ...

Statement by European Boating Industry on US reciprocal tariffs
Statement by European Boating Industry on US reciprocal tariffs
Thursday, 03 April 2025

The US Government yesterday announced ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on the import of EU products at the level of 20%.

Data reveals RNLI lifeboat crews launched over 9,000 times last year
Data reveals RNLI lifeboat crews launched over 9,000 times last year
Wednesday, 02 April 2025

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has released its rescue figures for 2024, revealing its lifeboat crews and lifeguards saved a total of 437 lives last year – more than one life saved for every day of the year. Across the UK and...

The IRC European Championship 2026 to be hosted at the International Paint Poole Regatta 2026
The IRC European Championship 2026 to be hosted at the International Paint Poole Regatta 2026
Wednesday, 02 April 2025

The next International Paint Poole Regatta will take place over the late May bank holiday 2026.

YOUR INVITATION TO COMPETE IN THE OLDEST REGATTA IN THE CHANNEL ISLANDS
YOUR INVITATION TO COMPETE IN THE OLDEST REGATTA IN THE CHANNEL ISLANDS
Wednesday, 02 April 2025

British yachtsmen planning to cruise through Channel Island waters this summer are invited to take part in one of the oldest sailing events in the British Isles – the Jersey Electricity Gorey Regatta.

Penarth Marina adds boatpoint boat sales to its range of services
Penarth Marina adds boatpoint boat sales to its range of services
Wednesday, 02 April 2025

boatpoint is expanding its services to Penarth Marina, making it the ninth location in the UK and second in Wales.

WETWHEELS CYMRU: UNLOCKING BOATING ACCESS FOR DISABLED COMMUNITIES IN WALES
WETWHEELS CYMRU: UNLOCKING BOATING ACCESS FOR DISABLED COMMUNITIES IN WALES
Wednesday, 02 April 2025

Right now, there is no dedicated Wetwheels boat in Wales – meaning thousands of disabled people are missing out on the freedom, confidence and wellbeing that these opportunities provide.

Boating & Yachting Website Traffic – March 2025
Boating & Yachting Website Traffic – March 2025
Wednesday, 02 April 2025

Boating & Yachting Website Traffic – March 2025

COWES WEEK ANNOUNCES GARMIN WILL RETURN AS OFFICIAL WEATHER FORECAST SPONSOR
COWES WEEK ANNOUNCES GARMIN WILL RETURN AS OFFICIAL WEATHER FORECAST SPONSOR
Tuesday, 01 April 2025

Cowes Week Ltd has announced that Garmin® has renewed for a further year as the Official Weather Forecast Sponsor for Cowes Week 2025.

Auckland won’t host next America’s Cup
Auckland won’t host next America’s Cup
Tuesday, 01 April 2025

STATEMENT FROM EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND:

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race returning to Oban
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race returning to Oban
Tuesday, 01 April 2025

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will be returning to Oban to “bring global focus on the area as a great place to visit and invest” as the West Coast town is announced as a port on the event’s 2025-26 edition. 

HMS UNICORN’S LIFE CHANGING VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME AT RISK WITHOUT FURTHER FUNDING
HMS UNICORN’S LIFE CHANGING VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME AT RISK WITHOUT FURTHER FUNDING
Tuesday, 01 April 2025

The Unicorn Preservation Society, the charity responsible for HMS Unicorn, Scotland’s oldest ship and beloved Dundee accredited museum, is calling for urgent financial support to secure the future of its Wavemakers volunteer programme. Since...

51st Tool announcement at Boatshed Today.
51st Tool announcement at Boatshed Today.
Tuesday, 01 April 2025

BREAKING: Toolbox News.

Cowes Classics Day
Cowes Classics Day
Monday, 31 March 2025

Cowes Classics Regatta has announced the 5th annual Cowes Classics Day, a free community event on The Parade in Cowes, organised by the Royal London Yacht Club.

boatfolk’s Spring Boat Sales Open Weekends
boatfolk’s Spring Boat Sales Open Weekends
Thursday, 27 March 2025

National marina group boatfolk is inviting boating enthusiasts and curious newcomers to Portland Marina for its Boat Sales Open Weekends this spring, taking place across two consecutive weekends: 5 – 6 April and 12 – 13 April.

Clipper Race announces its new line-up of Skippers
Clipper Race announces its new line-up of Skippers
Thursday, 27 March 2025

The next roster of 11 Clipper Race Skippers taking on one of the toughest jobs in sailing has been announced.

British Motor Yacht Show Announce UK and World Premieres
British Motor Yacht Show Announce UK and World Premieres
Thursday, 27 March 2025

With just 50 days to go, the 2025 British Motor Yacht Show has expanded its line-up of exclusive premieres, now featuring nine UK debuts and one world premiere – further cementing its status as the UK’s most prestigious luxury motor ya...

MarkSetBot robotic buoys
MarkSetBot robotic buoys
Thursday, 27 March 2025

MarkSetBot, the award winning US startup, is transforming sailboat racing with its patented robotic buoys while remaining a true family run business.

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