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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.

Limestone sea trials its first electric boat – model to roll out in 2023
Limestone sea trials its first electric boat – model to roll out in 2023
Friday, 17 June 2022

The Limestone Boat Company has successfully completed sea trials of its Vision Marine electric outboard-powered Aquasport 2100CC.

MarineMax and Brunswick personnel join the MMA board
MarineMax and Brunswick personnel join the MMA board
Friday, 17 June 2022

Marine Marketers of America (MMA), an organisation for marketing professionals in the recreational marine industry, announced the election of new officers and the appointment of new board members. 

Scotland’s Boat Show 2022 cancelled
Scotland’s Boat Show 2022 cancelled
Thursday, 16 June 2022

Scotland’s Boat Show 2022, which was due to take place this October, has been cancelled. The decision comes after the 2021 event was also cancelled.

Marina teams at MDL Marinas receive bespoke RNLI water safety training
Marina teams at MDL Marinas receive bespoke RNLI water safety training
Thursday, 16 June 2022

Demonstrating its commitment to the safety of its staff, berth holders and visitors, MDL Marinas is providing bespoke water safety training for its marina teams led by the RNLI water safety experts.

Yacht owners warned against under-insuring
Yacht owners warned against under-insuring
Thursday, 16 June 2022

Spotting a new trend, Andy Postle, MD and founder of the mast and rigging company Allspars, says his company has been losing some of its replacement mast quotes. Not many, given the quality and reputation of the company’s work, but enough t...

Swanwick Marina’s New Sales Pavilion
Swanwick Marina’s New Sales Pavilion
Thursday, 16 June 2022

Yesterday Premier Marinas celebrated both the start of the British Motor Yacht Show and the formal opening of The Saltings, Swanwick Marina’s new Sales Pavilion.

Twisted Marine officially launches with first high-performance RIB
Twisted Marine officially launches with first high-performance RIB
Thursday, 16 June 2022

Twisted Automotive has officially launched its sister business, Twisted Marine, with the unveiling of its first high performance luxury Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), at this week’s British Motor Yacht Show. 

Cox Marine: four senior appointments as production ramps up
Cox Marine: four senior appointments as production ramps up
Thursday, 16 June 2022

British manufacturer, Cox Marine, is announcing four new appointments to its leadership team as the company ramps up production to meet global demand for the high-performance CXO300 diesel outboard engine.

Uffa Fox 50 Celebration 2022  – now with significant ferry savings and free entry
Uffa Fox 50 Celebration 2022 – now with significant ferry savings and free entry
Thursday, 16 June 2022

UF50 is a celebration of Uffa’s life to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. The focal point of the event will be Cowes Parade which will not only be the area for a static display and parking of Uffa designed boats but also the ...

Monaco Yacht Show dedicates new area to sustainable boating
Monaco Yacht Show dedicates new area to sustainable boating
Thursday, 16 June 2022

The Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) will unveil its new sustainability hub at this year’s event. The new exhibition area is designed for companies that specialise in technology aimed at reducing the environmental impact of superyachts.

Teams at MDL Marinas receive RNLI water safety training
Teams at MDL Marinas receive RNLI water safety training
Thursday, 16 June 2022

MDL Marinas is providing bespoke water safety training for its marina teams led by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) water safety experts.

Linssen Yachts expands further in Switzerland
Linssen Yachts expands further in Switzerland
Thursday, 16 June 2022

Linssen Yachts has increased its presence in Switzerland, following last year’s initial expansion into the country. The Dutch company has partnered with the Fallenbach Werft in Brunnen.

Spinnaker start expected for SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race on Saturday
Spinnaker start expected for SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race on Saturday
Thursday, 16 June 2022

With northerly winds predicted for the weekend, the start of the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race on Saturday afternoon (Wicklow, Ireland) is set to be a colourful affair at the beginning of the 705 nautical-mile route.

Makefast wins Global Business of the Year award
Makefast wins Global Business of the Year award
Thursday, 16 June 2022

Makefast Ltd, who manufactures stainless steel hardware and systems to the marine and safety industries, received the Global Business of the Year award at the Wales Business Awards in Cardiff on 9 June.

New and exclusive Quayside Club at the Southampton International Boat Show
New and exclusive Quayside Club at the Southampton International Boat Show
Wednesday, 15 June 2022

Visitors to this year’s Southampton International Boat Show can now, for the first time ever, add an additional touch of luxury to their visit with the launch of our brand-new Quayside Club. 

June 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
June 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 15 June 2022

This week sees another BoatBid auction. Our June 2022 BoatBid auction went live on Monday 13th and will run through till Sunday 19th June.
BoatBid offers you an opportunity to find a boat with the assurance of a Boatshed accredited broker han...

Bonomi Joy electric tailing cleats
Bonomi Joy electric tailing cleats
Wednesday, 15 June 2022 Introducing

Following on from the successful METSTRADE launch of the Joy cleat, which achieved the prestigious DAME award, Italian manufacturer Bonomi has released a new, smaller cleat into the range.

Royal Hospital School Pupils Crowned Sailing Champions
Royal Hospital School Pupils Crowned Sailing Champions
Wednesday, 15 June 2022

The Royal Hospital School in Holbrook, Ipswich, is celebrating after its pupils dominated the podium at the RYA Youth National Championships, held in Pwllheli, Wales.

British boatbuilder delivers the world’s first fully recyclable boat
British boatbuilder delivers the world’s first fully recyclable boat
Wednesday, 15 June 2022

ExoTechnologies says its first commercial vessel is being delivered to Police Scotland, built from its fully recyclable Danu composite material technology. The boat is the first of a new range being built at Ultimate Boats, the Glasgow boaty...

WATCH: Tsunami of plastic destined for Caribbean Sea
WATCH: Tsunami of plastic destined for Caribbean Sea
Wednesday, 15 June 2022

Ocean Cleanup has begun work on intercepting plastic pollution in what it thinks is the heaviest polluting river in the world by making a fence which stops rubbish getting into the sea.

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