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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.

The Ocean Conservation Trust launch their more ambitious seagrass conservation project yet ‘Blue Meadows’
The Ocean Conservation Trust launch their more ambitious seagrass conservation project yet ‘Blue Meadows’
Tuesday, 07 June 2022

The Ocean Conservation Trust has launched Blue Meadows, a new landmark project that will deliver a holistic approach to seagrass protection, regeneration and restoration in the UK.

Gender equality in sailing: The Ocean Race aims for 50:50 split
Gender equality in sailing: The Ocean Race aims for 50:50 split
Tuesday, 07 June 2022

The Ocean Race, a gruelling round-the-world sail race that takes place every three years, is aiming for a 50:50 split of women and men by 2030.

Camper & Nicholsons partners with Antonini Navi
Camper & Nicholsons partners with Antonini Navi
Tuesday, 07 June 2022

Camper & Nicholsons International and Antonini Navi have partnered to promote the sales of the new Utility Platform 40, designed by the architect Fulvio De Simoni, for the shipyard of La Spezia.

The agreement aims to increase visibilit...

Coast to Canal video series with Dee Caffari
Coast to Canal video series with Dee Caffari
Tuesday, 07 June 2022

Coast to Canal, is a new two-part fly-on-the-wall video series featuring narrow boating YouTube stars Fran and Rich from Floating Our Boat, and round-the-world yachtswoman Dee Caffari. The first episode can be viewed below.

Dockmate appoints new sales manager
Dockmate appoints new sales manager
Tuesday, 07 June 2022

Dockmate, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote-control systems for yachts, has hired Chris Myers as national sales manager.

North and Standard Club merge to form global marine insurer
North and Standard Club merge to form global marine insurer
Tuesday, 07 June 2022

Shipping and marine insurer North P&I has agreed to merge with the Standard Club, after members backed plans to create a new global marine insurer.

June 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Released
June 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Released
Monday, 06 June 2022

The catalogue for our June 2022 BoatBid auction has been released today. You can view a copy of the catalogue by visiting BoatBid.com or by clicking HERE.
Browse through our entries, prior to the auction going live, and the bidding starting:...

Sunseeker reveals a show-stopping line up for the British Motor Yacht Show
Sunseeker reveals a show-stopping line up for the British Motor Yacht Show
Monday, 06 June 2022

Sunseeker Southampton has announced its line-up of luxury motor yachts on display at the British Motor Yacht Show, 15 – 19 June.

Mustang Survival heads to UK / EU with Pelagic Sales Network
Mustang Survival heads to UK / EU with Pelagic Sales Network
Monday, 06 June 2022

Mustang Survival has appointed Pelagic Sales Network as a UK and European sales agent to deliver its technical clothing to new end users in the British and European commercial sectors.

Yachting and Science unite
Yachting and Science unite
Monday, 06 June 2022 Falmouth has become the first harbour in the UK to partner with The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers) in a unique collaboration between yacht-owners, scientists and environmental researchers to focus on the health of the world’s oce...
Divers thwarted in plans to salvage 100+ year-old liquor
Divers thwarted in plans to salvage 100+ year-old liquor
Monday, 06 June 2022

A team of marine explorers requesting permission to retrieve many liquor bottles from off the Cornish coastline, have been denied their quest.

RNLI recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
RNLI recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Monday, 06 June 2022

RNLI volunteers and staff have been recognised in The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2022 for their roles in helping the charity save lives at sea.

Harland & Wolff awarded 11-barge contract worth £8.5m
Harland & Wolff awarded 11-barge contract worth £8.5m
Monday, 06 June 2022

Harland & Wolff has been awarded an initial contract worth approximately £8.5m with Cory for the fabrication of eleven barges. The barges will be used by Cory to transport London’s recyclable and non-recyclable waste on the River ...

Pro Sailing Tour coming to Cowes
Pro Sailing Tour coming to Cowes
Monday, 06 June 2022

The Pro Sailing Tour, which claims to be offshore sailing’s most exciting new competition, is coming to the Isle of Wight. Cowes will host the event for the first time for a two-day rendezvous on 5-6 July.

Williams Jet Tenders expands with R&D in-house space
Williams Jet Tenders expands with R&D in-house space
Monday, 06 June 2022

Williams Jet Tenders says it has invested in excess of £450k in a brand-new research and development space. This follows the company’s announcement in 2021 that it had invested more than £1m in a new state-of-the-art in-house mo...

Garmin offers new display screen for its autopilot series
Garmin offers new display screen for its autopilot series
Monday, 06 June 2022

Garmin says its new GHC 50, a bright five-inch touchscreen autopilot display, will allow easier control and readability of its autopilots (specifically GHP Reactor).

Digital twin scheme aims to drive shipping to zero emissions
Digital twin scheme aims to drive shipping to zero emissions
Monday, 06 June 2022

A scheme which aims to transform the maritime industry by helping improve efficiency and cut carbon emissions has been launched. The project, Digital Twin for Green Shipping, aims to significantly contribute towards achieving 55 per cent CO2 emis...

Portrait on the Parade Ground this weekend
Portrait on the Parade Ground this weekend
Friday, 03 June 2022

There is a special celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee at the Nothe Fort in Weymouth.

RNLI volunteers and staff recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2022
RNLI volunteers and staff recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2022
Thursday, 02 June 2022

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers and staff have been recognised in Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2022 for their roles in helping the charity save lives at sea. 

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