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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.

Yatco launches innovative Facebook plugin
Yatco launches innovative Facebook plugin
Monday, 12 July 2021

Yatco has launched a Facebook plugin that combines the social media platform with the Yatco boat and yacht MLS database meaning that yachting enthusiasts are now able to search, find, and enquire about any boat and yacht listings in the Yatco dat...

Meet the Team - Richard Martin
Meet the Team - Richard Martin
Monday, 12 July 2021

Richard started working with Boatshed in 2013. He looks after several brands - Boatshed Chichester, Southampton & Hayling Island.

Hong Kong to trial electric ferries with ambitious pilot scheme
Hong Kong to trial electric ferries with ambitious pilot scheme
Monday, 12 July 2021

Ferry companies in Hong Kong will start testing electric ferries in 2023 on four routes.

Boatshed Archive
Boatshed Archive
Saturday, 10 July 2021

We have made available our full archive of over 20,000 previously listed boats, with each boat containing up to 100 photos, full boat spec and videos. This useful resource is like a boat bible for us all to use.

Reassurance for RYA regarding Studland Bay
Reassurance for RYA regarding Studland Bay
Friday, 09 July 2021

The Marine Management Organisation have written to the RYA to confirm a conservative approach to the Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). Future management plans have been confirmed as recognising the value of the area to both recreational...

Sunseeker International team members embark on Blue Marine South Coast Cycle Challenge
Sunseeker International team members embark on Blue Marine South Coast Cycle Challenge
Friday, 09 July 2021

A team of four Sunseeker International employees are taking part in the Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) 2021 South Coast Challenge. Starting on 9 July, the challenge will see over 30 cyclists conquer 210 miles across three days.

Innovations in technology, navigation, communications and safety at Southampton Boat Show
Innovations in technology, navigation, communications and safety at Southampton Boat Show
Friday, 09 July 2021

Satellite communications to keep you in touch anywhere on the globe and artificial intelligence to spot unidentified objects at sea, Southampton International Boat Show is the place to see some of the most exciting and innovative new marine techno...

Andrew Simpson Foundation supports the Gosport Marine Festival
Andrew Simpson Foundation supports the Gosport Marine Festival
Friday, 09 July 2021

The Andrew Simpson Foundation has come on board to support the Gosport Marine Festival, which takes place on 4 September.

Coastguard races against time after freighter sinks in Manila Bay
Coastguard races against time after freighter sinks in Manila Bay
Friday, 09 July 2021

Coastal freighter Palawan Pearl, which had 3,000 litres of diesel on board, was involved in a collision with a utility vessel on 8 July in Manila Bay, Philipines. The Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) is now in a race against time as it has observed ...

NEC to host new boat show
NEC to host new boat show
Friday, 09 July 2021

Next February, the NEC in Birmingham is to play host to a new boat show from BoatLife Events Ltd.

Andrew Simpson Foundation supports Gosport Marine Festival
Andrew Simpson Foundation supports Gosport Marine Festival
Friday, 09 July 2021

Sailing and watersports charity, the Andrew Simpson Foundation, has come onboard to support the Gosport Marine Festival which takes place on Saturday 4th September 2021.

Torqeedo names new VP
Torqeedo names new VP
Friday, 09 July 2021

Marine electric mobility specialist, Torqeedo has announced the appointment of Anders Hård as its vice-president of global services.

Volvo Penta eyes up larger craft with triple sterndrive option
Volvo Penta eyes up larger craft with triple sterndrive option
Friday, 09 July 2021

Volvo Penta’s DPI Aquamatic sterndrive is now available as a triple installation. The company says this new setup will allow larger boats in the commercial and leisure marine sectors to benefit from its performance and reliability, and incr...

C-Quip to distribute Sugatsune in UK
C-Quip to distribute Sugatsune in UK
Friday, 09 July 2021

Marine equipment distributor, C-Quip Ltd has partnered with Sugatsune to distribute its Sugatsune, Lamp and Sweil brands in the UK.

SailGP partners with plant-based meat provider
SailGP partners with plant-based meat provider
Friday, 09 July 2021

SailGP is teaming up with Beyond Meat®, making it the official plant-based meat partner for the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Plymouth, UK on July 17-18, 2021.

Itchenor Sailing Club gears up for Junior Fortnight Week
Itchenor Sailing Club gears up for Junior Fortnight Week
Thursday, 08 July 2021

More than 200 youth sailors and 100 boats will take part in Itchenor Sailing Club’s annual Junior Fortnight Regatta. The racing event takes place in Chichester Harbour from 25 July – 6 August.

Oyster continues private views
Oyster continues private views
Thursday, 08 July 2021

Following the success of the Oyster Yacht Private Views during 2020, the luxury yacht builder will be holding a further Private View event from 16 – 19 September at the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble, Southampton.

Maritime Safety Week: Maritime Minister takes to the Water at RYA Training Centre
Maritime Safety Week: Maritime Minister takes to the Water at RYA Training Centre
Thursday, 08 July 2021

There is a focus on recreational boating safety as Maritime Minister, Robert Courts MP, meets with the RYA at the Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre as part of Maritime Safety Week.

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust gets #BackOnBoard in Round The Island Race
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust gets #BackOnBoard in Round The Island Race
Thursday, 08 July 2021

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust successfully kicked off their 2021 season in Round the Island Race on 3 July, marking the first time the charity has sailed since October 2019.

Perfect prescription to improve health and wellbeing
Perfect prescription to improve health and wellbeing
Thursday, 08 July 2021

New research shows that being out on the water is beneficial for both health and wellbeing.

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