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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.

Youth Sailor, Amelie Ballantyne, Joins Clean Sailors as Ambassador
Youth Sailor, Amelie Ballantyne, Joins Clean Sailors as Ambassador
Thursday, 13 March 2025

Clean Sailors, the global initiative championing sustainable sailing practices, has welcomed accomplished youth sailor Amelie Ballantyne as its newest ambassador.

MAIB statement on the collision between Solong and Stena Immaculate
MAIB statement on the collision between Solong and Stena Immaculate
Thursday, 13 March 2025

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch was notified of the collision of the Portuguese registered container ship Solong and the US registered oil tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea 14nm north-east of Spurn Head at the entrance to...

RNLI urges boaters to ‘boost your skills’ with new checklists and emergency action plan
RNLI urges boaters to ‘boost your skills’ with new checklists and emergency action plan
Thursday, 13 March 2025

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution has teamed up with the Royal Yachting Association, HM Coastguard and Irish Sailing to produce checklists to boost boat users’ skills and help them are prepare their vessels for the new boating season.<...

Waterspeed Empowers Watersports Enthusiasts
Waterspeed Empowers Watersports Enthusiasts
Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Designed by watersports enthusiasts for watersports fans, the Waterspeed app is transforming the way athletes and water lovers track their sessions, analyse their performance and connect with a global community.

Top 10 Features of the RS Quest – Celebrating 10 Years!
Top 10 Features of the RS Quest – Celebrating 10 Years!
Wednesday, 12 March 2025

2025 is a pretty special year for RS Sailing, who are celebrating 10 years of the RS Quest.

Delta 33 Coupé to be unveiled at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Delta 33 Coupé to be unveiled at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
Wednesday, 12 March 2025

The eagerly anticipated South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025, guided by Raymarine, will showcase the UK debut of the high-performance Delta 33 Coupé at MDL’s flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton from 9 – 11 May....

Lymington Town Sailing Club Celebrates 1st Lady Commodore
Lymington Town Sailing Club Celebrates 1st Lady Commodore
Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Within 24 hours of celebrating International Women’s Day, Lymington Town Sailing Club (LTSC) were electing, voting in and celebrating their first Lady Commodore, Heather Chipperfield. The first woman to take the helm in the club’s 79-y...

Statement from EBI on the announcement of EU retaliatory tariffs on US imports
Statement from EBI on the announcement of EU retaliatory tariffs on US imports
Wednesday, 12 March 2025

The EU Commission has today announced retaliatory tariffs on US products, including recreational boats, in response to the US Administration’s steel and aluminium tariffs.

Olympic sailor joins RNLI Women in SAR Training Week
Olympic sailor joins RNLI Women in SAR Training Week
Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), around 80 women from across the RNLI, each fulfilling a variety of lifesaving roles, came together for the RNLI’s #WomenInSAR Training Week at the RNLI College in Poole, Dorset.

Scanstrut Launches TILE Series
Scanstrut Launches TILE Series
Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Scanstrut has announced the launch of the TILE Series, a new line of high-performance USB charging solutions designed specifically for modern marine interiors.

Crick Waterside & Marina launches residential moorings
Crick Waterside & Marina launches residential moorings
Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Crick – the home of the famous Crick Boat Show – is Aquavista’s latest marina to announce the launch of official residential moorings. Crick Waterside & Marina located on the Leicester section of the Grand Union canal is a sp...

Falmouth Classics Regatta
Falmouth Classics Regatta
Tuesday, 11 March 2025

The Fal and Falmouth Bay provide one of the most attractive sailing environments in the UK and will host the 38th Falmouth Classics Regatta from 13 – 15 June.

North Sea oil tanker collision – a huge threat to wildlife
North Sea oil tanker collision – a huge threat to wildlife
Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust are deeply concerned by the collision between a tanker and cargo vessel in the North Sea yesterday morning.

Sussex Yacht Club improves sustainability with solar power installation
Sussex Yacht Club improves sustainability with solar power installation
Monday, 10 March 2025

The Sussex Yacht Club (SYC) has taken positive steps to increase the sustainability of its operations, with the installation of solar panels.

Get out for the Count!
Get out for the Count!
Monday, 10 March 2025

Leading wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, has revealed the dates of this year’s Big Butterfly Count, which will take place from 18 July – 10 August.

Major North Sea Collision
Major North Sea Collision
Monday, 10 March 2025

There has been a major collision in the North Sea between an oil tanker and cargo ship.

Rods & Ribbons join the Suzuki Fishing Team
Rods & Ribbons join the Suzuki Fishing Team
Sunday, 09 March 2025

Rods & Ribbons, made up of Gemma, Emma, Izzy and Hannah are the UK’s first all-ladies sea angling team.

The Clipper Race celebrates 30 years of boundary-breaking adventure
The Clipper Race celebrates 30 years of boundary-breaking adventure
Saturday, 08 March 2025

This month marks 30 years since Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail solo, non-stop, around the world, founded the Clipper Race.

The Big Wetwheels Foundation Boat Jumble
The Big Wetwheels Foundation Boat Jumble
Saturday, 08 March 2025

Buy, Sell & Support a Great Cause! Boaters and anglers, get ready for The Big Wetwheels Foundation Boat Jumble on Sunday, 13 April, at Eastleigh Football Club.

MP agrees to fly the flag for Lyme Regis Boat Building Academy
MP agrees to fly the flag for Lyme Regis Boat Building Academy
Friday, 07 March 2025

MP for West Dorset Edward Morello has pledged to help the Boat Building Academy (BBA) in promoting and preserving the traditional craft.

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