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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.

Gravesend RNLI rescues a dog from River Thames near Tilbury
Gravesend RNLI rescues a dog from River Thames near Tilbury
Saturday, 01 June 2024

On Friday 31 May At 6:42pm, London Coastguard tasked Gravesend RNLI to a dog in trouble after falling 14ft into the Thames on the north shore near Tilbury Fort.

Earn with Boatshed in Lagos Marina: Refer a Boat and Get Paid to Photograph.
Earn with Boatshed in Lagos Marina: Refer a Boat and Get Paid to Photograph.
Saturday, 01 June 2024

Introduction:
At Boatshed, we value the contributions of those in the boating and marine industry. Whether you're a skipper, marine engineer, sailmaker, or connected to the marine world, you can earn with us through our two new programmes, now...

Boatshed Ambassador Programme
Boatshed Ambassador Programme
Saturday, 01 June 2024

Boatshed Ambassador Programme: A Unique Role within Boatshed

Join the Boatshed Coalition
Join the Boatshed Coalition
Saturday, 01 June 2024


Boatshed Expands its Platform with New Commercial Models, Innovative Technology, and the Boatshed Coalition

Onboard with Boatshed - Yacht brokers' tales
Onboard with Boatshed - Yacht brokers' tales
Saturday, 01 June 2024

Yacht brokers' tales

Official Trophy Tour
Official Trophy Tour
Friday, 31 May 2024

With just over two months to go before Barcelona becomes the global capital of nautical sports thanks to the 37th edition of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup, the presence of the world’s most important regatta in the Catalan capital is ...

US Coast Guard reveals top 5 reasons for boating accidents
US Coast Guard reveals top 5 reasons for boating accidents
Friday, 31 May 2024

The U.S. Coast Guard has released the 2023 calendar year statistics on recreational boating incidents, reporting a decrease in fatalities and incidents, and revealing the top reasons for accidents.

Biden administration awards over $21m for boating infrastructure
Biden administration awards over $21m for boating infrastructure
Friday, 31 May 2024

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has confirmed the agency’s Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) programme will provide more than $21m in grant funding for 21 states to construct, renovate, and maintain marinas and other boating fac...

Video: Replica of 17th century Spanish boat docks in Norfolk
Video: Replica of 17th century Spanish boat docks in Norfolk
Friday, 31 May 2024

A replica Spanish tall ship has attracted crowds after docking in a British seaside town as part of a European tour.

Sunreef Yachts appoints exclusive UK dealer
Sunreef Yachts appoints exclusive UK dealer
Friday, 31 May 2024

Sunreef Yachts has appointed Superyacht brokerage and charter company IYC as its exclusive dealer in the UK. The Polish shipyard says the new partnership is part of its plans to continue growing its client base worldwide.

Ferretti Group partners with Flexjet
Ferretti Group partners with Flexjet
Friday, 31 May 2024

Italian boatbuilder Ferretti Group has partnered with American private jet company Flexjet to provide exclusive solutions to their clients.

Inaugural World Boating Day marked with nearly 50 global events
Inaugural World Boating Day marked with nearly 50 global events
Friday, 31 May 2024

The inaugural World Boating Day, celebrated this past weekend, attracted almost 50 events globally.

Environmental commitment at fishing competition community event
Environmental commitment at fishing competition community event
Friday, 31 May 2024

The 4th edition of Sea Angling Classic’s Crabbies’ Competition and Shoreline Clean Up takes place at Portchester Sailing Club on the UK south coast, on 8 June 2024.

Going electric - an alternative viewpoint
Going electric - an alternative viewpoint
Friday, 31 May 2024

In the March issue of All at Sea, one of our customers shared their experience converting a sailing boat to full electric. This sparked a debate on the merits of electric propulsion versus traditional diesel. The latest issue of All at Sea continu...

British Marine appoints five new board members
British Marine appoints five new board members
Thursday, 30 May 2024

British Marine has appointed five new non-executive directors to its board, effective from 18 July 2024.

Video: boot Düsseldorf director announces exciting new initiatives for 2025
Video: boot Düsseldorf director announces exciting new initiatives for 2025
Thursday, 30 May 2024

In this short interview, Petros Michelidakis, the show director of boot Düsseldorf, shares exciting insights into the new initiatives planned for the 2025 edition of the world-renowned boating exhibition.

New-look Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour offers marine business offices and more
New-look Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour offers marine business offices and more
Thursday, 30 May 2024

New waterfront offices, workshop units and boat refit facilities will be available from spring 2025 following a £1.5m redevelopment of the boatshed at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, on the UK south coast.

Venice Boat Show: Wider premieres WiderCat 92
Venice Boat Show: Wider premieres WiderCat 92
Thursday, 30 May 2024

Italian yacht builder Wider has showcased its hybrid WiderCat 92 catamaran at the Venice Boat Show, which began yesterday (29 May 2024) and runs until Sunday (2 June 2024).

Arksen selects Garmin as electronics supplier
Arksen selects Garmin as electronics supplier
Thursday, 30 May 2024

UK explorer yacht builder Arksen has chosen Garmin as its marine electronics supplier. All UK Arksen Discovery Series open adventure rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) will come equipped with a full ecosystem of Garmin electronics, including navigatio...

boatfolk launches boat subscription scheme at Conwy Marina
boatfolk launches boat subscription scheme at Conwy Marina
Thursday, 30 May 2024

boatfolk’s boat subscription service, Beyonder, has launched at Conwy Marina.

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