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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.

New and improved website from the UK Ship Register
New and improved website from the UK Ship Register
Monday, 22 July 2024

The UK Ship Register (UKSR) now has a new feature-packed website. It’s now easier for seafarers and vessel owners from around the globe to access a wide range of essential information and services from one of the world’s best performin...

Website traffic comparisons update - April to June 2024
Website traffic comparisons update - April to June 2024
Monday, 22 July 2024

We are delighted to report that our website traffic continues to surge, with visitors from all over the globe preferring Boatshed for their boating needs.

Orca ram sail boat off Brittany coast
Orca ram sail boat off Brittany coast
Monday, 22 July 2024

The latest orca interaction has been reported with two young orca apparently ramming a 40ft sailboat, damaging the yacht off the coast of Bigouden, northern France.

Portugal’s Marina de Portimão plans new superyacht berths
Portugal’s Marina de Portimão plans new superyacht berths
Monday, 22 July 2024

Marina de Portimão on the Portuguese coast has unveiled expansion plans which include new superyacht moorings.

Dromeas Yachts restructures as production expands into Europe
Dromeas Yachts restructures as production expands into Europe
Monday, 22 July 2024

Ambitious growth plans for Dromeas Yachts means the company is undergoing strategic restructuring – specific plans for this will be laid out in the coming months. It’s got a lot to do with increasing demand meaning the company has to ...

New appointments for Global Marine Business Advisors in Europe
New appointments for Global Marine Business Advisors in Europe
Monday, 22 July 2024

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA), a group of 23 marine industry consultants that supports the marine industry across a variety of sectors, has appointed Melanie Symes and Falk Morgenstern to represent GMBA in Spain and Germany, respectively...

Rooster’s ambassador programme pays dividends as five sailors compete at Olympics
Rooster’s ambassador programme pays dividends as five sailors compete at Olympics
Monday, 22 July 2024

Rooster has extended its best wishes to all its supported sailors preparing to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games.

UK’s National Marine Week 2024 to hold nationwide events
UK’s National Marine Week 2024 to hold nationwide events
Monday, 22 July 2024

The Wildlife Trust is set to launch National Marine Week with this year’s theme Sea the Connection, inviting people across the UK to explore and share their connection with the ocean. 

Ferretti Group launches fourth Pershing GTX116 yacht
Ferretti Group launches fourth Pershing GTX116 yacht
Monday, 22 July 2024

Ferretti Group has announced the launch of its fourth hull in the Pershing GTX116 series. The 35-metre motor yacht splashed in Fano, Italy, earlier this month. 

The deciding stage of the Clipper 2023-24 Race gets underway
The deciding stage of the Clipper 2023-24 Race gets underway
Sunday, 21 July 2024

The fourteenth and final race of the epic 40,000nm Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race got underway from Oban, Scotland on 21 July.

British tourist drowns in Lake Como after diving off boat
British tourist drowns in Lake Como after diving off boat
Friday, 19 July 2024

A British tourist who drowned in Lake Como on Wednesday has been named as 21-year-old Sam Rigby.

Iranian warship that sank during repairs now retrieved
Iranian warship that sank during repairs now retrieved
Friday, 19 July 2024

The Iranian Navy has suffered an embarrassing incident with one of its destroyers – in port. Local reports suggest that Sahand was being repaired at a port on the coast of ​​Bandar Abbas, but capsized and sunk after ‘the r...

Contest Yachts and Ancasta form Contest Yachts UK
Contest Yachts and Ancasta form Contest Yachts UK
Friday, 19 July 2024

Dutch bluewater yacht builder Contest Yachts has partnered with the Ancasta Group to form Contest Yachts UK.

Reconstructed Bronze Age boat sets sail in UAE
Reconstructed Bronze Age boat sets sail in UAE
Friday, 19 July 2024

The world’s largest reconstruction of a Magan boat from the Bronze Age period has successfully sailed off the coast of Abu Dhabi.

2024 IBEX Innovation Awards accepting product entries
2024 IBEX Innovation Awards accepting product entries
Friday, 19 July 2024

Organisers of The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) are calling for entries to the 2024 IBEX Innovation Awards programme.

Cleaning power of Marine Magic available to wholesalers
Cleaning power of Marine Magic available to wholesalers
Friday, 19 July 2024

ProCast Group, the home of SeaDek in the UK, has confirmed a new deal to allow EU supply and distribution of its cleaning product Marine Magic. The product is now available to wholesalers throughout the EU and north Africa and can be ordered from...

New York Yacht Club American Magic Announces Youth Team for the Youth America’s Cup 2024
New York Yacht Club American Magic Announces Youth Team for the Youth America’s Cup 2024
Thursday, 18 July 2024

New York Yacht Club American Magic has introduced the youth team that will represent the United States at the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup. This lineup features some of the best sailing talent in the country, set to compete against 11 other...

The Ocean Race Atlantic is set to launch in 2026
The Ocean Race Atlantic is set to launch in 2026
Thursday, 18 July 2024

The Ocean Race is announcing a new transatlantic, fully-crewed race for the IMOCA class for the summer of 2026. The event is a celebration of the ocean and ocean health initiatives, and a showcase for top-level sport, and the teams and sailors who...

RYA leading the way with GPS race tech
RYA leading the way with GPS race tech
Thursday, 18 July 2024

The Royal Yachting Association, in collaboration with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, is extending its use of robotic race mark technology at national and high-level events throughout the 2024 season.

Contest Yachts partners with Ancasta Group to strengthen presence in the UK
Contest Yachts partners with Ancasta Group to strengthen presence in the UK
Thursday, 18 July 2024

Dutch bluewater yacht builder Contest Yachts has partnered with the Ancasta Group to form Contest Yachts UK

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