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End of Season BoatBid Auction – Entries Are Now Open!
Monday, 26 October 2026If you already have your boat listed for sale with Boatshed, now is your opportunity to give it some additional exposure and attract potential buyers through the upcoming BoatBid auction.
Musto and ThruDark unite to launch Nautikos
Friday, 23 October 2026 This Autumn, Musto and ThruDark unite to bring Nautikos to the market: Musto’s newest and most technologically advanced offshore collection, built to perform at the limits of sustained, severe-weather sailing.It is the result of a partners...
Lithium-ion batteries on boats – take part in a survey to shape the future of safety messaging
Thursday, 22 October 2026 Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) power more of our lives than ever and so to find out more about their use on boats, the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) has commissioned a nationwide independent and anonymous survey from Morale Solutions.The boating c...
Ocean Signal Targets Next Chapter of Success at King’s Award Celebration
Thursday, 22 October 2026 Safety at sea specialist Ocean Signal was presented with its King’s Award for Enterprise by The Lady Colgrain, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, at a special celebration at the company’s headquarters in Margate this week.Re...
GB1’S AC75 America’s Cup Race Boat Arrives in Naples
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 GB1 has reached another major milestone in its campaign for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, with the team’s AC75 race boat, code-named RB4, arriving in Naples following an 800km, three-day journey by road from Persico Marine in nort...
AI search filter enables buyers to search for boats
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 Rightboat, online boat sales marketplace, has introduced an AI search feature, enabling buyers to search for boats by simply describing what they want using ChatGPT.Rightboat has enabled AI search as another way to effortlessly match buyers to th...
Lancashire teenager honours Nelson at national Trafalgar Day commemorations
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 As Sea Cadets marks Trafalgar Day (21 October), a Lancashire teenager has taken centre stage in national commemorations honouring Admiral Lord Nelson and celebrating the next generation of young leaders.Petty Officer Cadet Hadley, 17, from Accrin...
Henri-Lloyd partners with Spinlock for new lifejacket range
Wednesday, 21 October 2026Henri-Lloyd has announced the launch of a range of lifejackets developed by Spinlock, bringing together two British marine brands with a shared heritage of developing technical equipment for sailors who demand performance, comfort and dependable p...
Craft for Cats
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 Paraffle and Cats Protection invite crafters and cat lovers to make a personalised Christmas stocking together, with a minimum of £10 from every kit helping cats near youCrafters and cat lovers can put their creativity to good use this Chri...
Marina Port Valencia renews role as premium partner of Valencia Boat Show
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 Marina Port Valencia is renewing its role as Premium Partner of Valencia Boat Show this year, which is holding its 17th edition from 28 October to 1 November at the marina’s facilities, next to the iconic Veles e Vents building.This partner...
Durden & Hunt partners with local charity S.M.I.L.E London & Essex
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 Independent estate agency Durden & Hunt has partnered with children’s charity S.M.I.L.E London & Essex this Christmas, to help bring festive joy to thousands of vulnerable children and families facing poverty, homelessness and hardship....
Steamship Shieldhall calls for new volunteers
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 Southampton’s historic Steamship Shieldhall is inviting local people to come aboard and discover the rewards of volunteering at a special Open Day on 28 November.The award-winning charity, which operates Europe’s largest operational ...
SailGP Opens First Permanent Training Base
Tuesday, 20 October 2026SailGP officially opened its first long-term training base today at the state-of-the-art American Magic High Performance Center in Pensacola, Florida.
Pat Lawless retires from McIntyre Golden Globe Race
Sunday, 18 October 2026 Irish skipper Pat Lawless, the oldest skipper in the race at 70, sailing SILVERMINES HYDRO, has retired from the 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race after reporting a serious failure of his Solent rig while lying just over 100nm behind race leader Damien...
Cobham-Ultra GB2 names British Squad for the Youth America’s Cup in Naples
Friday, 16 October 2026 Cobham-Ultra GB2 has confirmed the eight young sailors who will represent Great Britain at the Youth America’s Cup in Naples in 2027, with the final four racing crew to be selected from the squad ahead of the event:Helms ...
Plymouth Boat Fest 2027
Friday, 16 October 2026 The organisers of the South West’s major boat show have announced that Plymouth Boat Fest will return on Saturday 12 June 2027, following two successful years of growth since the event’s launch in 2025.Plymouth Boat Fest has establish...
Newquay’s newly unveiled coastal residence
Friday, 16 October 2026 Perched high on a rugged headland, The Lookout stands at the very edge of the Atlantic. In front of it there is nothing but open ocean, all the way to the horizon. It feels a world away from everyday life, yet Newquay’s lively town centre, its ...
Give the gift of adventure with SailTies’ new sailing gift cards
Friday, 16 October 2026 From learning to sail to a seasoned sailor’s next adventure, flexible vouchers can be used towards sailing courses and trips for every experience level.The first time at the helm of a yacht, a night watch far from land or a harbou...
Dart Harbour’s 2026 cruise ship visits
Thursday, 15 October 2026 With Dartmouth being billed as ‘England’s Fjord’ it’s no wonder that cruise ship operators are putting the River Dart on their port-of-call schedules.Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority has welcomed six cruise ships in...
British Marine Electrical & Electronics Conference returns with focus on technology, skills and business innovation
Thursday, 15 October 2026 Registration is now open for the British Marine Electrical & Electronics Conference 2027, taking place on 25 February 2027 at Audleys Wood Hotel, Basingstoke.Returning after a two-year break, the conference will bring together the marine elec...
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