https://www.boatshed.com Recently added news on Boatshed en-gb Copyright 2026 Boatshed http://www.boatshed.com/aspire360-round-britain-challenge-blog-173632.html Ten young people to sail 2,000 miles around Britain in an extraordinary 38-day challenge. Cornwall’s Morvargh Sailing Project will launch ASPIRE360 at the Southampton International Boat Show on Friday 18 September, opening applications for ten young people to become the crew of a Round Britain adventure. Ten young people aged 14 to 18 will become the crew of a 57-foot sailing vessel next spring as they take on an extraordinary 2,000-mile voyage around the UK. Leaving Fowey, Cornwall, on 28 March 2027, the young crew will spend 38 days living and sailing aboard Helen Mary R as part of ASPIRE360, an ambitious Sail Training expedition organised by Cornwall-based Morvargh Sailing Project. http://www.boatshed.com/aspire360-round-britain-challenge-blog-173632.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:50:56 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/cornish-master-mariner-in-training-as-falmouth-harbour-pilot-blog-173635.html Falmouth Harbour has recruited a highly qualified Master Mariner and Marine Surveyor – who has captained P&O cross-Channel ferries – for intensive training and familiarisation before becoming an Authorised Falmouth Pilot. Cornwall-born Captain James Gilbert will demonstrate his expertise by safely guiding a wide range of commercial vessels – that includes cruise ships, superyachts and bunker vessels – through the busy harbour. http://www.boatshed.com/cornish-master-mariner-in-training-as-falmouth-harbour-pilot-blog-173635.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:46:50 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/honda-marine-and-highfield-boats-join-forces-to-showcase-uk-debut-of-adv9-adventure-crossover-at-southampton-boat-show-blog-173640.html Honda Marine UK and Highfield Boats will unite again with a joint stand at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show.  One of the highlights for the 2026 event will be the official UK debut of the Highfield ADV9, powered by twin Honda BF250 outboards.  http://www.boatshed.com/honda-marine-and-highfield-boats-join-forces-to-showcase-uk-debut-of-adv9-adventure-crossover-at-southampton-boat-show-blog-173640.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:22:14 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/henrilloyd-launches-two-new-merino-wool-collections-airwool-and-merino-160-blog-173643.html Henri-Lloyd has launched two new Merino wool collections: AirWool, an advanced performance layer using award-winning Janus AirWool® technology, and the Merino 160 Collection, a range of everyday layering essentials.  Both are designed to move effortlessly between the marina, the city and beyond, suitable for wearing as outer, mid or base layers depending on the conditions. Both collections reflect Henri-Lloyd’s continued investment in merino due to its adaptability on and off the water. Merino wool naturally regulates temperature, manages moisture and resists odours, delivering lasting comfort and freshness whether you’re travelling, spending time on the water or enjoying everyday life. http://www.boatshed.com/henrilloyd-launches-two-new-merino-wool-collections-airwool-and-merino-160-blog-173643.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:18:59 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/littlehampton-rnli-to-feature-in-bbc2s-saving-lives-at-sea--15-september-8pm-blog-173646.html Sunday afternoon 18 May 2025 RNLI crews from Littlehampton were tasked by HM Coastguard following a Mayday call from a dive boat two miles south of Middleton-on-Sea; the drama that unfolded was filmed by the lifeboat crew and is featured in the BBC’s Saving Lives at Sea Series 11. http://www.boatshed.com/littlehampton-rnli-to-feature-in-bbc2s-saving-lives-at-sea--15-september-8pm-blog-173646.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:08:07 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/2026-iqfoil-world-champions-blog-173651.html Tamar Steinberg (ISR) and Luuc van Opzeeland (NED) are the 2026 iQFOiL World Champions, claiming the sport’s biggest titles after a fast and decisive Medal Series on the final day of racing in Weymouth and Portland. Grey skies, a strong breeze and classic Weymouth conditions greeted the top ten men and women for the championship finale. Racing started exactly on schedule at 12:00, with the Quarter Finals opening a Medal Series in which every race carried the possibility of advancement – or elimination. http://www.boatshed.com/2026-iqfoil-world-champions-blog-173651.html Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:50:55 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/msig-europe-completes-the-ocean-race-atlantic-in-lorient-blog-173654.html The crew, led by Conrad Colman alongside Anna Marchant, Megan Thomson and Elie Pirnay have now finished The Ocean Atlantic, coming home in sixth place. MSIG Europe was finished in 6th place by the race committee on a shortened course, approximately 15 miles from the finish line, due to extremely light winds and adverse tidal current. The official finish time is 12/09/2026 at 07:40:00 UTC, following 9 days 7 hours 40 minutes of racing. http://www.boatshed.com/msig-europe-completes-the-ocean-race-atlantic-in-lorient-blog-173654.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/lifeboat-service-saved-after-fuel-donation-blog-173657.html Certas Energy has helped secure the future of the Nith Inshore Rescue lifeboat service with a supply of £2,500 worth of free fuel.  The 40-year-old independent lifeboat service based in south west Scotland feared for its future after a filling station withdrew a previous free fuel agreement in March. As an independent service, the Nith Inshore Rescue relies entirely on community fundraising, volunteers and donations to cover its approximately 35 call outs a year. However, upon hearing of the plight of the service, Certas Energy pledged to provide diesel and super unleaded to Nith Inshore Rescue via fuel cards. http://www.boatshed.com/lifeboat-service-saved-after-fuel-donation-blog-173657.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:46:37 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/challenging-conditions-for-the-2026-gbr-irc-national-championship-at-dartmouth-blog-173662.html The 2026 GBR IRC National Championship was held as part of the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta Sailing Week during the final week of August. Hosted in the waters of Start Bay, the championship brought together a strong fleet of IRC competitors for four days of varied racing, although the weather ultimately presented competitors and race organisers with a significant challenge. Dartmouth remains one of the UK’s great family regattas, and this year saw 61 boats racing under IRC, with 39 holding Endorsed IRC certificates and therefore eligible for the GBR IRC National Championship. http://www.boatshed.com/challenging-conditions-for-the-2026-gbr-irc-national-championship-at-dartmouth-blog-173662.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:42:17 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/suzuki-marine-returns-to-the-southampton-international-boat-show-with-major-onland-and-onwater-presence-blog-173665.html Suzuki Marine will return to the Southampton International Boat Show, with a major presence spanning its main exhibition stand, a substantial fleet of Suzuki-powered boats in the marina and a programme of activities designed to give visitors the opportunity to experience the brand both on and off the water. Taking place at Mayflower Park from 18 – 27 September, the show is one of the most important events in the UK marine calendar, bringing together more than 550 marine brands, hundreds of boats and watercraft. http://www.boatshed.com/suzuki-marine-returns-to-the-southampton-international-boat-show-with-major-onland-and-onwater-presence-blog-173665.html Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:37:43 +0000