https://www.boatshed.com Recently added news on Boatshed en-gb Copyright 2026 Boatshed http://www.boatshed.com/new-research-shows-only-1-of-salmon-are-returning-from-sea-blog-172771.html A new scientific study by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) shows the survival of wild Atlantic salmon at sea has declined dramatically. In recent years, on average, only 3% of fish leaving the river have returned to spawn and this figure has regularly dropped below 1%.  http://www.boatshed.com/new-research-shows-only-1-of-salmon-are-returning-from-sea-blog-172771.html Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:42:20 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/rya-launches-new-partnership-with-kitround-to-give-sailing-kit-a-second-life-blog-172774.html Sailors across the UK are being encouraged to pass on their kit through a new partnership between the RYA and kitround, a circular sports marketplace dedicated to reducing waste in the sports industry and supporting more people to get on the water.   http://www.boatshed.com/rya-launches-new-partnership-with-kitround-to-give-sailing-kit-a-second-life-blog-172774.html Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:33:14 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/the-princess-royal-fires-the-starting-gun-on-cowes-weeks-third-century-blog-172752.html HRH The Princess Royal fired the historic Royal Yacht Squadron cannon today to start racing at North Sails Cowes Week, as the regatta celebrated 200 years of racing on the Solent. http://www.boatshed.com/the-princess-royal-fires-the-starting-gun-on-cowes-weeks-third-century-blog-172752.html Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:58:35 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/the-princess-royal-joins-north-sails-cowes-week-for-historic-200th-anniversary-blog-172755.html HRH The Princess Royal joined sailors, organisers and the Cowes community today as North Sails Cowes Week began its historic 200th anniversary celebrations. http://www.boatshed.com/the-princess-royal-joins-north-sails-cowes-week-for-historic-200th-anniversary-blog-172755.html Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:50:41 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/sailing-through-royal-history-exhibition-now-open-in-cowes-blog-172760.html For the first time in nearly 30 years, The Royal Yacht Britannia returns to Cowes on the Isle of Wight through ‘Sailing Through Royal History’, an exhibition from The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust celebrating its enduring connection with Cowes, its community and the close Royal links to legendary local yacht designer and builder Uffa Fox. http://www.boatshed.com/sailing-through-royal-history-exhibition-now-open-in-cowes-blog-172760.html Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:38:38 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/rockley-brings-50th-anniversary-celebrations-to-the-southampton-international-boat-show-blog-172763.html Dorset-based family company, Rockley brings their 50th anniversary celebrations to the Southampton International Boat Show. http://www.boatshed.com/rockley-brings-50th-anniversary-celebrations-to-the-southampton-international-boat-show-blog-172763.html Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:34:04 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/smooth--stressfree-summer-sailing-tips-for-a-memorable-family-boating-break-blog-172777.html With families increasingly seeking slower-paced, more experiential, and screen-free ways to travel together, self-drive boating holidays are emerging as an appealing alternative to traditional summer breaks. Inland waterway holiday operator, Le Boat, reports as many as 40% of customers travelling as a family in 2026. http://www.boatshed.com/smooth--stressfree-summer-sailing-tips-for-a-memorable-family-boating-break-blog-172777.html Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:45:15 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/athena-pathway-youth-squad-to-race-alongside-sir-ben-ainslie-at-historic-200th-cowes-week-blog-172766.html As Cowes Week celebrates its landmark 200th anniversary, Sir Ben Ainslie will return to the Solent to race alongside the Athena Pathway Youth Squad, giving Britain’s brightest young sailing talent the opportunity to learn first-hand from one of the greatest sailors in history.  http://www.boatshed.com/athena-pathway-youth-squad-to-race-alongside-sir-ben-ainslie-at-historic-200th-cowes-week-blog-172766.html Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:42:42 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/boatcare-relaunches-with-new-model-blog-172744.html Boat repairs and maintenance company BoatCare has relaunched with a new hub operating structure and service model. http://www.boatshed.com/boatcare-relaunches-with-new-model-blog-172744.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:26:26 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/greenseas-trust-takes-fight-against-marine-plastic-pollution-to-st-pancras-international-blog-172747.html People passing through St Pancras International are being encouraged to stop plastic pollution at source, following the launch of a striking new recycling initiative. http://www.boatshed.com/greenseas-trust-takes-fight-against-marine-plastic-pollution-to-st-pancras-international-blog-172747.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:21:35 +0000