https://www.boatshed.com Recently added news on Boatshed en-gb Copyright 2026 Boatshed http://www.boatshed.com/bluebottle-caps-remarkable-2026-season-with-european-grade-1-series-victory-blog-174212.html Royal Racing Yacht Bluebottle (GBR 192) has brought an exceptional 2026 racing season to a fitting conclusion by winning the International Dragon Association’s European Grade 1 Series and the prestigious Standfast Trophy. Cared for by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust and raced by Graham Bailey, Julia Bailey, Will Bedford and Killian Boag, Bluebottle secured the series with a remarkably consistent performance across three of Europe’s most competitive Grade 1 regattas. http://www.boatshed.com/bluebottle-caps-remarkable-2026-season-with-european-grade-1-series-victory-blog-174212.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:35:19 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/the-sea-should-be-for-everyone-building-the-next-chapter-together-blog-174170.html More disabled people than ever before are discovering the freedom and exhilaration of being out on the water with Wetwheels Foundation. As the charity grows, it is calling on supporters to protect and strengthen the organisation that makes this possible, ensuring many more people can share that confidence and joy in the years ahead.  Following its strongest year to date, Wetwheels is setting an ambitious new target: to raise £250,000 through a Three-Year Core Capacity Fund. http://www.boatshed.com/the-sea-should-be-for-everyone-building-the-next-chapter-together-blog-174170.html Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:08:26 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/the-ibiza-joysail-superyacht-regatta-fleet-heads-towards-its-seventh-edition-blog-174173.html The Ibiza JoySail has announced it will return for a seventh edition, taking place 23 – 26 September 2027. This year’s event saw 19 sailing superyachts take up residence in Marina Ibiza, setting sail each day to participate in coastal courses that put competition and camaraderie top of the agenda. http://www.boatshed.com/the-ibiza-joysail-superyacht-regatta-fleet-heads-towards-its-seventh-edition-blog-174173.html Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:05:03 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/is-pumpout-now-an-expected-facility-in-uk-marinas-blog-174176.html That was the subject of a keynote presentation by Karl Sutcliffe, Technical Director of marine sanitation specialists LeeSan, at the 2026 Southampton International Boat Show. Given on the TYHA (The Yacht Harbour Association) stand at the show, to marina owners and operators, this talk discussed the evolution of Sewage and Greywater pumpout facilities in marinas, their costs, prices and how they now feature in the expectations of both resident and visiting boat owners. http://www.boatshed.com/is-pumpout-now-an-expected-facility-in-uk-marinas-blog-174176.html Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:59:10 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/swanwick-yachting-showcase-confirms-2027-return-following-successful-debut-blog-174201.html Swanwick Yachting Showcase will return in 2027 after customer feedback, boat sales and ongoing buyer enquiries provided a definitive endorsement of the new appointment-led event. Throughout the nine days, a steady flow of prospective buyers were welcomed to Swanwick Marina for pre-arranged, dedicated appointments, stepping aboard new and pre-owned yachts and meeting directly with sales teams across sail, power and catamarans. http://www.boatshed.com/swanwick-yachting-showcase-confirms-2027-return-following-successful-debut-blog-174201.html Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:51:29 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/the-travel-trends-set-to-shape-2027--plus-10-destinations-to-watch-blog-174204.html In 2027, the packed holiday itinerary could be falling out of favour as holidaymakers increasingly reject the pressure to see and do everything in favour of slower, more meaningful trips, according to global yacht charter and sailing holiday provider Sunsail. Drawing on customer data, online search behaviour and insight from its on-the-ground destination teams, Sunsail has identified five travel behaviours it expects to shape the year ahead, reflecting a wider shift towards holidays that prioritise how a trip feels over how much can be fitted into it. http://www.boatshed.com/the-travel-trends-set-to-shape-2027--plus-10-destinations-to-watch-blog-174204.html Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:43:37 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/cruising-association-rolls-out-lobster-pot-campaign-materials-to-help-improve-safety-at-sea-blog-174207.html The marine community across the UK is being invited to help spread the Cruising Association’s Lobster Pot Campaign message by displaying and distributing new campaign flyers and pick-up cards. The new materials are the latest step in the Cruising Association (CA) and its campaign partners’ national efforts to raise awareness of the dangers posed by poorly marked static fishing gear and encourage more boaters to report sightings and entanglements. http://www.boatshed.com/cruising-association-rolls-out-lobster-pot-campaign-materials-to-help-improve-safety-at-sea-blog-174207.html Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:25:01 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/tall-ships-youth-trust-launches-first-5-challenger-voyage-blog-174154.html In a milestone moment for youth development and outdoor learning charity, Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT), all five of its iconic Challenger yachts have sailed together for the first time, carrying 50 young cadets from different Army and Combined Cadet Forces (CCF) from various parts of London. For JFS, the main organiser, the four-night voyage, named Expedition Leviathan, marked the school’s fourth voyage with TSYT, and the first time it has brought a group of this size together across all five vessels. http://www.boatshed.com/tall-ships-youth-trust-launches-first-5-challenger-voyage-blog-174154.html Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:03:17 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/making-electric-boating-more-accessible-with-rad-40-finance-leasing-programme-blog-174157.html British marine technology company RAD, has launched a new leasing programme for its RAD 40 electric outboard, making its complete propulsion package available from £995 per month. http://www.boatshed.com/making-electric-boating-more-accessible-with-rad-40-finance-leasing-programme-blog-174157.html Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:40:42 +0000 http://www.boatshed.com/dont-miss-your-chance-to-win-at-the-annual-rya-awards-blog-174162.html Applications for the annual RYA Awards have been extended until 5pm on Sunday 11th October with the winners announced during a ceremony at the 2027 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show.   From introducing new people to boating, to developing opportunities for underrepresented groups, improving sustainability, supporting volunteers and delivering outstanding programmes and events, the RYA awards shine a spotlight on organisations that are helping our sport thrive. http://www.boatshed.com/dont-miss-your-chance-to-win-at-the-annual-rya-awards-blog-174162.html Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:33:57 +0000