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Stranraer Water Sports Association is riding on the crest of a wave following the success of SkiffieWorlds 2025. The world championships of coastal rowing reached a spectacular conclusion on Saturday 12 July, the hottest day of the year, under blue … Continued
British Marine is reminding marine industry professionals to register their interest now for one of the most inspiring events of the year — Women in Marine. Following the success of last year’s event, Women in Marine returns to the Southampton … Continued
The Whitstable Harbour & Boat Show returns this summer and its newest attraction – The Heritage Boat Building Centre – has already been extended to accommodate demand from boatbuilders and other exhibitors. The show takes place on August 9th and in … Continued
Festival of the Lake is returning to Windermere Jetty Museum on Saturday 28 June 2025. The full-day festival celebrates the heritage of Windermere, its traditional boating culture, and the many ways people connect with England’s largest lake. From 10am … Continued
The David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award 2025 has been won by Wessex Resins & Adhesives for their dedication in manufacturing and exporting specialist epoxy-based solutions around the world. With a team of 40 based in Romsey, Hampshire, the business serves … Continued
As new low emissions regulations came into force in the city of Amsterdam this month, classic passenger boat Henry Schmitz was already underway using Torqeedo electric propulsion. 1 April 2025 saw the introduction of an emission-free zone for pleasure craft on the … Continued
Last week marked the 244th anniversary of the launch of Admiral Nelson’s favourite ship, HMS Agamemnon. Affectionately known as ‘Eggs and Bacon’, HMS Agamemnon was built at Buckler’s Hard in Hampshire, UK from 2000 oaks and launched there on 10th April 1781. The 64-gun ship … Continued
Wind, Tide & Oar, Huw Wahl’s compelling exploration of engineless sailing, is set for release in the UK and Ireland on Friday 25th April. Shot on analogue film over three years, the film delves into the experiences of those who travel … Continued
Last Friday 28 February saw the launch of the Italian Boatbuilders Tour on the Women in Boatbuilding YouTube channel. The work of writer and filmmaker Annie Means, in collaboration with Italian boatbuilder Gaia Brojanigo, the series will roll out over the … Continued
Looe’s Lugger Regatta returns this July – and it promises to be bigger and better than ever before. After the Covid-enforced hiatus, the 2023 reunion of famous old fishing boats attracted a slightly disappointing entry, partly because the most suitable … Continued