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Francesco and Giuseppe were AMAZING. The boat and water were beautiful.....they were wonderful hosts and it was great value for what we spent. This was BY FAR, the best part of our trip to Bari!

We had a fantastic experience hosting Adrien and their group on our yacht. Their enthusiasm and respect for the crew made the charter smooth and enjoyable. They were friendly, appreciative, and fully engaged in the activities, making the trip truly memorable. We look forward to welcoming them back for another adventure. Thank you, Adrien!

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Westerly Centaur  (1975)

From €71 per day.

Bavaria Cruiser 32  (2003)

From €286 per day.

Day charter aboard Vesper  (2000)

From €1,485 per day.

Motorboat Bavaria 35 Sport 250hp  (2016)

From €1,199 per day.

AUSTRAL MARINE  (2000)

From €3,143 per day.

Azimut 46 Flybridge for 10 Guests  (2007)

From €3,900 per day.

Farrington 25  (2019)

From €164 per day.

The Bavaria is an extremely manoeuvrable boat with a single engine, she is the perfect charter boat in all conditions to soak up the glamorous Jurassic Coastline  (1998)

From €650 per day.

Sealine S48  (2003)

From €2,560 per day.

Sailboat Beneteau Oceanis Elegance 31 9.30m  (2011)

From €300 per day.

Elan 333 bareboat or skippered  (2000)

Landimore 28  (1992)

From €179 per day.

Skippered sail on beautiful 49ft Sun Odyssey  (2009)

Nina Lucia Najad Aphrodite 36  (1998)

From €857 per day.

58ft Sparkman & Stephens Nauticat 521  (1987)

From €2,407 per day.

Bavaria 56  (2014)

From €643 per day.

Jeanneau 45 DS for 8 Persons Onboard  (2009)

From €626 per day.

Harmony 52 Sao Jorge  (2007)

From €745 per day, charter a yacht in the united kingdom with click&boat.

The United Kingdom (UK), made up of England, Ireland , Scotland and Wales, is an island nation in Northwest Europe that has a long history of sailing and yachting and is the perfect location to charter a yacht and experience the seas. Famous for tea and biscuits, being the birthplace of Shakespeare and the Beatles, there is much more to the UK than the red telephone boxes and double-decker buses we see on London postcards. With Southampton having one of the largest boat shows in Europe, Southampton Boat Show, and Scotland having many islands and hundreds of kilometres of coastline, naturally, you don't have to look for a boat rental in the UK.

How much does it cost to charter a yacht in the United Kingdom?

Are you looking for a yacht charter in the UK at an affordable price? Look no further than Click&Boat - the market leader in online boat rentals. You can rent a boat in the UK with or without a skipper depending on your boating experience and qualifications. Click&Boat has yachts in the UK for every kind of budget. From sailboats and yachts to motorboats and RIBs, find something for your budget with Click&Boat through a free personal adviser who will provide you with a free quotation. The price of a boat rental varies depending on the boat type, the size of the vessel, the location, the seasonality, and the duration of the tip. However, the average prices by boat type are as follows:

€5,600 per week

€15,204 per week

€1,738 per day

€7,995 per week

€2,500 per week

What is included in a yacht charter in the UK?

Yacht charters in the UK vary considerably in boat type, length of time and price of the charter. For those who have a sailing license, bareboat charters are available and for those who don't then, you can charter a yacht that comes with a skipper and even a crew. It is completely normal to rent a boat through Click&Boat that includes a captain to tour you through the waters and lots of our listings include added or optional extras too. From snorkelling and diving equipment to jet skis and wakeboards.

Where to go in the United Kingdom

If you are interested in chartering a yacht in the UK then you have many different locations to choose from. Yacht enthusiasts will love the port of Cowes where the annual Cowes Week sailing regatta takes place in August attracting some 20,000 attendants every year. Cowes is located on the Isle of Wight which lies in the English Channel and is an ideal starting point for your sailing trip in the UK. From there, you can sail to the harbour town of Gosport or to Portsmouth. Alternatively, at the other end of the UK, you can rent a canal boat in Falkirk or rent a boat on lake Windermere which is popular with tourists in the Lake District, and the largest natural lake in England. With many beautiful places to choose from, the UK shines with a whole range of fantastic sailing destinations for everyone.

Where to begin your sailing holiday in the United Kingdom.

The coastline of Great Britain is more than 31,000 kilometres long and so there is no shortage of choices when it comes to deciding where to begin your sailing journey. You will find most of the UK's busiest and most popular marinas on the south coast including Port Hamble Marina, Gosport Marina, and Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. If you are beginning a few days or week-long journey then departing from here is highly recommended. You can easily visit the Isle of White, the Jurassic coast or embark on a more adventurous journey to France and down to Spain or Portugal.

What is there to see when you charter a yacht in the United Kingdom?

Off the south coast of the UK, you will find many incredible sights of natural beauty that you can enjoy from the comfort of your boat rental. Begin with a cruise down the Jurassic coast enjoying the naturally incredible landscape and head to Durdle Door. Durdle Door is a natural arch carved out of limestone cliffs over many years. It has a really nice beach too and is really popular with both domestic and international tourists. Just a couple of minutes up the coast is Lulworth cove - a beautiful beach and cove with amazing waters to swim in due to the sea's narrow entrance to the cove.

Top boat rental destinations in the UK

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When is the best time to visit the United Kingdom?

The UK is somewhere that you can visit all year round due to its moderate weather that is not extreme in either summer or winter. The UK has a reputation for being miserable and wet all the time but this is somewhat a myth. No, the UK does not get incredibly hot and sunny weather, but it isn't always raining and it is never shockingly cold either. However, the weather is definitely temperamental. It can be sunny one second and raining the next so make sure you pack an anorak! If you prepare for the weather then it definitely will not ruin your trip. As always with chartering a boat you should bring a windproof and waterproof jacket and things to keep you warm at night when temperatures drop. And even during the colder weather, the beautiful British landscapes can be even more appealing when coated in the snow - so photogenic! So do not worry about when is the best time to visit the United Kingdom and instead focus on how you are going to spend your time there!

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Frequently Asked Questions about United Kingdom

How much does it cost to rent a boat in united kingdom for a day.

The average cost of renting a boat in United Kingdom is around €563 per day. Various factors can influence the cost of a boat charter, such as the season, the year the boat was built, and the equipment. The prices can vary between €50 and €5,850 per day.

How much does a skipper cost per day in United Kingdom?

The price of a skipper varies depending on the destination and the owner of the boat. In United Kingdom, you can expect to pay an average of €225 per day for a skipper.

How many people can sleep on a boat in United Kingdom?

A boat in United Kingdom has on average 6 berths. You can find boats with up to 10 berths.

What is included in the cost of a boat rental in United Kingdom?

The price of a boat rental in United Kingdom typically includes amenities such as GPS, Fridge, VHF etc.

Can you rent a boat in United Kingdom without a license?

In United Kingdom there are 2 boats that you can rent without a license. You can also rent many boats with a skipper.

Charter a boat near United Kingdom

In United Kingdom, privately owned yachts are available for charter. See other yachts in the area.

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To book a bareboat yacht charter from us we have to be satisfied that you will be able to safely skipper the yacht throughout your sailing holiday and return her safely to us. Our general requirement for bareboat hire is that the skipper should be experienced to a level equivalent to RYA Coastal Skipper and that at least one crew member should have experience equivalent to RYA Competent Crew. If you do not have formal sailing qualifications that meet these conditions then we will request a “sailing CV” from you listing your sailing experience and our Fleet Manager will have a chat with you to satisfy himself that you are competent to hire your choice of sailing yacht.

For some of the smaller boats on our fleet (up to 36 feet), it is possible to arrange a bareboat charter from us with two persons with the equivalent of RYA Day Skipper (Tidal) on board; or on occasion, an experienced RYA Day Skipper plus an RYA Competent Crew. If you are unsure about whether you and your crew have the necessary qualifications then please call us to discuss this further. If there is any doubt then there is always the option to include a skipper in your charter for the first day. If they are happy that you are competent to continue sailing on your own after the first day then they will leave you to continue your charter on your own.

If you don’t yet have the right qualifications, complete your RYA training course with us.

Our superb fleet of sailing yachts are maintained to the highest standards and fully equipped with stereos, TVs in some cases, domestic equipment, as well as all essential safety and navigation equipment, charts and almanacs designed to make your cruise comfortable, enjoyable and safe. Many of our yachts have state of the art electronics as well as the basics; including colour chart plotters, AIS and radar. Please see our standard list of charter equipment for more information on what you will find on board. If you have children on board then we would be happy to discuss adding child netting to the guard rails to help keep your little ones on board!

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Bareboat Charter Support

We are members of the  British Marine Leisure Boating Association as well as the Professional Charter Asociation  and we fully meet their standards.

All our charterers have the support of Sea Start as well as our full time staff at our base and a 24-hour emergency telephone line.so if you do experience any difficulties during your charter there is comprehensive support available to you.

Other Sailing Ideas

If bareboat chartering isn’t for you, other options are available. You could hire a boat with skipper  join a ‘Cruise in Company’ flotilla or book an individual berth on a group sailing yacht, offering you the ability to get out on the water if you wish to sail but can’t or don’t want to skipper a yacht or cannot get a full crew to commit; or if you would prefer to sail in the company of other yachts:

Book a Berth Weekends

• Avoid the hassle of getting sailing friends to commit
• Just book your own berth!
• Usually 5 crew plus skipper
• Our skipper takes responsibility, you log miles as crew
• Meet new people, make new friends
• See the dates available 

Cruise in Company Weekends

• Charter a yacht and sail with us “flotilla fashion”
• Cruise to an agreed destination – usually on the UK south coast or north coast of France
• Enjoy the evening discussing your exploits!

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

This is truly a 5 * service. The team really looked after us both ashore on arrival and also while at sea. We were a relatively inexperienced crew but always felt the team ashore had our backs. Thoroughly recommended.

I just wanted to say Thank-you very much for the weekend charter. It was exactly what we were after (albeit cold!) plus Andy was an awesome teacher and great company. We’ll definitely be keen to book again soon!

We had a fabulous four days. Marina is ideally placed for the Solent, boat was in great condition, well equipped and a joy to sail. We were well briefed and the shore side team including the dog very friendly.

We charted one of the sailing yachts for a fantastic weekend cruise in the Solent. The boat was in superb condition and well equipped, the staff was very helpful explaining how things work on the yacht and there was also a video available with all the important information. 10/10 would recommend!

Had a fantastic week chartering Blue Otter, Alex was incredibly helpful and sent loads of information and date checking prior to booking. There was a handover video and both the handover and return were really smooth. The boat was lovely and well maintained and Lee was really helpful in recommending places to visit (and helping identify the steering issue as an autopilot takeover - doh!). Definitely will be back and would fully recommend!

Just back from a lovely week in the Solent. Great service from HPYC from first inquiry through to return handover. Very straightforward to deal with, and the yacht was in excellent condition. We've chartered from many companies in the UK and abroad and the attention to detail (and flawless inventory!) was second to none. Everything about the yacht and equipment had clearly been well looked after and was in immaculate condition. Great service, will use again.

Always very friendly service, and well-maintained yachts. Easy check-in and checkout. Will be back...  

We had a great time and were very happy with everything. Your team were genuinely friendly and were very helpful when we needed it. Is a big contrast to many charter companies I have dealt with in the past.

Watching the sun go down with a glass of bubbly on the deck of a sparkling yacht was unbelievable. What a treat, and a much needed change of scenery in these troubled times. We will be back for sure

Fab service, nothing too much trouble, including my daft questions. I'll be a repeat customer for sure!

We had a great time sailing with Lee for a few days at the beginning of September. Hamble Point Yacht Charters supplied us an impeccable 45 ft Hanse yacht, which was handled with complete mastery by Captain Lee. It was a privilege to sail with Lee, who is clearly a highly skilled professional taking great pride in his work ... but who is also a fantastic character with a great sense of humour and plenty of fun stories to keep the whole family entertained. He balances the serious side of safety and learning about sailing with a whopping dose of amusement and good cheer. We sailed the Solent in some decent seas, visited Bucklers Hard on the banks of the Beaulieu River and learned lots about British nautical history. Our boys started somewhat of a fishing trend catching bass off the back of the boat in Portsmouth and we would love to sail with Lee again in the future. The man truly knows his stuff, maintained the boat impeccably and went to every effort to ensure that we had a great time. Many thanks to “Shippers” and Hamble Point Charters. We’ll be back.

Chartered bareboats with HPYC on numerous occasions most recently in Sept 2020. Always helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend.

We had a fantastic weekend sailing on Loxley B. Boat in super condition and spotlessly clean, Alex. and the team very thorough and always on hand to answer any questions. A great experience. We will be back. Thank you!

Lots of information from office with a friendly service. We selected a one of the cheaper yachts and was please with find everything work and was cleaned and tidy. We will definitely be back

This was the first time we had tried chartering and as experienced racing sailors we didn't know what to expect. Covid has closed down all our events this year so this was a chance to get afloat at least once in 2020. What a great experience and Alex and all the Hamble staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. We had a great three days and we will be back !! We would have no hesitation is recommending Hamble Point Yacht Charters.

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If you love sailing and enjoy the freedom of heading off on your own or as part of a flotilla, then a Bareboat charter is an excellent option.

You will sail on a beautifully maintained yacht from the historic Portsmouth Harbour and get to explore the UK's stunning South Coast.

A bareboat charter is simplicity at it's best. At the end of your charter you simply hand the boat back. You are completely free from the responsibility of the boat jobs and maintenance normally associated with yacht ownership. Whilst sailing you have the reassurance that our experienced base team are nearby to help you, just in case there are any problems. And, you can rely on our expert local knowledge of sailing routes and local attractions.

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Book the long Easter Weekend of 29th March - 1st April 2024 for just £1,380 inc VAT and get Friday 29th March and Monday 1st April free - a saving of £1,380 inc VAT.

Book a week's charter for 1st April - 7th April for our 5 day price of £1,380 inc VAT and get the weekend of 6-7th April free - another great saving of £1,140 inc VAT.

Why bareboat charter in the UK?

Sailing from the Solent has something for everyone. Head east, and you can explore the beautiful harbour of Chichester and onwards to Brighton.

To the west, particularly on a longer charter, you'll find some of the most beautiful destinations the South Coast has to offer. Visiting Studland Bay by boat is magical, explore the spectacular Jurassic Coast or push further west into the delights of Lyme Bay and Dartmouth. 

And of course, if you head south you arrive in the legendary Channel Islands, and legislation permitting, there's the north coast of Brittany.

Sailing around the Solent itself has plenty to occupy any sailor for a week or a fortnight, with an amazing range of harbours, ports, rivers, anchorages and beaches to explore. We can suggest routes for more experienced skippers or easier options to suit your level of experience.  

Why choose Prometheus Sailing?

Sunsail pioneered the concept of Flotilla sailing over 45 years ago. They have been the foremost bareboat charter company in the world. In 2021, the Sunsail UK team formed their own company, Prometheus Sailing Limited, to run the Sunsail fleet from Portsmouth Harbour. 

Prometheus combine the best of the best: a wealth of highly experienced and dedicated staff, combined with fresh enthusiasm, professionalism, a passion for doing what we do and doing it well. 

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Our Sunsail 41.0s have been built by Jeanneau to our specifications. They are a joy to sail on a light winds day and remain balanced and comfortable in heavier conditions. The high freeboard, spacious cockpit and step free deck is great for the demands of corporate racing, and serves equally well for sunbathing on a gentle cruise.

Below decks there are three large double cabins, and with the airy saloon offering 9 berths and a well-designed efficient galley.

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Take your very own behind-the-scenes tour of britain, passing slowly through the english countryside, and into the heart of some of our best loved towns and cities, our holidays, great british boating offers a range of canal boat holidays on the 2,000 miles of britain’s inland waterways, with all of the information you need to plan and make the most of your time. you can adventure at your own pace along our recommended routes, watching out for wildlife and stopping to enjoy traditional pubs, tea rooms and country walks, as well as exciting historic attractions and cultural events., our peaceful canals and rivers offer a great way to relax and discover britain from a unique perspective. choose from hundreds of top quality boats offering all the comforts of home, and all operated by established canal boat holiday companies..

Our canal boat hire operators offer a range of holidays from each starting point.

Short breaks are three-night weekends or four night mid-week holidays. They are great for beginners, providing the chance to get a taste of life afloat on Britain’s inland waterways.

One week holidays provide seven nights away, starting on a Friday or a Saturday.  A week afloat offers the chance to travel further and explore more waterside attractions.

Longer holidays can be 10-days, two weeks or even longer.  These holidays offer the chance to travel round some of the larger circuits, taking in a wide range of landscapes and destinations.

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Northern Region

From the quiet remoteness of the leeds & liverpool canal where it crosses the pennines, to the regenerated waterfronts of exciting cities like manchester, leeds and liverpool, britain’s northern waterways offer canal boat holiday makers a fantastic choice of routes with many iconic canal structures..

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From the majesty of the royal river thames to the peaceful countryside of the kennet & avon canal, the waterways of southern england offer narrowboat holiday-makers the chance to enjoy some of britain’s best loved countryside, as well visit iconic cities like world heritage status bath and oxford..

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It’s easy to learn how to steer a narrowboat and operate the locks. You don’t need a licence and all our narrowboat hire operators provide expert tuition and detailed pre-arrival information.

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Great British Boating offers the choice of over 40 canal boat hire departure points, and most are located within a reasonable train or taxi ride from an international airport. Transfers can easily be arranged.

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From quiet country pubs and village churches, to exciting historic attractions where history and culture come to life, you’ll find plenty of places to visit on your canal journey.

Warwick Castle and River Avon

This jaw-dropping castle on the banks of the river avon is almost certainly britain’s greatest medieval experience, along with over 1,000 years of fascinating history to explore. map.

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

This magnificent 1,040 seat theatre on the banks of the river avon in the heart of stratford-upon-avon, is dedicated to the famous english playwright and poet william shakespeare. map.

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This popular and scenic 160 km walk which takes you through the english midlands, meets the grand union canal at the navigation inn, lapworth, next to kingswood bridge. map.

Worcester Cathedral and River Severn

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Their boat was excellent value, and when we needed help, they responded immediately. The staff were friendly and thoughtful, and they were completely dedicated to making sure that our holiday continued without a hitch

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Start planning your trip., find your perfect holiday with great british boating. simply select your preferred start location and date and click on “check availability”. , you can further refine your search by selecting holiday length and berths ., or you can book directly now by calling us on:,  +44 (0) 1252 796 402.

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Nationwide canal boat hire specialists.

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Experts in yacht delivery &  bespoke maritime training.

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Get to Know Us

Wright Marine are specialists in yacht delivery, crew supply, maritime training and marine project management, our staffing team includes experienced mariners, many holding MCA & RYA qualifications along with qualified engineers, project managers and logistic specialists. 

Our yacht delivery skippers are based throughout the UK and the Mediterranean, however our yacht delivery crew are happy to travel globally to move your vessel in a timely and efficient manner. All our Skippers are RYA Yachtmaster & Cruising Instructor certified as a minimum. We are able to cater for a wide variety of Sail and Power vessels including classic vessels.  

Our yacht delivery customers include both commercial and private individuals from a wide variety of departure ports. We understand how important your vessel is to you, as such our delivery skippers and crew take every effort to ensure your vessel arrives in the best possible condition. During delivery preparation all surfaces are wrapped to protect delicate interior edges.

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Our yacht delivery skippers are based throughout the UK and the Mediterranean, however our yacht delivery crew are happy to travel globally to move your vessel in a timely and efficient manner. All our Skippers are RYA Yachtmaster & Cruising Instructor certified as a minimum. We are able to cater for a wide variety of Sail and Power vessels including classic vessels.  Our yacht delivery customers include both commercial and private individuals from a wide variety of departure ports. We understand how important your vessel is to you, as such our delivery skippers and crew take every effort to ensure your vessel arrives in the best possible condition. During delivery preparation all surfaces are wrapped to protect delicate interior edges.

The Service

An in-depth description of the services we offer can be found on our services page . As a leading international yacht delivery company, Wright Marine can transport yachts of any calibre throughout the globe. Regardless of their age or size, we offer yacht transport for both sail and powerboats. 

Both our skippers available for hire and our marine trade professionals are dedicated to ensuring that your vessel can be delivered in a timely and efficient manner. Furthermore, many of our skippers meet higher standards that exceed the basic requirements. Examples include our leading skippers who are also qualified RYA instructors.

Within our global yacht delivery package, customers can expect to receive a number of extra services. This includes a 190+ point safety check of your vessel, technical office support for our delivery teams from the UK, live satellite tracking of your vessel and reports upon completion of both national and international yacht deliveries.

Why choose Wright Marine?

We understand the importance of two-way communication during the process of yacht delivery. That’s why our service offers yacht owners the opportunity to monitor the yacht transportation process from start to finish. But our services don’t finish there. Wright Marine also has highly sought-after connections with those running RYA certified courses and can assist in accessing tuition covering sail and power cruising schemes and personal watercraft and powerboat tuition. 

Skipper Hiring Opportunities

At Wright Marine, our valuable and trusted crew is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a number of hiring opportunities for those in the UK who meet our set standards to gain valuable experience in global yacht transportation. 

Those who are interested should be prepared to travel internationally and adhere to all requirements that ensure the safe delivery of the vessel as well as demonstrating the principal values that relate being a skipper in the UK.  

As professionally certified individuals our delivery skippers and crew have exemption status as professional mariners. This allows them to travel to and from the vessel to undertake the deliveries. In addition we also undertake a through clean of all internal surfaces and external surfaces. All delivery crew take additional sheets to cover bunks to ensure clients soft furnishings are not marked in any way.

Customer Satisfaction as Standard

From start to finish our dedicated delivery team will be in touch throughout the whole process, we try to ensure you are fully satisfied with routes and processes prior to passage being undertaken. Our senior skippers are more than happy to introduce themselves and discuss any questions you may have. Our satellite tracking facility ensures you can monitor your vessel during the passage, upon completion our office team will be in touch to gauge your feedback and pass on any concerns which the crew may have expressed. Our office crew are on hand 7 days a week to answer any questions you may have.

If there are any unforeseen issues our yacht delivery skippers are experts in working with and liaising with marine services to ensure any delays are minimised. Wright Marine also has dedicated and highly experienced marine engineers on hand to offer expert remote assistance on all manner of engine and power issues. All decisions regarding the delivery are taken with seamanship and the safety of both the crew and vessel in mind.

Wright Marine LTD Yacht Delivery Skippers are renowned worldwide for their professionalism, seamanship and dedication to service, our feedback and repeat custom speaks for itself.   

Yacht Delivery Excellence

At wright marine we specialise in u.k & international yacht deliveries. our dedicated team ensures that we fully understand your yacht delivery needs.  we work with you at every step of your voyage to ensure your vessel is delivered in the safest  possible way.  our highly experienced and qualified team of professional skippers and crew ensure the highest standards are maintained for your vessel throughout the delivery process. our satellite tracking facility allows you, as the owner to view the progress of your delivery, giving you peace of mind throughout the whole process..

We offer boat transportation to private owners and businesses and our delivery and collection areas include:

Balearics // Belgium // France // Holland // Ireland // Portugal // Spain // UK

We are a small family-run business, specialising in boat transport and based in the South of England. We transport yachts, motor cruisers and workboats around the U.K. and all over Europe.

Being boat owners ourselves, we know exactly how much your boat means to you and how daunting a boat move can be. We have an experienced team managing all logistical arrangements including insurance, travel schedules, escorts and local authority permissions.

We work with private boat owners, manufacturers, distributors and brokers as well as marina operators.

Our coverage includes the UK, France, Spain, Portugal and Holland.

BOAT-SHIFT MARINE TRANSPORT LIMITED – IS A FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH STANDARDS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE. 

Our Services

Specialist Boat Transportation

Purpose-built trailers to suit all sizes

UK & European Boat Transportation

Over 12 years experience!

Boat Repair & Maintenance

Small repairs or dry dock maintenance

FREE Quotations

Let’s handle the whole move or part of it

Guy and Lois Wilkes

Boat-Shift was established in 2010 by Simon and Cheryl Butler. In 2022, Guy and Lois Wilkes took over the business.

Guy has been working in the Ports and Logistics industry for over 27 years and has been sailing yachts with his wife Lois for over 3 decades.

Guy & Lois along with the wider Boat-Shift team have a wealth of experience to look after your individual needs.

Planning Your Next Move?

No move too big or too small.

Specialist Boat Transport Company

We are a specialist marine transport company based in the Southeast of England. We transport yachts, motor cruisers and workboats around the U.K and all over Europe. Located with easy access to the channel port of Dover, we are ideally suited for boat transport to and from Belgium, France, Holland and Spain by road. We have specialist trailers that have all the necessary supports to safely carry all hull shapes. Our trailers are capable of carrying most types of boat and yachts.

Your next cruising area is nearer than you think….

Our speciality is Yacht and Motorboat transport to and from Belgium, Holland, France and Spain. We have regular deliveries of yachts and motorboats to and from the Mediterranean, Various types of boat moves to and from French and UK Canals, Yacht and boat transportation within the UK.

Pride in our Work

We take great pride in what we do best. Moving boats and yachts carefully, with knowledgeable and helpful staff. Our staff are boatowners themselves and have over 35 years of experience with all sorts of Yachts and Motorboats. This ensures safe loading of your vessel onto our trailers and right through the transportation process, so we deliver your pride and joy in one piece.

Safe UK and European Boat Transport

We can supply cradles for boats being shipped that can be made via our local engineer or sourced locally to us, ensuring complete safety for your boat during transit. We are able to prepare boats ready for transport and can arrange additional items like shrink wrap to add protection during transit.

Repair and Maintenance Services

We offer boat repair and maintenance services and advice through our close working relationship with SB Marine Engineering, who have a Volvo Penta trained engineer. We can offer services to prepare boats and yachts for transport, with vast experience in electrics and electronics, and would be more than happy to discuss any requirements. We are happy to move boats and yachts once in the water to the berth.

With Boat-Shift you are guaranteed of a personal, high-quality service tailored to your exact needs.

Customer Excellence

We keep in contact with the owner and departure or arrival points as necessary throughout the trip to ensure that the process is completed smoothly, with no time delays. All our trucks are GPS tracked and monitored throughout the journey.

We have some information on boat transport in France and Spain on our Transport Information page which will be of interest to anyone thinking of taking a boat to, or returning from the Med.

ESTABLISHED FOR OVER

WE HAVE COMPLETED OVER

Our Most Recent Boat Shifts

Viva la France! Remi went (almost) home this week. We delivered a unique Sea Otter Aluminium Cruiser to our friends at Blanquart Yachting SARL near Saint Jean-de-Losne. Sea Otter were renowned for their quality build and fit out. "Orla" will be cruising the fantastic French waterways. ... See More See Less

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A fantastic example of the immensely popular Sealine F33. We collected this one from the lovely York Marina and delivered it to its lucky new owners at Milford Marina . Remi and Sarah did well to keep to our tight schedule considering the multiple road closures and traffic this week. ... See More See Less

Noteworthy for its robust build and seaworthiness, the Sadler 32 has cemented its legacy amongst cruising enthusiasts. We picked up this particular example from David Morris Ltd in Titchmarsh and delivered it to its new owners at Fleetwood Marina. ... See More See Less

Just love this company’s enthusiasm and professionalism!

Just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend. A delivery of a Nautic 900 from Norfolk Boat Sales . Now on the River Thames with its delighted new owners who were enjoying a glass of wine on board by mid afternoon. ... See More See Less

The aft cockpit Sheerline 950 from Sheerline Motor Cruisers is a classic Andrew Wolstenholme designed cruiser which has a generous keel line to provide easy handling at low speed on the river. The folding hoop and screen set allows this larger boat to navigate bridges as low as 7ft. The boats are famed for a quality fit out and beautiful timbers. This particular boat is now at its new location on the River Thames. ... See More See Less

Our story this week takes us on the Ferry from Dover through the depths of the Bourgogne Franche-Comte region and down to Saint-Tropez and the lovely people at Monaco Marine After carefully demasting this lovely classic Gaffer, we packed the mast and rigging, ensured the deck hatches were sealed against entry and started the journey North towards the UK where she has now been reunited with her lovely owners. A round trip of just under 2,000 miles. Fantastic work by the team. ... See More See Less

As expected a fantastic example of the Sheerline Motor Cruisers 950 which we collected from Stansted Abbots and delivered to its new owner. Nice sunny day to be on the river! ... See More See Less

ACM yachts were founded in 1955 in Cabourg in France. This rare ACM31 is a very versatile cruiser, comfortable for coastal exploits, and with a folding radar mast also allows better access on inland waterways. We picked it up from David Morris Ltd earlier in the week and delivered to Gosport Boat Yard ... See More See Less

UK & Europe Transport Information

Boat moves within the uk.

Modern road transport is governed by so much ‘red-tape’, mainly for safety reasons. We always keep within the law and have a “clean” history. This can be tedious but we have to work around problems the same as any other business.

Membership of the Road Haulage Association means we are kept up to date with all legislation as it happens. We have a good working relationship with all the various forces, and service providers to ensure your transport day goes without a hitch

A good starting point is…How big is your boat?

• Loads up to 2.9m wide are classed as a normal load.
• Loads over 2.9m wide are classified as wide-loads.

If your boat is wider than this, then by law, we are required to notify the Police force in each county through which the route will pass. The Police require two clear working days notice together with the exact dimensions of the vehicle and load, the collection and delivery addresses, the date(s) of the move, and the route. The Police may delay the movement times in the interest of road safety or if it may hold up other road users. Providing accurate details to the Police not only ensures that there are no issues during transit but also that adequate Insurance cover is provided.

Sometimes we need to provide an escort vehicle for the load if the police require it, and boats over 3.5m wide require an assistant to travel with the load, either in the cab or in an escort vehicle. We have our own ‘Pilot’ or Escort Vehicle service for Wide loads that require escorting.

Height limits in the UK vary depending on the route taken. There is no legal limit, but the maximum overall ‘Safe’ height is 16’6″ (5M) . Most motorway bridges are at least this height. The maximum height will be measured once the boat is loaded onto the trailer. If any items that can be removed or lowered from the roof this will ensure that your traveling height is as low as possible, making routes easier to plan and keeping distance traveled lower. Depending on the type of boat, the maximum height available will vary.

Boat Moves within Europe (France and Spain)

Moving your boat by road to new cruising areas can be practical and cost effective if you like exploring faraway places but have limited time for protracted deliveries by sea. Our specialist low-loaders for transporting boats are highly sophisticated. The Mediterranean’s reputation and beauty of its scenery make it an attractive destination for international yacht transport. It’s calm waters, extended sailing season and the wealth of things to see and to do ashore make it an attractive proposition. In most parts of the Mediterranean, the sailing season extends from the end of March until November. It is possible to sail even in winter, but a careful eye has to be kept on the weather.

Rules for France

Normal – A ‘normal’ load is up to the standard width of a trailer (2.5mtrs wide and no more than 4mtrs high).

Convoi Exceptionnel – Anything over 2.5mtrs wide and/or more than 4mtrs high is classed as ‘Convoi Exceptionnel’.

Depending on the Category of the load being transported, one or more pilote cars may be required to accompany the vehicle in order to protect the load and warn other road users of an approaching Convoi.

A valid and up to date French pilote qualification is required by all escort drivers and the ability to speak and read French fluently. It is the Hauliers responsibility to arrange the pilote drivers to accompany the load from start to finish of the route.

Depending on the route, the permit may require additional escort assistance by the local police.

Whilst loads in Category 1 do not require a pilote vehicle, Category 2 vehicles require a pilote car if the load is over 3m wide and Category 3 vehicles require a pilote vehicle at the front and rear.

The loads are classified by size.

Cat 1 loads require a special permit and can only use certain roads. Some motorways can be used, but only within certain times and some junctions may be prohibited due to narrow toll booths. A maximum loaded height of 4.5m if autoroutes are used.

Cat 2 loads require escort vehicles to travel with them all the time and are subject to specific routes and times. The vehicle and load cannot travel on any autoroutes, and depending on the height the route can have hundreds of miles added, to bypass bridges that are too low, etc.

For both Cat 1 and Cat 2 loads in France, certain areas will not permit driving at night, whilst there are also a whole host of different ‘bans’, meaning we cannot transit towns and villages during certain hours. This can add considerable time and mileage to journeys.

Rules for Spain

The only routes we can use are specified on our permits, and we have a whole itinerary of permits that link up allowing us to make various journeys.

The standard width for a Cat 2 permit in Spain is 4.5m wide, still requiring the full use of a pilot vehicle.

General Notes

Generally in France and Spain, the bridge heights are lower. This requires the boat or yacht to sit as low as possible on the trailer, and any item that can be removed may need to be removed to allow a safe trip. (Flybridge screens, rails, etc)

When filling out the inquiry form it is important that we have as much information and as many dimensions as possible, so we can calculate the correct route, and to enable the paperwork to be filed in order that we can operate on the day without any problems.

Buying a new Boat or just wanting new cruising grounds?

There are many good reasons why when buying a new boat not to restrict the search to merely your local area. A wider search area will open up a larger variety of yachts, while fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates may make prices in some other countries more favourable than those for vessels available locally.

Equally, you may want to move a boat you already own to a different area, either to explore new cruising areas, or sometimes we get requests as the result of a house or job relocation.

Boat transport can be a daunting process, but we can provide a hassle-free solution to moving your yacht by road. In some cases, the departure and end points of the route will point towards a particular solution. For example: a recent request to move a yacht from Spain back to the UK which in normal circumstances would involve a long voyage by sea, resulted in the owners (who felt this was beyond them due to their advancing years) taking the boat out in a port in Spain and then letting us cover the distance back to the UK by road (a weeks trip) on the back of our specialist trailer. A lot easier, and a lot quicker – allowing the owners quality time in Spain ashore at the end of their extended sailing holiday and the boat being back in the water on their return to the UK.

Often, yacht delivery by road can give an efficient alternative where time is limited or where there is not enough holiday time or crew to position the yacht to or from a particular cruising area.

Let’s Move Something Together

Follow our 3 step process below to get moving, start with our free quotation service, step 1 - things to consider & free quotation form.

• Please read the “Things to Consider”.
• Fill out our online quotation request (link below)
• We will get back to you with a price.
• Once you have agreed to this, we will book the dates.
• All of the information collected will enable us to carry out all of the necessary paperwork
• Please view our Conditions of Carriage HERE

Things to Consider

Cranes / Lifts

We normally leave the arrangement and payment of any cranes or Marina lifts to the owner. This arrangement service can be provided for a small fee, as getting both ends and all of the transport to tie up can sometimes be the most frustrating part of arranging transport! The whole package of lifting and transport will then be arranged and paid for by us, and payment for all services can be made to us, making easy work of arranging the day.

We have a specialist goods in transit policy that covers our service on an ‘all risks’ basis. This is the most comprehensive cover that can be applied. The standard value that we cover is £300,000. If your boat is over this value, a very small additional premium will be required to ensure full cover. It is still advisable to have full comprehensive insurance on your craft whilst in transit.

Boats traveling to Spain will require their policy document to be translated into Spanish. This will be provided by your insurer. The policy will be required to be shown to the ‘capitanerie’ or harbour master before the boat will be launched into the water.

For all boat moves, we will issue a Pro-forma invoice and require payment before the day. Payment should be made by a cheque or internet banking transfer (Funds must be cleared before the day). If arranged, we may accept cash when we arrive at the collection point. Invoices / Receipts will be sent to you if paid prior or on the receipt of cash on the day. We do not have card facilities at the moment.

You are more than welcome to be there on the day but it is not a necessity. We will ensure that your boat is signed for on our delivery note and any keys are collected and again signed for at the destination. We also check over the boat to ensure that it is safe to travel and that all fenders and warps are secured inside.

Note: Due to the fact that some marinas are located down small roads, many of these are lined with trees and bushes. We have had occasions where the hull (especially dark blue hulls) get marked by overhanging bush or tree branches. We would like to note that although this cannot be avoided in some cases, we make every effort to avoid such things. The branch markings do just rub off however and do not damage the hull in any way. We must, however, point out that we cannot accept liability for these marks.

Shrink wrapping will eliminate this if you are worried about it.

Step 2 - Boat Preparation

Before transport, we advise that you prepare to ensure a trouble-free trip. we advise that you carry out the following list below.

Preparation List

• Disconnect/Isolate batteries.
• Check and turn off all water and fuel tank valves.
• Remove any flammable substances – paints, thinners etc…
• Close and secure all windows and hatches.
• Close drawers and cupboards.
• Store and/or secure all loose items. (Internal/External)
• Remove and store ropes, fenders, life-rings etc.
• Remove canopies.
• Lower or remove any antennas or radar arches.
• Tilt up outdrive units for loading.
• Mast rigging and cabling must be removed or securely attached to the mast. Any wind instruments/Nav lights must be removed. Bottle screws should all be removed and stored safely on board

If you require to book our services to carry out this list, please advise us at the time of booking, this will ensure we have the necessary equipment to do so. Failure to carry out this list may mean that boat transport is delayed. Masts and rigging must be fully prepared for transport. This is usually carried out when the mast is removed. We will ensure the mast is secure on the boat or if placed on the trailer, but any ancillary parts, spreaders, and rigging will need to be secured. Removal of Navigation lamps, wind indicators or VHF antennas is also recommended.

Documentation

For boats traveling to or from France/Spain, we will require the original documents for the vessel, which we will also photocopy (for customs purposes). These documents are; Registration papers or SSR certificate. For boats traveling to or from France/Spain, we will require the original documents for the vessel, which we will also photocopy (for customs purposes).

These documents are; Registration papers or SSR certificate. Insurance (also translated into Spanish if the boat is going to Spain, your insurance provider will source this for you). VAT status (i.e. bill of sale or original purchase receipt showing that vat has been paid on the purchase of the boat).

We will also fill out an ‘International consignment note, or CMR note upon collection, this is a legal requirement for all European journeys.

Our driver will check over the boat to ensure safety whilst being transported, and will visually inspect the hull, topsides and drive gear for condition, and produce a report before the boat is loaded, which is to be signed by the customer or customers representative. The same check will be carried out at the arrival point, where again, the report will be signed by the driver and the customer. This ensures maximum safety for both you, the customer and for us, in the unlikely event of any damage occurring. We are fully Insured and are members of the Road Haulage Association, ensuring quality and safety.

Step 3 - UK & European Boat Transportation

You can rest assured that the safe transportation of your boat will be our top priority.

We have designed and built our own trailer that combines state of the art equipment together with a design specific for boat hulls.

This trailer features the latest electronic braking system available and giving the best safety guarantee a new system called RSP – Roll Stability Programming. If the electronic unit senses that the trailer starts to roll, the brakes of the trailer are automatically activated to prevent a trailer rollover. The build of this trailer meets and exceeds all the latest build specifications, ensuring the very best conditions to transport boats.

3 Axles on air suspension and an increase in weight carrying capacity. Larger boat size capacity with extending rear bumper and lit wide load side markers.

Together with our Renault Premium tractor units, this will give the smoothest ride for all boats. The trucks are equipped with 420hp or 440hp engine, a 16-speed gearbox, electronically controlled air suspension, an electronic anti-lock braking system (linked to the trailer) and an extra exhaust braking system, all allowing very smooth control and braking.

We really value your feedback. This will enable us to keep our services tailored to your needs. We would appreciate comments for the website too, so if we carry out transport for you, we would like to hear from you. We can then post photos of your boat or yacht being transported and it will give other people information on the service that we provide. Send us a note by clicking here.

Client Testimonials

“ Thank  you so much for the care you took in delivering my boat to Cambrils. I really appreciated the time you took to ensure proper loading, inspection, and scrutiny before setting off. Would recommend you without hesitation.”

Sea Ray 280 , Whitehaven to Cambrils

“Thank you so much for a first-class job well done! the boat is now safely on its new berth and looks great. Can’t wait for the weekend to get out to sea!

Many thanks once again.”

Sealine S42 'Tarka

“Absolutely brilliant job! No hassle at loading and unloading.

Very professional and on time! The boat could not have been in better hands. Would recommend Simon to anyone.”

“Thank you for conducting a very professional service. I am glad that I came across your information on the internet and that you were able to take care of my boat.

I will have no hesitation in recommending your services to any prospective boat movers and who knows, may have the opportunity to use your services again, myself.

Will be happy to send you a photo of her when she has arrived and in her new home.

With best wishes and many thanks.”

Princess 40 , Windsor to Dubai

“The service from Boat-Shift was excellent. Simon and his team were very flexible and able to adapt at short notice to the arrangements of the marinas at both ends of the trip. Melody is an old boat and I was a little anxious about the wear and tear of the journey, however, Simon delivered her safely and securely. The service from Boat-Shift is friendly and very professional and I would wholeheartedly recommend them – they are also very reasonably priced and so offer very good value.

Naturally, I will be happy to recommend you to others and would certainly contact you again”

“Highly professional service with everything planned to the last detail.

This made the delivery of our boat to Beaucaire, South of France and also the safe return of a second boat to Canvey Island, Essex excellent.

We would not hesitate to recommend boat shift to everyone, both in England and France and wish Simon all the best.

Thank you very very much”

Beaucaire , South of France - Canvey Island

Office: +44 (0)1473 716 122

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Election latest: New poll makes grim reading for Farage - as PM suffers ewe-turn

Nigel Farage has said he has ambitions to become prime minister - but a new poll suggests most of the public think he'd be bad in the top job. Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak has been campaigning in traditionally safe Tory seats in the South West, where the Lib Dems are posing a real threat.

Tuesday 18 June 2024 17:20, UK

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Election news

• It's the last day to register to vote - read our handy guide
• Bulletin: What you need to know this evening
• Public think Farage would be a bad PM - poll
• Sunak looks to counter Lib Dems | But suffers ewe-turn at farm
• Former Dragons' Den star endorses Labour
• 'Change for the better': Scottish Labour unveil manifesto pledges
• Live reporting by Samuel Osborne and (earlier)  Faith Ridler

Expert analysis

• Tom Cheshire : The data behind the public's view of immigration
• Darren McCaffrey: PM's trip to luxury village shows no seat is safe

Election essentials

• Check parties' manifesto pledges:  Conservatives | Greens | Labour | Lib Dems | Plaid Cymru | Reform
• Trackers:  Who's leading polls? | Is PM keeping promises?
• Campaign Heritage:  Memorable moments from elections gone by
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It's 5pm and here is your evening rundown.

First, an important reminder that today is the deadline to register to vote. We have put together a handy guide if you still need to sort it out and make sure you can go to the polls on 4 July - find it here .

Here are the key points from today's election news...

• Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives are in north Devon, where Mr Sunak and Lord Cameron struggled to feed a flock of sheep; 
• The prime minister took questions from farmers and went on to say it has been "a real privilege" to understand the contribution they make to society, though the Lib Dems said his charm offensive was "too little too late" as they eye up traditional Tory strongholds in the region;
• Meanwhile, despite him representing a major threat to Mr Sunak and the Tories, a poll has found more than half of the public think  Nigel Farage  would make a bad prime minister.
• Sir Keir Starmer is in Hampshire, where he and the Labour Party are continuing their week focused on the economy - today, sharing their plan for the British high street;
• The Labour leader gave a campaign speech at a cricket ground in Reading where he said he was hoping for a "summer of change", and was endorsed by former Dragon's Den star Theo Paphitis;
• Earlier, Sir Keir refused to rule out raising council tax for "working people" - and committed to a public inquiry on the Nottingham attacks;
• He also said only parents with children on a special educational needs (SEN) plan will be exempt from paying VAT on private school fees;
• In Scotland, Anas Sarwar has today launched Scottish Labour 's manifesto, with a focus on improving the future for young people in the country;
• He also confirmed that Scottish Labour is against the two-child benefit cap , despite there being no plans to scrap the measure if Labour wins the keys to Downing Street.
• Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey was in Eastleigh, where he discussed sewage - and claimed the Tories would "fail in opposition" just as he says they have in government;
• And on a day of special coverage of the migration crisis here on Sky News, an exclusive poll suggests more Britons think immigration has had a negative impact on society than positive.

Here are some other stories you might find interesting: 

Stick with us for all the latest throughout the evening - including our weeknight politics show  Politics Hub , which will be live on Sky News from 7pm with our  politics presenter  Sophy Ridge .

She'll be speaking to Anneliese Dodds, Labour's party chair and shadow women and equalities secretary, and Philip Dunne, the former Conservative MP for Ludlow who is standing down at this election.

Former Dragons' Den investor Theo Paphitis has backed Labour and said the party would end the "chaos" of the Tory era.

The entrepreneur joined Sir Keir Starmer on the campaign trail earlier ( see 12.45pm post ).

Mr Paphitis said Labour's manifesto was "in line with my ambitions of having a stable business environment and the end of the chaos that we've had to live through over the last eight to nine years at least".

Sir Keir and Mr Paphitis - who owns chains Ryman Stationary, Robert Dyas and Boux Avenue - tried their hand at making jewellery during a campaign event in Basingstoke.

'I haven't changed - the Tories have'

Mr Paphitis told the BBC he had lost faith in the Conservatives.

"Stability for business, growth, and wealth creation used to form part of their agenda," he said.

"Well, they've forgotten it, it now that very much sits in the Labour Party.

"That's why I'm here, I haven't changed, they've gone away from me."

More than half of the public thinks Reform UK leader Nigel Farage would make a bad or terrible prime minister, according to a poll.

A day after Mr Farage unveiled the Reform manifesto, which he billed as the party's "contract" with voters, YouGov found 55% of Britons thought he would make a bad (12%) or terrible (43%) PM.

Only 27% thought he would make a great (9%) or good (18%) leader.

Tory voters more sympathetic to idea

Those who voted Labour and Lib Dem in 2019 were most likely to think he would make a terrible prime minister, with 70% and 72% respectively giving that answer.

However, 2019 Tory voters were more split on the issue, with 18% saying he would make a great prime minister, 31% saying he would make a good one, 12% saying bad and 22% answering terrible.

But overall, nearly two-thirds of Brits (65%) said they did not believe it very likely Mr Farage would be prime minister in the next 10 years.

It comes after the Reform leader said he had real ambitions to become prime minister after a 2029 general election, should his party establish itself in parliament after the vote on 4 July.

Sir Keir Starmer is giving a campaign speech at a cricket ground in Reading, where he says he hopes it will be "a summer of change".

Addressing families struggling with the cost of living crisis, struggling businesses and those serving in uniform or their communities, the Labour leader says: "This campaign, this summer of change, is for you."

Sir Keir says the election is "about a very stark choice and very real change that we can put on the agenda."

He has another dig at the Conservatives, saying: "Imagine five more years of the Tories, five more years after 14 years of chaos and decline and failure."

Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron have been pictured struggling to feed sheep on a campaign visit to a farm in north Devon.

The prime minister tried to feed the animals before doing a question and answer session aimed at winning over the votes of farmers.

In a literal ewe-turn, one appeared curious about what the PM was offering before deciding it wasn't interested and turning its back on him.

'They don't want to play ball'

"Come on," the prime minister said as the flock ran to the other side of the pen.

"They don't want to play ball," a farmer accompanying Mr Sunak said.

Earlier, Lord Cameron described how he is often asked to help out on the farm next to his house, explaining: "Because I've got small hands they ask me to hop over the wall during lambing season to help out."

He said after helping to deliver one lamb the farmer said he would name it "Dave" after the former prime minister.

Rishi Sunak has been taking questions from farmers in north Devon.

The prime minister ran through the key points of the Conservative Party manifesto and went on to say it has been "a real privilege" to understand the contribution farmers make to society.

He was introduced by Lord David Cameron, who warned the Liberal Democrats would bring more "wokery" to politics.

Sunak 'clearly worried' about Lib Dems

Mr Sunak and Lord Cameron's appearance is all about heading off the threat of the Lib Dems, says our chief political correspondent Jon Craig .

He says it shows the Tories believe Lord Cameron "can help Mr Sunak in his fight" against Sir Ed Davey, who's hoping his party can take chunks out of the so-called Blue Wall - traditional Tory heartlands across the South.

Jon says the South West "obviously is a part of England where the Lib Dems will hope to do well at the Tories' expense".

"Clearly Mr Sunak and the Tory high command are worried about the threat from the Lib Dems in seats the Lib Dems or the Liberal Party used to hold."

The party's rural affairs spokesperson Tim Farron said Mr Sunak's courting of farmers is "too little too late", claiming "rural voters are deserting him in massive numbers".

Earlier, Mr Sunak and Lord Cameron were seen struggling to feed sheep at the farm - we're hoping to bring you pictures of this as soon as possible.

Former Labour adviser Ayesha Hazarika joins Sky News political editor Beth Rigby and Conservative peer Ruth Davidson as the general election campaign heads towards its final fortnight.

They're assessing whether Labour can shake off the questions about their taxation policies.

After Conservative Grant Shapps seemed to accept election defeat in an interview, is that something anyone should do in the middle of the campaign?

They discuss the "what ifs" of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage as he tries to become an MP.

And as the SNP launch their manifesto, how is the election shaping up differently in Scotland?

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Plus, Beth, Ruth and Ayesha tackle listeners' questions on manifesto promises and Reform UK's unusual set-up.

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In this episode, we mention the Clacton-on-Sea constituency, where the full list of candidates are:  

• Bensilum, Matthew (Liberal Democrats)
• Farage, Nigel Paul (Reform UK)
• Jamieson, Craig (Climate Party)
• Mack, Tony (Independent)
• Osben, Natasha (Green Party)
• Owusu-Nepaul, Jovan (Labour Party)
• Papanastasiou, Tasos (Heritage Party)
• Pemberton, Andrew (UKIP – NO to Illegal Immigration)
• Watling, Giles Francis (Conservative Party)

By Darren McCaffrey, political correspondent

Where do you go if you are 20 points behind in polls and no safe seats are safe seats any more?

Today, Rishi Sunak found himself in the absolutely stunning North Devon village of Clovelly.

A privately owned village which charges you £10 to enter, it is very Tory territory.

It's in the consistency being contested by Sir Geoffrey Cox, the former attorney general who has been an MP for 20 years. 

The prime minister bobbed out to sea with the rumbustious Sir Geoffrey in a small fishing vessel, not to catch some fish but voters.

His focus on fishermen and farmers in the South West comes with the claim Labour will tax them more and not take advantage of Brexit opportunities - something the opposition deny. 

Back on land, there were donkeys, cream teas and lobster lunches, but few interactions with local voters.

There simply weren't many, mostly bemused German tourists and Conservative supporters.

Today is an example of this conservative, Conservative campaign, a sign they are trying to hold on to traditional seats with traditional voters.

Some might say the PM's campaign is somewhat beached.

The full list of candidates for the Torridge and Tavistock constituency is:

• Geoffrey Cox, Conservatives;
• Phil Hutty, Lib Dems;
• Andrew Jackson, Reform;
• Judie Maciejowska, Greens;
• Alan Rayner, independent;
• Isabel Saxby, Labour.

Our live poll tracker collates the results of opinion surveys carried out by all the main polling organisations - and allows you to see how the political parties are performing in the run-up to the general election.

So far, only one poll has shown Reform ahead of the Conservatives - the Tories are currently an average of seven points ahead of Nigel Farage's party.

Read more about the tracker here .

By Sam Doak, OSINT producer

A former Brexit Party candidate is running for Reform UK under a different name, following accusations of Islamophobia in 2019.

Dionne Moore Cocozza is now running in Glasgow West as Dionne Moore, using her middle name as a surname. No details on Reform UK's website link the candidate to the 2019 race.

The Reform UK candidate previously stood for the Brexit Party, later rebranded as Reform UK, in Glasgow North under the name Dionne Cocozza, receiving 320 votes.

Ms Cocozza's candidacy in the 2019 election drew attention after the University of Glasgow's student newspaper and Hope Not Hate reported on her social media use.

At the time, she wrote on social media that Muslims wanted to institute Sharia law in a post viewed by Sky News.

According to the anti-racism advocacy group Hope Not Hate, Ms Cocozza has also said on social media "you can't say anything if you're white", and accused Labour's shadow minister David Lammy of stoking racism with "anti-white tweets".

She also shared a post written by another user, viewed by Sky News, which made the claim, "I heard a muslim say, we get elected then slowly we takeover".

Sky News was unable to find any other instances in which Ms Cocozza has opted to use the name "Dionne Moore" in public, and she has not drawn attention to her candidacy on social media.

Reform UK's regional manager for Scotland, Martyn Greene, confirmed the candidate is the same person who ran in 2019.

The party has said it is consulting lawyers about suing the company it paid £144,000 to vet candidates.

Chairman Richard Tice said the firm, Vetting.com, "promised a deep dive, particularly on social media", but has "delivered absolutely nothing".

However, Reform UK does not believe the vast majority of candidates who have been singled-out by the media for things they have said on social media have done anything wrong.

Also standing in Glasgow West are:

• James Calder, Liberal Democrats;
• James Cormack, Christian Party;
• Patricia Ferguson, Labour;
• Faten Hameed, Conservative;
• Carol Monaghan, SNP;
• Nick Quail, Scottish Greens.

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