Sailing News

Southampton tragedy

Mon, 25 Sep 2000

Police release the identity of the 20 year old man who died at Southampton Boat Show last week, when he fell from a RIB and was hit by the runaway craft

All teams unite around The Race

Tue, 19 Sep 2000

The eight entries for The Race have confirmed that they will all be on the start line on 31 December 2000

Big Blue

Sun, 17 Sep 2000

Big turnout at the Big Blue

Southampton Boat Show kicks off to a wet start

Fri, 15 Sep 2000

The weather and fuel shortages have failed to deter crowds from enjoying the first day of the show, but YM doesn't want you to miss out either, so check out our travel guide

Zeal sets record

Thu, 24 Aug 2000

Peter Keig has beaten Sir Robin Knox-Johnston in the race to set the record for sailing solo, non-stop around the British Isles

Peter Keig - Round Britain Attempt

Thu, 10 Aug 2000

Following an unsuccessful attempt by John Passmore to sail non-stop, single- handed around Britain and Ireland in his 27ft Heavenly Twins catamaran, Lottie Warren, Peter Keig is to make a new...

Maritime Museum Courses

Wed, 9 Aug 2000

The National Maritime Museum is opening its doors to those interested in learning about Britain’s maritime heritage, in a series of courses

Notice to mariners

Wed, 9 Aug 2000

Practice of lifeboat, liferaft and man overboard manoeuvres in the River Hamble

Goss Atlantic Row team to cross Channel

Tue, 8 Aug 2000

The Goss-sponsored rowing team will attempt to set a new record from Jersey to Poole

Tall Ships at Bangor

Thu, 27 Jul 2000

The Traditional Sail event will be held at Bangor from 18th to 20th August. Two tall ships are expected to join over 60 classic craft

Club Med ready to cross the Atlantic

Thu, 20 Jul 2000

Can the giant French catamaran seize another record?

On the right wavelength

Wed, 28 Jun 2000

The RYA VHF course will, by September, incorporate training in the use of DSC and GMDSS. The RYA have released a handbook in support of the new qualification