Maybe the debate about what keel or keels make for the best cruising boat is far from settled... Theo Stocker introduces the Summer 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly
Sailing news
Special event: Practical action on plastic pollution
Join Yachting Monthly editor Theo Stocker as he hosts a discussion and Q&A with leading experts on how to tackle the impact of plastic waste in our seas. Free online…
Young people impacted by COVID-19 offered sailing
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's Clipper Race has launched funded sailing programmes for young people affected by the COVID-19 lockdown
B&G partner with Sail Britain on yacht refit
The navigation and instrument firm B&G has worked with Sail Britain to help the organisation prepare their expedition yacht for its first season
Seagrass restoration trial begins in Falmouth Harbour
Falmouth Harbour Commissioners is taking steps to protect the Flushing seagrass bed and is seeking feedback from sailors
Man who made 19 hoax calls to HM Coastguard is sentenced
Leon Marandola's hoax calls led to HM Coastguard deploying helicopters, coastguard rescue officers and RNLI lifeboats at cost of £170,000
Greek Customs confirms UK yachts can retain their EU VAT status
Greek Customs has acknowledged that UK yachts can retain their EU VAT status when returning to Greece from outside EU waters. It does not apply to boats that were in…
Scaramouche Sailing Trust seeks new trustees
The Scaramouche Sailing Trust is looking for two new trustees to join the charity's board. The deadline for applications is 30 June 2021
Does a country specific visa count towards the Schengen rule?
The EU has confirmed that days spent in an EU country where UK cruisers have a visa/residence permit do not count as days spent in the Schengen zone
Do you want to skipper a race yacht around the world?
An experienced skipper and a team manager are being sought to lead an amateur crew in the Ocean Globe Race 2023