The Environment Agency says the results of the measures it has taken to improve bathing water along the south coast have, so far, been promising
Chris Beeson
Clipper fleet prepares for New York leg
Clipper Ventures’ fleet of round-the-world yachts will set sail this weekend on the sixth and final crew leg of The Times Clipper 2000 Round The World Yacht Race, heading for…
Orwell yachtsmen win in High Court
The High Court has found against Ipswich Borough Council and the Ipswich Port Authority in the dual-charging case on the River Orwell
Weymouth Council grants extension for sailing centre
Weymouth Council has extended the Weymouth and Portland Sailing Centre's lease on Osprey Quay while their new facilities are in build
Will Britain allow whaling?
The International Whaling Commission’s conference, underway in London, could see a policy shift from the British government that tips the balance in favour of a reintroduction of whaling
Nautor/C&N statement
Nautor Swan has today confirmed its purchase of the Camper & Nicholson yard in Gosport and released the following statement
Mad or bad? Rogue freighters
A report, posted on 13 July on the US Sailing Source forum, relates a recent bizarre experience off Mexico’s west coast
Taking on the world, later
The publication of Ellen MacArthur’s book ‘Taking on the world’, about her experiences in the Vendée Globe, has been put back into 2002
Bombe Surprise
Coastguard stands by as waterbourne ice cream van scoops WWII mine
New books and charts service
ybw has teamed up with marine publishers Kevin Hughes to add books and charts to the services already available online at Europe’s No.1 marine portal