The Atlantic Orca Working Group has issued new advice to skippers after over 45 interactions between boats and the killer whale off Spain and Portugal in the last year
Sailing news
New guidance on Post-Brexit EU VAT status of second hand boats
Marine organisations in the UK and EU have come together to release guidance on the EU VAT status of second hand boats following Brexit
Biofuel upgrade will affect older petrol engines
E10 petrol, which contains up to 10% renewable ethanol, will be introduced as standard at petrol forecourts in the UK later this year
Petition launched over second UK VAT payments for boats
The petition calls on the UK Government to rethink its decision to charge some boat owners a second UK VAT payment when returning their boat from the EU
National Crime Agency warning over organised crime links to small boats
The National Crime Agency has issued an alert, warning that organised crime groups may target the marine industry to obtain small boats for people smugglers
B&G sponsor Yachting Monthly marine environmental journalism award
Marine electronics company B&G announces sponsorship of the Brian Black Memorial Award for marine environmental journalism, with £3,000 and other prizes up for grabs.
Sailing slowly – Editor’s letter June 2021
There's enjoyment to be had in coaxing your boat to keep moving in light wind, free from the fug of diesel fumes and noise... Theo Stocker introduces the June 2021…
Sailors urged to report incidents of marine wildlife harassment
The charity Whale and Dolphin Conservation is warning water users not to disturb or harass marine wildlife and to report those who do
Save the date: Pip Hare Ask Me Anything on YBW
British solo skipper Pip Hare will be the second guest to feature in the YBW forum Ask Me Anything series on Thursday 22 April
C1331 check-in and check-out system to be replaced
A new online reporting system for all sailors leaving and returning to the UK should go live later this year