A 300-berth marina and community boatyard close to the centre of Edinburgh has been approved after an initial rejection earlier in 2015
Sailing news
30th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers wraps up
Over 1,100 participants completed the 30th edition of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers in 2015. Alongside record-breaking passage times were a dismasting, a sinking yacht and a marriage proposal
New passport rules in Turkey could catch sailors out
Turkey has just announced more stringent passport requirements for visitors, and the changes could catch out regular or long-term sailors in the country
Newquay civilian search and rescue helicopter service launched
The Newquay civilian UK search and rescue (SAR) helicopter service will operate from the new Coastguard SAR base at Cornwall Airport Newquay from January 2016
New Scottish charter company launched
A new yacht charter company has just been launched in north west Scotland. Torridon Yacht Charter offers a Hanse 385, as well as a luxury cottage next to the water,…
New way to charter yachts offered
New online company Antlos, styled on Airbnb.com, now offers skippered yacht charters, as well as money-making opportunity for yacht owners
Yacht builders create Biblical Ark for charity
Noah's Ark, at least a scaled-down replica of it, has been delivered to Totton School after it was built by Hamble Yacht Services for the 800th Lord Mayor's Show
London Boat Show offers chance to get afloat
The 2016 London Boat Show will offer visitors the chance to get afloat on the 'Mediterranean Bay' to try out new kit and techniques
Phil Sharp sets Length of Britain sailing record
Jersey's Vendée Globe hopeful Phil Sharp and his crew raced from Land's End to John O'Groats in just under 84 hours, setting the inaugural record
20-year plan for River Thames improvements
The Port of London Authority has unveiled an ambitious plan to develop use of the Thames, including improvements to navigation