With the publication of new voluntary guidance on the use of autonomous ships in UK waters, we speak to the UK Harbour Masters’ Association about the implications for recreational sailors
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The dark art of anchoring – Editor’s letter July 2021
Perhaps I’ll be able to stop the boat, drop the hook and relax after all... Theo Stocker introduces the July 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly
RYA’s ICC remains valid in Spanish waters
The RYA's International Certificates of Competence (ICC) and several of its course completion certificates and other Certificates of Competence have been reinstated in Spain
Elana Connor solo New Zealand circumnavigation
Voyage for VOYCE has seen former foster child, Elana Connor complete a 3,000-mile, solo figure-8 route around New Zealand in a 34ft yacht, to raise sail training funds.
Eight bells for sailing instructor and writer John Goode
Tributes have been paid to sailor, journalist and sailing instructor John Goode, who has died after a short illness
Alex Thomson confirmed for August’s Fastnet Race
Alex Thomson Racing has announced that the British skipper will be taking part in his 11th Fastnet Race in August aboard Hugo Boss
UK cruisers can now enter France through any port
Following Brexit, sailors arriving in France from the UK were only allowed to enter through a Port of Entry. Now entry will be allowed through any French port
Sail Recycling network launched in the south west
The Sail Recycling network, the first of its kind in the UK, will operate in the south west. Old sails will be repurposed into lifestyle products such as bags and…
Killer whale interaction advice issued to skippers
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
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