A capsized catamaran found off Aghulas in South Africa is probably a Sunsail catamaran that has been missing for a year
Sailing news
23 new English Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) announced
23 new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) have been announced to protect marine species and habitats around the English coast
Whitehaven Marina maintenance closure
Whitehaven Marina in Cumbria will be closing its lock doors for maintenance for two weeks in February and March 2016
Brightlingsea uses dredging to regenerate saltmarshes
Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners announce dredging and saltmarsh creation programme to improve channel depths and to restore vital intertidal marshes
Ocean Cruising Club launches Arctic Rally in Norway
The Ocean Cruising Club will host a rally for members and non-members, along Norway's rugged coastline to the Lofoten Islands in the Arctic in June 2016
Edinburgh Marina development approved
A 300-berth marina and community boatyard close to the centre of Edinburgh has been approved after an initial rejection earlier in 2015
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,…