The RYA VHF course will, by September, incorporate training in the use of DSC and GMDSS. The RYA have released a handbook in support of the new qualification
Sailing news
Ellen wins the Transat
Ellen crossed the line at 1021 GMT this morning, to become the youngest winner of the race since its inception in 1960.
Spot the difference
There’s something different about the July YM, on sale on Thursday 15th June.
Safety first for Hoya Round the Island Race
Whether competing for the YM Family Trophy or as part of the BT fleet, safety is the priority on 10 June
PlayStation fails to set new TransAtlantic record
The world's fastest ocean-going sailing vessel, PlayStation, will arrive in Southampton today, after failing to break the long-standing TransAtlantic Record.
Enter The Round The Island Race for YM Family Trophy
Yachting Monthly is to sponsor the Family Trophy in The Hoya Round The Island Race for the second consecutive year.
Tall Ships 2000 kicks-off
After experiencing gales and a postponed start, the Tall Ships cross the start line bound for Cadiz.
The Multiple Challenge Project seeks experienced sailors and new sponsors
The Multiple Challenge Project that helps those with Multiple Sclerosis get afloat, seeks experienced sailors and new sponsors
EASIER TRAVEL TO TALL SHIPS 2000
Many people are expected at Southampton this weekend to see the spectacular Tall Ships 2000, which culminates in the Parade of Sail on Sunday morning.
No changes to the design of Goss’s catamaran
The latest news straight from Team Philips: Pete Goss has announced that Team Philips, his revolutionary 120 ft catamaran, would be repaired without altering Adrian Thompson’s original design concept and…