Contents: September 2000

In the wake of Westerly Yachts' bankruptcy, Miles Kendall tells boat buyers how to protect their money

Peter Keig – Round Britain Attempt

Following an unsuccessful attempt by John Passmore to sail non-stop, single- handed around Britain and Ireland in his 27ft Heavenly Twins catamaran, Lottie Warren, Peter Keig is to make a…

Notice to mariners

Practice of lifeboat, liferaft and man overboard manoeuvres in the River Hamble

Maritime Museum Courses

The National Maritime Museum is opening its doors to those interested in learning about Britain’s maritime heritage, in a series of courses

Tall Ships at Bangor

The Traditional Sail event will be held at Bangor from 18th to 20th August. Two tall ships are expected to join over 60 classic craft

On the right wavelength

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