Boat owners, whose vessels were in the EU at the end of the Brexit transition period, now have until 30 June 2022 to qualify for Returned Goods Relief (RGR)
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Northern Ireland cruising: concerns over red diesel ban
From 30 June 2021, recreational boat owners in Northern Ireland have to fill up their vessels with white diesel. Currently there are no plans to provide marine white diesel pumps…
UK lockdown: Roadmap back to cruising unveiled
Following announcements of when UK lockdown might be eased, British Marine has launched a road map for the return to sailing in England
2021 Budget: Red diesel use by boaters confirmed
The Chancellor has confirmed that sailors and boaters will still be able to use red diesel to propel their vessels after April 2022
Yacht maintenance not ‘essential activity’ during second COVID-19 lockdown
Government officials have said private individuals visiting their boats for maintenance or winterisation purposes is not an essential activity, and should not be a reason for people leaving their homes
New best practice for filling up your water tanks and hosing down your boat
New guidelines have been issued on how to use water facilities safety in marinas, boatyards, sailing centres, canals and other inland waterways.
Southampton Boat Show 2019 guide
As well as new boats look out for new features at this year's Southampton International Boat Show, which runs from 13-22 September 2019
London Yacht Show 2019 cancelled
Organisers of the London Yacht Show have announced the event at St Katharine Docks has been rescheduled to 2020
The future of UK sailing
Sailing in the UK is changing. Will Bruton takes an in depth look at what’s happening, seeking opinion from experts across the industry
Will London On-Water Boat Show fill the gap left by the London Boat Show?
The organisers of the London On-Water Boat Show at St Katherine Dock have announced a new partnership with British Marine