Sophie Dingwall is the first winner of the Brian Black Memorial Award for marine environmental journalism, launched in memory of Brian and Lesley Black
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RYA announces plan for zero carbon recreational boating by 2050
The RYA has published its plans for zero carbon recreational boating by 2050. It has consulted academics, government advisers and manufacturers
Boat registration fees to rise for owners using EA waterways
The Environment Agency has announced that from 2022, boat owners will have to pay more to use or keep their vessels on the waterways it manages. It is also consulting…
B&G partner with Sail Britain on yacht refit
The navigation and instrument firm B&G has worked with Sail Britain to help the organisation prepare their expedition yacht for its first season
Seagrass restoration trial begins in Falmouth Harbour
Falmouth Harbour Commissioners is taking steps to protect the Flushing seagrass bed and is seeking feedback from sailors
Sea Changers marks 10 years of backing marine projects
The marine conservation charity, Sea Changers is holding a virtual festival to mark their 10th anniversary and to highlight some of the projects it has helped fund
Atlantic challenges with Greta Thunberg
50-knot squalls, lightning and wind holes meant crossing the Atlantic with climate activist Greta Thunberg was far from plain sailing for Nikki Henderson
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…
How to antifoul your boat: a step by step guide
No one likes to antifoul their yacht, but keeping a boat free of the harmful growth is vital. Adam Fiander shares how to get it right
Invasive species: How sailors can help tackle biofouling
While yachts are unlikely to introduce invasive species from abroad, they can help them spread around the coast. Sarah Brown explains