Rupert Holmes outlines the skills that mark out the good sailors from the great ones, with experience and reflective learning at the top of the list
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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.
Call for evidence on emissions from yachts
The Department for Transport wants to gather more evidence about emissions from all vessels operating domestically in UK waters, including yachts
Government consultation underway on red diesel propulsion ban
Sailors are being urged to comment on Government plans to abolish red diesel for private pleasure craft. An eight week consultation is now underway
Line up announced for Chichester Marina Boat Show
The Chichester Marina Boat Show will offer visitors exhibitions of new and used boats, a flare disposal service and a dedicated watersports area over the weekend of 27-28 April 2019
On course for cruising harmony
Katy Stickland joined an RYA Competent Crew course to find out why instruction can make life as a sailing couple more enjoyable
How to sail ALL winter
25 tips for keeping your boat prepped, your crew warm, and adventures flowing over winter
Instant Sailing?
How people go sailing is changing, but the future of yachting looks easy, says Yachting Monthly editor, Theo Stocker
Proposed windfarm extension sites in the UK revealed
The RYA is encouraging east coast and Welsh cruisers to look in detail at eight proposed windfarm sites in England and Wales, which are being considered by the Crown Estate
Learn more about pay on demand sailing
Sailing clubs across the UK are being urged to sign up for a live webinar about pay on demand sailing, as parts of efforts to encourage more people into the…