Jonty Pearce throws his support behind the RNLI as he reflects that 2019 has not always been smooth sailing for the charity
Safety
Carbon monoxide alarms to be mandatory for some cruisers
From 2019 carbon monoxide alarms onboard will be mandatory for cruising certain waterways in the UK
Spinlock wins at the Safety at Sea Awards 2017
Cowes-based firm Spinlock has won Best Safety Product of the Year for their Lume-On™ lights at the Safety at Sea Awards 2017
Sailors urged to report poorly marked fishing gear
The RYA is urging sailors to report all sightings and entanglements involving poorly marked fishing gear as it reveals a lack of data on the issue
Are lobster pots a danger to yachts?
The Cruising Association has launched a campaign to make lobster pots safer for small vessels and is asking sailors to sign the petition
Tom Cunliffe Podcast February 2017
We all takes risks sailing downwind without a preventer, but if it goes wrong, what will the coroner say? asks Tom Cunliffe
Jonty Pearce – VHF radio during a man overboard
When Jonty Pearce discussed calling for help if you have a man overboard, he realised a VHF radio in the cockpit would be preferable, but it wasn't simple
Carbon Monoxide kills – RYA Campaign
The RYA has launched a campaign to remind sailors and boat owners of the dangers of carbon monoxide on yachts, especially over the winter
Libby Purves November 2016 Podcast
A healthy fear of the sea comes with experience, but new crew remind us why we fell in love with sailing, says Libby Purves
Sailing ‘more dangerous than skiing’
A study in the US has found that there are more deaths from sailing than downhill skiing and that alcohol is a critical factor in many sailing fatalities