The UK Coastguard is advising sailors to have at least two independent means of contacting them following a lengthy operation involving a French boat which sent out multiple VHF DSC…
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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
Refit for Sir Alec Rose’s Lively Lady ahead of 50th anniversary celebrations
Lively Lady is to undergo a major refit with the Hayling Yacht Company as preparations get underway to mark the 50th anniversary of Sir Alec Rose's historic circumnavigation
Yachts warned of imminent gale risk
Sailors are warned to check their boats before the weekend as a Force 9 gale is expected
Northumberland offshore wind farm at Blyth approved
A new offshore wind farm at Blyth, off the coast of Northumberland, has been approved and will be complete by the end of 2017
Sailors sought to volunteer for the Great British Beach Clean
The Marine Conservation Society is asking for sailors, as well as other beach-lovers to volunteer to join them on the beaches for the Great British Beach Clean in September. The…
Cruisers invited to try racing at Cowes Week
Organisers of Cowes Week are inviting sailors who may have never raced before to join in the final Saturday of Cowes Week on 13 August 2016
TUI Group to sell Sunsail
International tourism and holiday company TUI Group has announced plans to sell its Specialist Group including sailing charter company Sunsail, but holidays not affected
Rules for watching dolphins and whales
The Marina Management Organisation has issued a reminder to sailors of the rules on watching dolphins and whales, which are protected species
Northern Boat Show dates confirmed
The Northern Boat Show in Liverpool will be held from 3 to 5 June 2016, coinciding with the International Mersey River Festival