The Second Sea LordVice Admiral Jonathan Woodcock OBE has recently updated the Royal Navy’s recognition of the MVS by issuing a new Defence Instruction and Notice. This reiterates a previous…
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Eco-friendly hull cleaning
Yachts in the Solent can now get the antifouling stripped of their hull with a new, environmentally-friendly blasting process
Whitehaven Marina maintenance closure
Whitehaven Marina in Cumbria will be closing its lock doors for maintenance for two weeks in February and March 2016
Edinburgh Marina development approved
A 300-berth marina and community boatyard close to the centre of Edinburgh has been approved after an initial rejection earlier in 2015
Newquay civilian search and rescue helicopter service launched
The Newquay civilian UK search and rescue (SAR) helicopter service will operate from the new Coastguard SAR base at Cornwall Airport Newquay from January 2016
New Scottish charter company launched
A new yacht charter company has just been launched in north west Scotland. Torridon Yacht Charter offers a Hanse 385, as well as a luxury cottage next to the water,…
Yacht builders create Biblical Ark for charity
Noah's Ark, at least a scaled-down replica of it, has been delivered to Totton School after it was built by Hamble Yacht Services for the 800th Lord Mayor's Show
London Boat Show offers chance to get afloat
The 2016 London Boat Show will offer visitors the chance to get afloat on the 'Mediterranean Bay' to try out new kit and techniques
Phil Sharp sets Length of Britain sailing record
Jersey's Vendée Globe hopeful Phil Sharp and his crew raced from Land's End to John O'Groats in just under 84 hours, setting the inaugural record
20-year plan for River Thames improvements
The Port of London Authority has unveiled an ambitious plan to develop use of the Thames, including improvements to navigation