A yacht sailing in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust is now half way through its UK circumnavigation
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Marinas offering more fuel choice: FAME-free fuel and white diesel
Marinas around the UK are changing the way they sell diesel in response to demand for different types of fuel and for more information about the fuel
Southampton Boat Show opens this weekend
Europe’s largest festival of boating sails into Southampton this weekend. The 47th Southampton Boat Show opens to the public on Saturday 12 September 2015
EU considering DIY antifouling ban
The European Union could ban the use of antifouling by DIY boat owners. Help the British Coatings Federation stop this happening by taking this survey
Man jailed for hoax calls to Coastguard
A man in Scotland has been jailed for four months for making hoax calls to the UK Coastguard
New Thames Estuary buoyage
Buoyage for the East Swin in the Thames Estuary is being moved to keep yachts away from a live firing range, according to the East Coast Pilot
Met Office contract for BBC weather forecasts ends
The Met Office's contract to provide weather forecasts for the BBC has been terminated, but retains other BBC contracts for critical services
Stinging jellyfish increase may be sign of climate change
2015 is a bumper year for jellyfish, including poisonous 'Man-o-war' jellyfish, which could be a sign of climate change, according to marine charity
Folkboat Week set for record entries
The 50th Annual Folkboat Week looks set to exceed expectations with over 57 boats entered
Can you recover a man overboard? Seminar to look at methods
The Cruising Association will be hosting a seminar on man overboard recovery for short-handed crews by Jonty and Carol Pearce