Lecea, which manufacturers Pirolec Red Rocket Parachute Flare L-35, is recalling all devices marked with lot number 113 after a sailor was killed after firing the flare
Katy Stickland
Editor
Calor Gas discontinues its 4.5kg butane cylinders
Calor Gas has announced it is discontinuing its 4.5kg butane cylinders, which are popular amongst sailors and boaters
Wooden boat builders urged to take part in survey
Wooden boat builders in the UK are being asked to take part in a skills survey to help shape the future of the industry
Riders of jet skis who drive recklessly could face a two year jail term under new laws
From 31 March 2023, anyone caught driving jet skis, speed boats and other recreational and personal watercraft dangerously could face up to two years in prison and an unlimited fine
Would you circumnavigate Britain in an electric RIB? Harry Besley plans to!
Harry Besley has announced plans to circumnavigate Britain in an electric rigid inflatable boat (eRIB) to raise awareness of zero emissions propulsion
Long term UK cruisers in Europe face paying VAT twice on boats
UK sailors who have cruised continually in Europe for over three years without returning to the UK have until the end of 2021 to bring their vessels home or face…
Fresh water supply guidelines – New best practice document issued
New guidelines have been issued on how to use water facilities safety in marinas, boatyards, sailing centres, canals and other inland waterways.
2019 Panerai British Classic Week
Entry applications are now open for the Panerai British Classic Week, which takes place in Cowes in July
5th Poole Harbour Boat Show
Poole Harbour Boat Show, in association with Sunseeker, is promising watersport taster sessions, over 100 boats on display, powerboat racing and much more
2019 British Motor Yacht Show
The British Motor Yacht Show at Swanwick Marina will feature brands such as Princess, Sunseeker and Fairline
Chichester Marina Boat Show
The Chichester Marina Boat Show and Watersports Festival will be held over the weekend of 27-28 April 2019 at Premiers' Chichester Marina
South Coast Boat Show
Organisers say May's South Coast Boat Show at Southampton is aimed at "serious buyers"
RYA Dinghy Show
Tickets are now on sale for the RYA Dinghy Show 2019
Flares Disposal Day at Brighton Marina
Do you have old flares that you need to get rid of? Brighton Marina is holding a disposal day
Bavaria Yachts sold: 800 jobs secured
Bavaria Yachts has announced it has been bought by a private equity fund, securing 800 jobs in Germany and France
Tributes to the remarkable Hilary Lister
Hilary Lister, the first disabled woman to circumnavigate Britain, has died at the age of 46
Maldon Town Regatta
Tow your trailer-sailer to Maldon in Essex to take part in the famous town regatta on 22 September and you could be in with a chance of winning the PBO…
Swanwick Used Boat Show
Running concurrently with the Southampton Boat Show, the Swanwick Used Boat Show will feature both power and sail boats
Sailing 2,000 miles using just the sun, wind and water
Solo sailor Bjorn Bertoft will cruise the Baltic Sea during his 100 Sun Wind Water adventure using just renewable power
Falmouth Week Regatta
The regatta takes place during the annual Falmouth Week