Foreigners in Turkey must now carry a passport valid for at least 60 days beyond the “duration of stay” of their e-Visa or Residence Permit, the Cruising Association warns.
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
Boat fire leaves man with severe burns
A 58-year-old man suffered burns to his hands, feet and face after a fire in a diesel heater broke out on his yacht
All aboard the 2016 London Boat Show
Around 400 boats will be showcased at the 2016 London Boat Show, from 8-17 January, including the restored PBO Project Boat Hantu Biru
The 30th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers wraps up in Saint Lucia
In an emotional evening, with many winners and a surprise proposal, the 30th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) prize-giving party brought the rally to a close for another year
2018 Golden Globe Race – more details announced
"Interest in this retro race has struck a chord with so many sailors around the world," says 2018 Golden Globe Race founder Don McIntyre
Highs and lows from a record-breaking anniversary ARC
There have been many dramas since the ARC yachts set sail from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Yet the vast majority of participants enjoyed a safe passage, and spirits were high…
Ben Ainslie’s new test boat capsize damage
Damage was sustained to a section of the wing of Ben Ainslie Racing team's new T2 test boat, which is expected to be out of action until the New Year.
Ben Ainslie’s new boat T2: ‘A fighter jet on water’
T2 - Ben Ainslie's latest test boat - will fly on foils the size of a wakeboard, whilst lifting the weight of a fully occupied London taxi.
Warning after spike in outboard engine thefts
Boat owners are being urged to stay vigilant following a ‘spike in thefts’ of large outboard engines.
South coast rescue of yacht with rigging failure
The yacht had a serious rigging failure and was in danger of losing her mast in 'atrocious' weather conditions
New St Kilda yacht race announced
The St Kilda Challenge will see the first ever yacht race held from North Uist to the isolated island group and back again.
Urgent charity yacht sale
A yacht that was donated by a Jersey boat owner to help raise funds for shelters for migrants and refugees who are facing a cold winter in Calais camps, is…
UK Coastguard attends bus beach crash in County Down
UK Coastguard staff attended the scene at Strangford Lough, County Down after a bus crashed and landed on the beach
Clipper Race crew suffers suspected broken ribs
Clipper Race crew member Michael Gaskin, from the West Midlands, sustained suspected broken ribs after he fell by the helming position in rough seas and 35 knots of wind
East Cowes redevelopment plans to become a reality
The project has been made possible by the completion of the outer breakwater, and will comprise a new 400-berth marina and major shoreside development, named Victoria Quay
Cowes announced as Solitaire du Figaro UK stop
In 2016, the Solitaire du Figaro race will stopover in Cowes on the Isle of Wight for the first time in the event's 47-year history
Evacuation of four crew from ARC yacht Magritte
The Magritte crew were evacuated onto the cargo ship SCL Basilea, which is now en route to Spain. The yacht was abandoned at approximate position 16 44.36N 027 27.82W.
Tribute to Admiral Mary Barton
The Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) has paid tribute to its former Commodore, Admiral Mary Barton, who died on 1 December, just a few days before her 95th birthday.
Sinking cargo ship towed to safety
The UK Coastguard received a Mayday call last night from the cargo ship EMS Majestic, which was taking on water and sinking 13 miles south east of Eastbourne
Rio 2016-selected sailor to undergo cancer treatment
Following medical tests, it has been confirmed that the British Sailing Team’s 470 Olympic campaigner Elliot Willis has unfortunately been diagnosed with bowel cancer.