Practical Boat Owner (PBO) editor Katy Stickland has added another feather to her cap – as the new chairman of the Yachting Journalists Association (YJA).
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Celebrate unsung heroes of the boating community with the revamped RYA Awards
From inspirational volunteers to thriving and forward-thinking clubs, the RYA awards aim to celebrate all those going the extra mile to support our boating community.
Citizens urged to report marine life sightings after colour-changing octopus spotted
Footage of a rarely-filmed curled octopus captured changing colour on a Welsh beach has prompted scientists to ask for more people to join their Seasearch programme to help identify changing…
“Significant change” in laws for non-EU sailors cruising in Greece
The requirement to check into and out of every controlled port in Greece for non-EU yachts has now been removed for sailors who can demonstrate the status of Union Goods…
UK National Service: RNLI says it will need to “consider carefully what any involvement in a scheme which mandated volunteering might look like”
Following a surprise election campaign pledge to reintroduce National Service for 18 years olds, the RNLI says it would need to "consider carefully what any involvement in a scheme which…
Grassroots sailing club needs support to survive: Save Weir Wood Sailing Club
Sailor, author and broadcaster Tom Cunliffe has thrown his support behind a campaign to 'Save Weir Wood Sailing Club' in East Sussex from closure.
Chance for Northern Ireland boaters to get rid of expired marine flares
"Whilst a long-term solution is still needed and welcomed, this will provide some immediate respite and improve safety for all boat users across Northern Ireland..." Boaters can safely dispose of…
Major fire at Cockwells’ boat-builders production facility
Multiple crews from Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service tackled a significant fire at Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding Ltd production facility, near Falmouth
Aina Bauza sets new solo transatlantic record
Aina Bauza has become the first solo sailor to set the World Sailing Speed Record Council's Cadiz to San Salvador record in a monohull. It took the Spanish sailor just…
Freya Terry rescued following the knockdown of her yacht just days after starting her solo circumnavigation around Great Britain and Ireland
Freya Terry was sailing towards Padstow in her SHE 31 when the boat's engine failed while fighting the tide; the yacht was then knocked down
RNLI issues “condition check” warning to sailors after yacht loss
The RNLI has warned sailors to check weather conditions before leaving port after the loss of a yacht that grounded on rocks near Newburn Bridge, Hartlepool, amidst a busy weekend…
No killcord or lifejackets were worn during a powerboat crash which killed a woman and child
An investigation into the deaths of a woman and a child following a powerboat accident has found that killcords and lifejackets were not in use when the boat lost control
Flagships of the Year announced by National Historic Ships UK
Four historic vessels from around the UK have been designated as the National Historic Ships UK's Flagships for 2024
Dorset sailing club in £4m bid to save outdoor centre
Hengistbury Head Outdoors Centre (HHOEC), on the shores of Christchurch harbour, closed during Covid, after decades of running sailing and adventure courses for the community. Now, in what would be…
“End the discharge of raw sewage” – Sports join forces to demand clean UK water
The issue of water pollution has led to seven UK organisations, including the Royal Yachting Association, to join forces as The Clean Water Sports Alliance and call for change.
Warning to check the shore power cable every time you plug it into your boat
Boat owners are being urged to check the shore power cable before plugging in to stay vigilant against wet wiring
British sailor Pip Hare’s Vendee Globe ‘full throttle’ challenge is in jeopardy
Vendee Globe 2024 challenger Pip Hare may have to "throttle-back on performance" and jeopardise a world sailing record bid unless new funding can be found
Plan for Endurance 2 – a replica of Ernest Shackleton ship
Marine archaeologist Mensun Bound has teamed up with round-the-world sailor Enda O'Coineen for a global philanthropic project to build a modern-day replica of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance
The crew of Maiden makes history again by becoming the first all-female team to win a round the world yacht race
The crew of Maiden has taken gold in the Ocean Globe Race becoming the first all-female team to win a round the world yacht race
Discarded trawl net to blame for the total loss of a 42ft yacht in southern Ireland
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) report concluded that a discarded trawl net "was the root cause" of the loss of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42i, Inish Ceinn