The cost of materials and general overheads, impacted by Britain’s departure from the European Unit (Brexit), the Covid-19 pandemic and Ukraine war, along with falling student numbers have been cited…
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Pip Hare: “I am looking for a top 10 finish in the 2024 Vendée Globe”
British skipper Pip Hare says she plans to "maximise every opportunity" to achieve a top 10 finish in the 2024 Vendée Globe
Plymouth sailor, who was rescued off the French coast, appeals for help in getting his boat home
Plymouth sailor Paul Easby, who was rescued from his Hurley 22 off the coast of France, is now trying to recover his boat and is appealing for help
Bob Shepton receives OCC Lifetime Award
The Reverend Bob Shepton, who has spent decades sailing and climbing in the high latitudes, has been honoured by the Ocean Cruising Club
Safety warning after dinghy catches fire
The owner of a dinghy that caught fire while it was being stored onboard his yacht, is warning others to check cabin soles are kept clear of grease or oil
Circumnavigator Bill Pinkney dies aged 87
Bill Pinkney, who was the first black sailor to sail around the world solo via the five great southern capes, has died
Ocean Globe Race 2023: everything you need to know
The Ocean Globe Race will see 14 boats and their crews circumnavigating the world without the use of modern equipment, in the spirit of the 1973 Whitbread Race
What the indefinite delay of the UKCA mark means for boat buying and selling
Alasdair Reay, CEO of HPi-CEproof Ltd, explains what the indefinite delay in the introduction of the UKCA mark means for cross-Channel sales of second-hand boats
Belling gas hobs on boats: urgent safety notice
Owners of boats with a Belling gas hob installed after May 2019 are being urged to stop using them and to disconnect the gas supply due to a fault with…
Raymarine ACU-150/ACU-400 Autopilot system recall
Boaters who own a Raymarine ACU-150/ACU-400 Autopilot, which was manufactured between June-July 2022, are being asked to return them due to a fault
New bursaries and courses launched by the Boat Building Academy
The Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis has unveiled new courses and bursaries for students and local people
Cold water swimming gear: Everything you need to take the plunge all year round
There’s no better way to lift the spirits than an outdoor swim. Whether you’re a dipper or a swimmer, the experience leaves you tingling all day. I’ve been cold water…