Sailing and yacht clubs across the UK can enter Sunsail's Funding the Future compettion to win up to £6,000. Entries close on 31 July 2024
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Sailors and boaters asked to report basking shark sightings
The Shark Trust is asking for basking shark sightings to be reported to help understand more about the most heavily protected shark in UK and EU waters
Ken Fowler: How I circumnavigated every island in England and Wales in a 4m dinghy!
RS Aero sailor Ken Fowler is the first person to sail solo around every island in England and Wales. He explains how he did it
Best boats for sailing around the UK: sail & power
Duncan Kent chooses the best sail and motor boats under 40ft for circumnavigating the islands of Britain and Ireland
Withdrawal of Admiralty paper charts delayed until 2030
The withdrawal of Admiralty paper charts is to be delayed until at least 2030 to allow for the development of digital alternatives
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
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
Tributes to the remarkable Hilary Lister
Hilary Lister, the first disabled woman to circumnavigate Britain, has died at the age of 46
Falmouth Week Regatta
The regatta takes place during the annual Falmouth Week
PBO Ask the Experts LIVE returns to Beaulieu Boatjumble
The largest outdoor sale of boating items in Europe - Beaulieu Boatjumble - returns on 22 April 2018, along with PBO's Ask the Experts LIVE
Environment Agency seeks boaters’ views on 5 year navigation charges plan
Boaters who keep their vessels on Environment Agency (EA) run waterways have until 26 January 2018 to make their views known
Southampton marina staff given award for rescue
The marina staff at Shamrock Quay rescued unconscious boat owner Chrissie Cockburn after she lost her balance and fell from a pontoon into the water
Preserving the heritage of the Broads
The £4 million Water, Mills and Marshes project will preserve and promote heritage sites in the Broads National Park
The most at risk wrecks in England
The recently published Heritage at Risk Register reveals four of the 52 protected wreck sites around England's coast are under threat
Lock at Port Solent to temporarily close next year
Premier Marinas is advising berth holders that the lock at Port Solent Marina will be temporarily closed for maintenance from the end of January
Sailing clubs encouraged to apply for Funding the Future prize
Sailing clubs across the UK have until the end of November to enter the Sunsail Funding the Future competition which aims to support grassroots sailing
New codes of practice to improve fishing safety introduced
From today (23 October), three new codes of practice have been introduced to improve safety for everyone in the fishing industry
Musto sold to Helly Hansen
Norwegian technical outdoor firm, Helly Hansen has bought the British brand Musto as part of its plans to become the world's leading suppliers of sailing clothing and technical wear
Golden Globe Race 2018 will start in France after organisers fail to secure UK financing
The Golden Globe Race 2018 will now start from Les Sables d’Olonne in the Vendée, after event organisers failed to secure financial backing for a UK start