Sail training providers across the UK are warning the cost of proposed changes to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) ‘Sport and Pleasure Code of Practice’ could have a ‘devastating’…
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New AIS MOB device rule affecting sailors
Big changes to marine radio device rules are planned to be brought into the UK. The only MOB AIS devices allowed will be those that incorporate DSC on Ch70.
What I learned skippering on my first extended cruise: one teenage sailor shares his story
Teenage sailor Jack Gore makes a first extended trip in company with his family and other yacht club members on an East Coast cruise
Launch of Sunsail’s sailing club prizes for 2025 at RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Up to £6,000 can be won by sailing charities and RYA sailing and yacht clubs with the best grassroots initiative, plus £2,000 runner-up prizes. Apply online for Sunsail's Funding the
Coroner calls for boat law to deter drunk sailing
A coroner has raised concerns about the lack of legislation prohibiting the use of alcohol or drugs by those helming a vessel for private or pleasure use, following the death…
Southwold Sailing Club launches fundraising appeal to “Save Our Slip”
As it celebrates its 75th year, the not-for-profit Southwold Sailing Club (SSC) is crowdfunding to replace its slipway and "secure its future."
Becoming a Day Skipper
From classroom conundrums to night-time navigation, dinghy instructor Margaret Norris decides to give big boats a go
Pearl anniversary flag visits 60 National Coastwatch Institution stations in style
A 2,000-plus mile, station-to-station relay in honour of the National Coastwatch Institution's 30th anniversary year saw volunteer watchkeepers find innovative ways to pass on a specially-commissioned flag.
Guernsey boat owners revolt against ‘hefty increases’ to mooring charges
Recreational boat owners are campaigning against any future increases above inflation by the Guernsey Ports.
“It was like doing a MOB recovery wearing a neck brace” – says Round the Island Race 2024 man overboard skipper
As if this year’s Round the Island Race wasn’t tough enough for competitors with winds gusting 45mph and a rough seastate with 3-4m waves, one boat had the additional challenge…
“Tough conditions” for Round the Island Race sailors and lifeboat crews providing safety cover
"The weather may not have been on our side for parts of the day, but what an incredible experience had by all", said a spokesperson from one of the many…
Theo, 6, circumnavigates island singlehanded in his ‘Spidey’ boat – painted in Spiderman colours
Theo Geddes, aged 6, sailed solo around Hilbre Island at the mouth of the Dee Estuary to raise money for the RNLI, in his Optimist dinghy painted in Spiderman colours
Geoff Holt completes his ‘finishing the dream’ circumnavigation
After 25 days at sea, circumnavigating the UK coastline, quadriplegic adventurer Geoff Holt and his team have returned to St. Katharine Docks, London
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…
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…
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…
“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.
Tragic loss of man overboard sailor near Port of Dover
Mick Savage had been sailing his 1980s Westerly Konsort, Konsorted, when he was reported overboard from his yacht on 1 April, just outside Port of Dover.
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
“I saved two other sailors on my boat’s maiden voyage”
Gilbert Park’s maiden voyage in his Mitchell Classique 28 culminates in the rescue of two men from the water after their yacht sank