Author: Dan Houston

  • The future of UK Red Diesel

    The future of UK Red Diesel

      An update from the Cruising Association   The Cruising Association’s Regulations and Technical Services group (RATS) has been in communication with HMRC and confirmed, as a result of the March Budget Statement, that it is… […]

  • Imray – new Med series

    Imray’s handy A2 sized chart pack coverage (which includes a free mobile download of Imray Digital Charts for the area for use in our Imray Navigator app) now extends to cover all of Mediterranean Spain and… […]

  • Sue Farrer – Eight Bells

    Sue Farrer – Eight Bells

    We were very sad to hear of the death of Sue Farrer who, with her husband Peter, was a stalwart of the Old Gaffers Association and a huge force for good (and fun) in the… […]

  • The Rigging Handbook – by Brion Toss

    The Rigging Handbook – by Brion Toss

    Incorporationg The Rigger’s Apprentice and The Rigger’s Locker “Once every few generations a writer comes along who adds to the real body of knowledge available to the ropeworking world, and here indeed is a first… […]

  • ESailing Championships at RYA Dinghy Show

    ESailing Championships at RYA Dinghy Show

    Press release from RYA: Following the success of last year’s eSailing World and GBR National Championships, the RYA are pleased to once again be partnering with World Sailing and Virtual Regatta, the leading digital sailing platform, for the… […]

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    +44(0)1872 580022 – Email: Skippers@classic-sailing.co.uk Main image: Tecla in Icleand, Maria Cerrudo Europe’s Secret Sailing Grounds – Top 10 If we asked an ordinary person in the street to name a sailing holiday company we… […]

  • GET TICKETS FOR THE SOUTH COAST BOAT SHOW

    GET TICKETS FOR THE SOUTH COAST BOAT SHOW

    GET TICKETS AND BOOK APPOINTMENTS FOR THE SOUTH COAST BOAT SHOW Tickets are now available for the South Coast Boat Show, via southcoastboatshow.com. Entry to this exclusive event is free. Plus, those attending can book… […]

  • Ambitious vision for Marine industry

    British Marine Press release  Following the announcement of its first ever National Agenda, British Marine has today (4 February 2020) launched an ambitious plan to drive its vision of a thriving industry delivering amazing on… […]

  • Coastguard Form CG66 transfers to RYA

    Coastguard Form CG66 transfers to RYA

    Death of CG66 As the 2020 sailing season approaches, the Regulations and Technical Services committee (RATS) of the Cruising Association (CA) reminds cruising sailors that the voluntary safety information scheme known as CG66 (after the… […]