About Dan Houston

Dan Houston is the founding editor of Classic Sailor magazine. A lifelong sailor who worked on boats before he took up journalism, he has worked in newspapers and magazines since 1986.

A letter from Henley

2021-04-06T12:05:06+01:00February 17th, 2021|News|

Henley Traditional Boat Festival was Covid-cancelled last year but hopes to return over the weekend of 27th to 30th August. 2021. Here is a letter from Henley leading light and organiser Judy, Lady McAlpine: Dear supporter, The speed at which vaccines are being delivered bodes well for the future.  While few now underestimate Covid-19 and [...]

Italian and European regatta circuit 2021

2021-02-16T22:06:19+00:00February 16th, 2021|News|

The Italian vintage sailing association, AIVE – ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA VELE D'EPOCA, is proud to present the official 2021 regatta calendar. Chaired by Pier Maria Giusteschi Conti, the Italian Classic Yacht Association is a member of CIM (International Mediterranean Committee), the organization in charge of issuing and supervising the rules that govern classic yacht racing since [...]

Arthur Beale February FLASH SALE!

2021-02-03T16:38:49+00:00February 1st, 2021|Business News|

It’s a rare event, but Arthur Beale are actually having a SALE! From 1st February - 7th February 2021 we are offering 20% OFF EVERYTHING on our website! This is an unique opportunity not to be missed, so if you have been eyeing up one of our Beerenberg Pullovers, or in need of a new [...]

£2.5m Scots Marine and Outdoor Tourism Restart Fund

2021-01-29T19:39:23+00:00January 29th, 2021|Business News|

Published on: 28 January 2021 A £2.5 million fund to help adventure and marine tourism businesses in Scotland prepare for the 2021 season has been launched today by VisitScotland. The new Marine and Outdoor Tourism Restart Fund will be administered by VisitScotland on behalf of the Scottish Government in partnership with sector groups Wild Scotland [...]

What’s in store at the Virtual RYA Dinghy Show 2021

2021-01-29T12:18:17+00:00January 29th, 2021|News|

 The virtual RYA Dinghy Show presented by Suzuki (27-28 February) will host over 80 exhibitors including class associations, boat builders, holidays companies and some of the biggest names in marine retail. As well as the expert talks, a free ticket to the show gives visitors access to two virtual exhibitor halls to browse dinghies, get [...]

Armada chart drawings saved for UK

2021-06-25T18:59:45+01:00January 27th, 2021|Heritage|

Ten incredibly rare chart drawings that show in stages the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, a defining moment in the creation of England’s maritime identity, have been saved from export Last-ditch campaign raised £600,000 in two months, including £212,800 from the National Heritage Memorial Fund, and £200,000 from the Art Fund Members of [...]

Boot Düsseldorf cancels this year

2021-01-29T17:10:54+00:00January 21st, 2021|News|

Having announced late last year that it would move to the Spring of 2021 the huge German-based water sports trade fair boot Düsseldorf has cancelled this year's event due to the ongoing pandemic and the worldwide lockdown measures. The next boot will open its doors from 22 to 30 January 2022. "The continuing high level [...]

50 boats with 360° cameras to create a virtual Cowes week

2021-01-29T16:43:33+00:00January 19th, 2021|News|

Cowes Week announces Connected Cowes - a 5G Project Covering sailing from a spectator's viewpoint has always been difficult but the Connected Cowes 5G Project will see high definition 360° cameras fitted to 50 boats at this year's regatta. Each of those cameras will beam back real-time, high definition pictures to the Cowes Live TV [...]

Safety first for JST’s SV Tenacious

2021-01-29T13:36:28+00:00January 16th, 2021|News|

Arco Professional Safety Services supports the Jubilee Sailing Trust with advice and equipment for the safe operation of the only sea-going tall ship designed, built and sailed by a mixed-ability crew. Arco Professional Safety Services has supported the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) with free consultancy on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training since 2017. The [...]

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