Category: News
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Zoom talks from Arthur Beale
Building and Sailing a Traditional Wooden Boat in The Arctic: An expedition to Jan Mayen and East Greenland. London Chandlers Arthur Beale has announced that boatbuilder and arctic sailor Will Stirling will be giving a… […]
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Return to the water
Boaters urged to take a considerate and cautious approach as we return to the water. The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) warmly welcomes a return to the water following the Prime Minister’s announcement, on May 10… […]
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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… […]
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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… […]
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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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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… […]
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Fife yachts sale low
Two Fife classic boats were sold at auction in Paris today together raising little more than the lower price expected for the smaller vessel. The beautifully restored 1908 15-M Mariska sold for €320,000 (£272,000) while… […]
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National Historic Ships teams up with Pellew people
National Historic Ships UK (NHS-UK) has announced that the Falmouth Pilot Cutter CIC has joined as a new partner for the final season of the Shipshape Heritage Training Partnership 2 (SHTP 2) project – a… […]
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Maldon’s barges face mooring fees hike
From the Society for Sailing Barge Research Blog Maldon District Council – E Petition – Increase in charges for mooring barges and parking cars on Hythe Quay The Thames Sailing Barge Trust and other barge… […]