Marine mammals such as beluga, bowhead whales and narwhals will be at risk as shipping increases through their Arctic habitats – made possible by the shrinking sea ice, a new study has found. The study, published early in July by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, was conducted by researchers from the universities [...]
Transport Minister Nusrat Ghani is urging maritime charities across the UK to enter this year’s Rescue Boat Grant Fund competition, which she launched at Shepperton Marina yesterday (10 July 2018). Apply for an Inshore and inland rescue boat grant The fund is now in its fifth year, and so far has given charities £3.6 million, [...]
Rivers, lakes or broads projects which contribute to the improvement of a national park could receive a £2,000 or £500 grant as part of the annual Park Protector Award scheme sponsored by the Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust. Whether the project is improving biodiversity, restoring built or natural heritage, protecting or campaigning against a threat, promoting [...]
Just 17 years after the fanfare of their re-opening two of Scotland's major canals could close and revert to their stagnant full-of-rubbish condition due to a lack of use. An Asset Management Strategy published on 21st June by Scottish Canals, says the Forth & Clyde and Union canals, restored in 2001 at a cost of [...]
Britain's Susie Goodall (DHL Starlight) meets two veteran competitors from the original Sunday Times Golden Globe Race 50 years before. Left to right: Alex Carozzo (ITA) Susie Goodall and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston who won that race and became the first man to sail solo non-stop around the globe. Photo: Tim Bishop French sailor [...]
Adrift's director talks to Classic Sailor's Guy Venables about the realism of the sea and onboard scenes from the new movie, opening in UK cinemas this weekend 29 June 2018. This is the first video for our new You Tube account so please share it around! [/fusion_youtube]
2018, Dir Baltasar Kormakur, Sony Pictures, UK12, DVD, 92 min It is with trepidation that the sailor approaches a sailing film. All too often realisms are compromised for the sake of safety, cost or general ignorance. Not so in Adrift, a life affirming, tragic and uplifting film based around a couple’s (played by Shailene Woodley [...]
She was originally intended to be a dhow! Robin Knox-Johnston and a couple of fellow Merchant Navy officers had admired the graceful craft of the Persian Gulf and thought it would be good to sail one home. Luckily Alan Villiers persuaded them that such a boat would have no resale value, and some good looking [...]
A Cornish sailing charity has announced the official launch of its new Solent-based racing division, and is calling out for injured veterans to get on board – the cahrity has also announced a campaign to raise £100K for its new boat (see below). Turn to Starboard uses sail training to support Armed Forces personnel affected [...]
