Category: News
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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston slams VAT for boats coming home
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE takes up the cudgel on behalf of cruising sailors In a letter published in The Times newspaper today, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Patron of the Cruising Association (CA), highlights the devastating effect… […]
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New sponsor for YJA Yachtsman and Young Sailor of the Year Awards
Stoneways Marine steps up for return of YJA Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards! After that hiatus which 2020 was in so many ways, the YJA Yachtsman of the Year… […]
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Round the Island Race 2021 slow uptake
BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE YACHT RACE scheduled for 3rd July 2021 is only half full despite celebrating its 90th anniversary Although this year is the 90th anniversary of this famous yacht race so far entries have been… […]
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£80K grant for Lowestoft’s sailing trawler Excelsior
Excelsior Trust, based in Lowestoft has received a grant of £80,000 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help the organisation recover and reopen. The vessel Excelsior, has reached its centenary this year… […]
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Cruising prizes
The Cruising Association’s (CA) annual Log Competition is one of the most important events in its calendar, dating back to the 1920s. There are nine prestigious trophies awarded to members for the best log of… […]
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Cockwells celebrating 25 years
Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding in Cornwall is celebrating 25 years in business. Cockwells custom-builds superyacht tenders and Duchy motor launches (a semi-production brand which it says combines the classical lines with modern luxury). The… […]
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New Weather Station for Cowes
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) and OceanWise Ltd have completed a Stakeholder Benefit project to install two environmental monitoring stations on the River Medina. CHC says the new monitoring stations are designed to provide harbour users… […]
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Letter from Brixham
I am delighted to let you know that the Brixham Heritage Regatta is ON! It will be held over the late May bank holiday: 29th/30th May. As the ‘Roadmap’ appears to be steadily progressing along… […]
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Marking 406Day
Ocean Signal and distributor Ocean Safety join forces to help new boaters and hikers understand the benefits of life-saving 406 MHz EPIRBs and PLBs Today, on April 6th, UK marine safety specialists Ocean Signal and… […]