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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
So we're excited to announce something we've been working on for quite awhile, The Off Center Crew writes — The Worldwide Classic Boat Show . . . The lifeblood of this field is provided by festivals, shows, schools, museums, boatbuilders and many other artisans, publications and organizations. The truth is, we haven't all been as [...]
The RYA has announced that bookings for this year’s RYA Cruising Conference, to be held on 21 March 2021, are now open! The online event has a packed schedule to interest regular and novice cruisers alike. Topics will include real-life stories from fellow cruisers, as well as practical cruising advice from the RYA experts and [...]
This incredible photo captured by Mark Price shows St Ives lifeboat crew in their all-weather Shannon class lifeboat Nora Stachura and RNLI Lifeguard Barney Stevens on a rescue watercraft tackling the mountainous waves and swell off Cornwall on October 28. Storm surge rescues At the end of October, Hurricane Epsilon brought major waves, strong [...]
Some 17 Sailability and OnBoard venues throughout England will receive individual grants of up to £10,000 for projects that aim to tackle inequalities in sport and help reduce the negative impact of Covid-19. The £150,000 of National Lottery Funding was awarded to the RYA from the Sport England Tackling Inequalities Fund which benefits organisations running [...]
The INGRID ABERY SAILING CALENDAR 2021 is now available! Recently awarded a Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society, photographer Ingrid has hand-picked twenty five artistic, dramatic, classic and modern regatta images. Popular events featured include Classics at Les Voiles de St Tropez, J-Class yachts racing at St Barths Bucket, their World Championship in Newport, RI and at the Royal [...]
