Category: News

  • Marking 406Day

    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… […]

  • Americans’ plan to scrap paper charts

    Americans’ plan to scrap paper charts

     NOAA’s five year plan to cease publishing paper charts and electronic PDF images – Raster charts Digital updates are easier, quicker, and increase mariner safety – it says The USA’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration… […]

  • A letter from Henley

    A letter from Henley

    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… […]

  • Italian and European regatta circuit 2021

    Italian and European regatta circuit 2021

    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… […]

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

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

     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… […]

  • Boot Düsseldorf cancels this year

    Boot Düsseldorf cancels this year

    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… […]

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

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

    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… […]

  • Safety first for JST’s SV Tenacious

    Safety first for JST’s SV Tenacious

    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… […]

  • A Worldwide Classic Boat Show . . . 

    A Worldwide Classic Boat Show . . . 

    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… […]