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British Classic Yacht Club at Cowes 2018
Despite a frustrated start, due to lack of wind, which postponed the inshore race until after 2pm there were 51 yachts on the start line of the fourth day of the British Classic Yacht Club’s 2018 Cowes regatta. This was the inshore race, often contested well into the shallows against the tide, pitting a navigator’s […]
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Vote for Marine Conservation Zones
The government is asking the public if 41 sites in English seas should be protected as Marine Conservation Zones. Zones are deemed as places of great importance to ocean health and marine species which have little or no protection from damaging activities. AND WE HAVE UNTIL FRIDAY JULY 20 TO VOTE Humpback whales, angelsharks, seahorses, puffins […]
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Golden Globe – the 36ft Rustlers are ahead
Day 16 – Dateline: 16 July 2018 Lanzarote Canaries Philippe Péché (above) and his Rustler 36 PRB is being pushed hard by Mark Slats (Ophen Maverick) as the Golden Globe Race fleet enjoy glorious trade wind conditions on the run south towards the Cape Verde Islands. They and 3rd placed French veteran Jean-Luc Van Den Heede, […]
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MAIB alert after throw bag line fails
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued an industrywide safety warning after faults were discovered in RIBER throw bag rescue lines during a safety drill. The 15-m polypropylene line parted when it was used in a capsize drill at Warrington Rowing Club at Halton Baths in Cheshire. The line parted because it […]
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Pin Mill Sailing Barge Match 2018
The 57th Pin Mill Sailing Barge Match took place on June 23rd. The conditions were quite unusual in that there was steady north to north west breeze that made for very rapid progress down the River Orwell from Pin Mill to the Port of Felixstowe and out to sea. However that made the return quite […]
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Fun in the sun at the Barcelona Puig
Barcelona says goodbye to its visiting legends of the sea as the 11th Puig Vela Clàssica finishes. Halloween, Guia, Argos, Peter and Marigan are proclaimed winners. More than 40 boats from seven countries competed over three days for one of the most prestigious trophies in the Mediterranean. Unique meeting offers townspeople and tourists the most […]
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Ships in ice-free Arctic zones threaten marine mammals
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 […]
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Minister Launches 2018’s Rescue Boat Fund
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, […]
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National Parks £2000 award for improvement projects
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 […]
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Scots Canals could close
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 […]
