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James Wharram – Eight Bells
James Wharram designer and sailor of catamarans has died […]
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Italy imports illegal teak
ITALIAN TRADERS DEFY THE LAW AND SANCTIONS TO KEEP IMPORTING TEAK FROM MYANMAR LONDON: Italy has been exposed at the heart of an ongoing trade in illicit timber from Myanmar, in defiance of both EU trade regulations and sanctions imposed in response to the violent military coup earlier this year. In the new report The […]
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Voluntary No Anchoring Zone proposed for Studland Bay
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) responds to plans from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Habitat Protection Strategy. The RYA has responded to habitat protection plans from the MMO on Studland BayMCZ. The MMO has stated that the strategy ‘aims to protect the designated features of the MCZ and […]
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RYA Dinghy Show 2022
The RYA Dinghy Show is becoming the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show presented by Suzuki, for 2022 as it heads to Farnborough International for the first time on the weekend of 26-27 February. Along with the traditional and much-loved dinghy sailing exhibitors, talks and features, the show will also showcase a range of watersports. “For […]
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Night Hunters opens at Royal Navy Museum
Little-known story of the Royal Navy’s heroic coastal forces in both World Wars told for the first time in major new gallery at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower Major new permanent gallery The Night Hunters: The Royal Navy’s Coastal Forces at War pays tribute to the high-risk, high-octane operations of the coastal forces in both world wars. Two remarkable surviving historic boats take centre stage in […]
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Success at youth charity’s annual sailing race.
The weekend of Saturday 2nd October, saw over 90 young people take to the water for the Cowes Small Ships Race. The youth charity race is organised by ASTO (Association of Sail Training Organisations), a Gosport-based charity which promotes Sail Training in the UK. The Small Ships Race is a yearly event that takes place […]
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RYA Affiliated Clubs Conference 2021
Booking is now open for the 2021 RYA Affiliated Clubs Conference, which alongside a virtual evening will see the return of in-person events across the country. Following the success of last year’s streamed conference, this new-style hybrid approach will provide national RYA updates online, Monday 8th November from 7.30pm-9.30pm, followed by regional events where clubs […]
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Rock up and race – at RYA 2021 Sailability
Over 30 sailors of all abilities took to the water at Portland Harbour (WPNSA) for the 2021 RYA Sailability Keelboat League last week (16-17 September). The theme of the event was ‘rock up and race’ and for many of the sailors it marked a celebration of being back on the water after a significant break […]
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Ramsgate celebrates 200 years of unique Royal Harbour status
Two centuries ago, a newly crowned King George IV enjoyed Ramsgate’s hospitality so much that he bestowed royal status on its harbour. This unique accolade is celebrated by a 200th Anniversary weekend on 24th-26th September, at a time when the Kent seaside town is enjoying a boom much like the one George IV would have […]
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Classic Yacht donated to Imperia
Beatrice, an historic wooden sailboat of note, has been donated to the city of Imperia. The official ceremony was held on July 15th in the Ligurian town’s naval museum and was followed by a flag raising ceremony on the Lungomare Marinai d’Italia-Molo San Lazzaro attended by local authorities and Diana Bracco, president of the Bracco […]
