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Letter from America
There are so many great regattas and classic yacht challenges on the schedule this year. For a list of dates see below. IN THIS ISSUE: CYOA News: An Update on CRF 2021 from the CYOA Technical Committee Regatta News: Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta Regatta News: Changes to the 49th Opera House Regatta 2021 Calendar & CRF Certificates An Update […]
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Sailcargo begins work on hydrogen fuel systems
SAILCARGO INC and The Ad Astra Rocket Company have started a joint study on hydrogen fuel cells in sailing cargo ships to promote the development and implementation of hydrogen fuel cells in the maritime industry. • Zero emission cargo ship studying hydrogen fuel cell in Costa Rica • “Hydrogen for the Sea” campaign begins with […]
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Looking ahead to Southampton
Organisers of the Southampton International Boat Show, British Marine, have pledged to make the 2021 edition the most sustainable and environmentally friendly in its 52 year history. Taking place from 10-19 September, the event sees hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors attending the event. The footprint of the show covers over 65,000sqm with moorings […]
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Rescue boat model goes on display
A model of a 1920s rescue boat which raced to the scene of a record-breaking lake disaster has gone on display at Windermere Jetty Museum. In 1930, racing boat Canfly dashed to the scene of Sir Henry Segrave’s tragic world water speed record on Windermere and arrived just in time to rescue the only survivor. […]
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Wounded veterans needed for sailing adventure
The Long Way Up sailing adventure A Cornish charity has launched a campaign to find a team of wounded veterans for an ambitious 2,000-mile sailing expedition from Land’s End to John O’ Groats – and back. Turn to Starboard is offering a unique opportunity for 50 ex-Service personnel who have been wounded or injured to […]
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Greek Customs allow UK yachts to retain EU VAT status
Following the complaint to the European Union (EU) by the Cruising Association (CA) on the VAT Status of UK yachts in Greece after returning from outside EU Waters, the latest announcement received from the Greek Customs authority acknowledges the rights of UK yachts to return to Greek Waters and retain their EU VAT Status. […]
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Arthur Beale closes its doors at 194 Shaftesbury Avenue
Just as lockdown measures begin to ease, London’s most famous chandler is forced to quit it premises. After 150 years at 194 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, the doyen of yacht chandlers Arhur Beale is shutting the shop and continuing to trade online. “Sadly the impact of Covid-19 means the company can no longer warrant paying the […]
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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 of HMRC’s demands for VAT on boats returning to the UK. His letter is counter-signed by many other sailing ‘names’ […]
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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 and Young Sailor of the Year Awards are back, and the Yachting Journalists’ Association is delighted to announce that Stoneways […]
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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 much smaller than in previous years. The RTI organised by the Island Sailing Club opened its online entry portal for […]
