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Letter from Brixham
I am delighted to let you know that the Brixham Heritage Regatta is ON! It will be held over the late May bank holiday: 29th/30th May. As the ‘Roadmap’ appears to be steadily progressing along its course and the vaccine programme expands, the Regatta Committee feels positive about sailing together in Brixham at the end […]
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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 Ocean Safety are joining forces again to mark the annual 406Day, raising awareness and promoting the benefits of 406 MHz […]
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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 (NOAA) has begun its plan to scrap paper charts, with the first of its 1,000+ nautical charts ceasing publication. The […]
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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 supporter, The speed at which vaccines are being delivered bodes well for the future. While few now underestimate Covid-19 and […]
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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 CIM (International Mediterranean Committee), the organization in charge of issuing and supervising the rules that govern classic yacht racing since […]
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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 expert talks, a free ticket to the show gives visitors access to two virtual exhibitor halls to browse dinghies, get […]
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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 worldwide lockdown measures. The next boot will open its doors from 22 to 30 January 2022. “The continuing high level […]
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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 at this year’s regatta. Each of those cameras will beam back real-time, high definition pictures to the Cowes Live TV […]
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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 has supported the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) with free consultancy on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training since 2017. The […]
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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 festivals, shows, schools, museums, boatbuilders and many other artisans, publications and organizations. The truth is, we haven’t all been as […]