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
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
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
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 . . .
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 [...]
Bookings open for the RYA Cruising Conference
The RYA has announced that bookings for this year’s RYA Cruising Conference, to be held on 21 March 2021, are now open! The online event has a packed schedule to interest regular and novice cruisers [...]
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. [...]
Farewell Mr Puffin A small boat voyage to Iceland – Paul Heiney
8th July will see the launch of Paul Heiney's new book – a passage north to the Arctic circle. Billed as "An honest portrait of human life on the ocean waves and a colourful, good-humoured [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]