Return to the water
Boaters urged to take a considerate and cautious approach as we return to the water. The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) warmly welcomes a return to the water following the Prime Minister’s announcement, on May 10 [...]
The future of UK Red Diesel
An update from the Cruising Association The Cruising Association's Regulations and Technical Services group (RATS) has been in communication with HMRC and confirmed, as a result of the March Budget Statement, that it is [...]
Sue Farrer – Eight Bells
We were very sad to hear of the death of Sue Farrer who, with her husband Peter, was a stalwart of the Old Gaffers Association and a huge force for good (and fun) in the [...]
ESailing Championships at RYA Dinghy Show
Press release from RYA: Following the success of last year’s eSailing World and GBR National Championships, the RYA are pleased to once again be partnering with World Sailing and Virtual Regatta, the leading digital sailing platform, for the [...]
Coastguard Form CG66 transfers to RYA
Death of CG66 As the 2020 sailing season approaches, the Regulations and Technical Services committee (RATS) of the Cruising Association (CA) reminds cruising sailors that the voluntary safety information scheme known as CG66 (after the [...]
Fife yachts sale low
Two Fife classic boats were sold at auction in Paris today together raising little more than the lower price expected for the smaller vessel. The beautifully restored 1908 15-M Mariska sold for €320,000 (£272,000) while [...]
Arthur Beale February FLASH SALE!
It’s a rare event, but Arthur Beale are actually having a SALE! From 1st February - 7th February 2021 we are offering 20% OFF EVERYTHING on our website! This is an unique opportunity not to [...]
£2.5m Scots Marine and Outdoor Tourism Restart Fund
Published on: 28 January 2021 A £2.5 million fund to help adventure and marine tourism businesses in Scotland prepare for the 2021 season has been launched today by VisitScotland. The new Marine and Outdoor Tourism [...]
THE BOOM VANG & ITS IMPORTANCE
Depending on the boat you sail, the boom vang will be one of the most important controls to determine the twist of your mainsail. As we go from sailing upwind to across the wind and [...]
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 [...]
Armada chart drawings saved for UK
Ten incredibly rare chart drawings that show in stages the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, a defining moment in the creation of England’s maritime identity, have been saved from export Last-ditch campaign raised [...]
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 [...]