Following announcements of when UK lockdown might be eased, British Marine has launched a road map for the return to sailing in England
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2021 Budget: Red diesel use by boaters confirmed
The Chancellor has confirmed that sailors and boaters will still be able to use red diesel to propel their vessels after April 2022
Summer calling – Editor’s letter April 2021
Inevitably, once polished seamanship skills will have lost some of their lustre when we do get back on the water... Theo Stocker introduces the April 2021 issue of Yachting Monthly
New Brian Black Memorial Award for marine environmental journalism
Yachting Monthly has launched a new journalism award in memory of Brian and Lesley Black, which aims to recognise the best writing about issues affecting the marine environment, as explored…
UK Brexit deal: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston backs campaign to change 90 day visa rule
The Cruising Association is campaigning for sailors to be given a 180-day cruising visa for EU countries, rather than being limited to just 90 days in 180 days
First electric boat circumnavigation on hold
Jimmy Cornell has abandoned his Elcano Challenge – a quest to retrace the world’s first circumnavigation in a fully electric boat – for now.
Challenge to Brexit deal immigration rule
The Brexit deal only allows UK sailors to cruise the EU for 90 days in every 180-day period. Pilot book author Gordon Knight is now campaigning for visa reciprocation
Pip Hare: first British skipper to finish the 2020 Vendée Globe
British solo skipper Pip Hare crossed the 2020 Vendée Globe finish line at just before 0100 on 12 February, fulfilling her long held dream
Have your say on the disposal of flares
A consultation has been launched by the UK Government to look at how sailors dispose of out-of-date flares. The public have until 15 March 2021 to respond
Cruising sailors honoured in Ocean Cruising Club Awards
The Ocean Cruising Club has announced the winners of its annual awards, which recognise the achievements of cruising sailors