British Marine reports that the leisure boatbuilding industry is booming and sailing boats account for three-quarters of all new boats being built in the UK
Sailing news
Granton Marina development rejection likely
Edinburgh City Council has rejected plans to build a marina as part of a regeneration of Granton Harbour, for now
Cowes Breakwater final construction underway
The final stage of the construction for Cowes Breakwater is now underway and should be finished in October
New Cowes Week ferry service
Off to Cowes Week this year? Scoot Ferries launches new service between Trinity Landing in Cowes and Hamble Town Quay for the duration of Cowes Week 2015
Six false alarms for Portishead RNLI lifeboat in ten days
The RNLI’s newest lifeboat station at Portishead answered six callouts in ten days proving it's operational readiness, even if they were all false alarms
Burnham Week main event opened to cruising yachts
A change in the rules of Burnham Week mean that cruising boats may qualify to compete for the Town Cup
Chichester Bar survey finds less depth
The entrance to Chichester Harbour may be shallower than is shown on your charts, according to the latest survey
Have you sailed in Scotland this year? You could win prizes…
Marine Scotland is keen to hear from anyone who has been afloat in Scotland this year for their first marine tourism survey
Ocean Youth Trust South acquires Prolific
Ocean Youth Trust South has announced the arrival of their latest boat. Built in 2005 as a tribute to the herring-fishing vessels in operation along the Norwegian coast during the…
Westerly Owners’ Association on Mayflower show stand
Westerly Owners’ Association will be hosted by Mayflower Marina on their stand at the Southampton Boat Show