The number of abandoned boats around the coasts of the UK and Europe is growing. Now a new initiative is to look at the scale of the problem and improve…
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Delays in RYA certifications due to staff shortages
Sailors waiting for RYA certifications are being warned to expect delays of up to six weeks due to staff shortages and demand
Gipsy Moth IV: rebirth of a British legend
Katy Stickland talks to Gipsy Moth IV’s new owner Simon Oberholzer about his passion for the yacht and the plans for her future
DIY lithium-ion battery installation could leave you uninsured
Boat owners who plan to install their own lithium batteries onboard are being advised to seek professional help or risk invalidating their insurance
New liferaft buoyancy standards after fatal accident
All non-SOLAS float-free launching liferafts must now have sufficient buoyancy to trigger the inflation mechanism once it has been released from the cradle
Sailing with a dog to Ireland this season? It could be a headache
Sailors who want to sail to Ireland with their dog have to land at a designated Travellers' Port of Entry, all of which are prohibited to yachts
Spirit of Adelaide partner with Clean Sailors to highlight eco-friendly sailing
Ocean Globe Race 2023 entrant Team Spirit of Adelaide has partnered with the not-for-profit Clean Sailors to raise awareness of ocean conservation
Orca encounters: cruisers urged to report interactions
Orca encounters have become a growing problems along the Iberian Peninsula and now sailors are being asked to assist in research to understand their behaviour
Mark Sinclair: last finisher in the 2018 Golden Globe Race
Mark Sinclair has finished his 2018 Golden Globe Race. The Australian solo skipper took 174 days to sail from Australia to France
Basking shark sightings: sailors asked to help monitor these magnificent fish
Sailors cruising in British waters this summer are being asked to report any sightings of a basking shark to help researchers