Teak is beloved by boat owners and shipyards for decking and yacht building, but any claims that it is sustainably or even legally sourced are questionable, says Jessie Rogers
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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…
Studland Bay management: RYA calls for voluntary approach
Sailors have until 15 December to respond to a call for evidence over management plans for Studland Bay, which could see all sailing and watersports banned
Eco friendly sailing: Best practice for green yachting
How easy is it to go eco friendly sailing? We look at the steps cruisers can take to minimise their impact on the marine environment
Call for evidence on emissions from yachts
The Department for Transport wants to gather more evidence about emissions from all vessels operating domestically in UK waters, including yachts
Volunteers sought for the Great British Beach Clean
This is the 25th year the Marine Conservation Society has organised its Great British Beach Clean
Jonty Pearce: The Green Flash – myth or truth?
How many times have we sat watching the sun dip down to the horizon on a beautiful summer’s evening? The sky turns golden, the sun appears to expand, and an…
Cleaning the seas: The UK gets its first Seabin
The UK's first Seabin, which is capable of collecting half a tonne of plastic bottles a year, has been installed at the Land Rover BAR pontoon at Old Portsmouth
Plans for a deposit return scheme for bottles and cans in Scotland
It is hoped the new initiative will cut down on the number of bottles and cans found floating in the sea and littering the land in Scotland
Jonty Pearce: A foul subject
We need to keep our hull clean, be don't want to be poisoning the water around our boats with antifouling, says Jonty Pearce