News

From finance to security services, the term ‘big data’ has become almost ubiquitous. And if it sounds like the sort of thing that people go to sea to avoid, then take note: even the yachting sector is flirting with the concept.

The Cruising Association announced in mid-December that the UK Government would make a positive change to the application of Returned Goods Relief for recreational craft resulting in many boat owners no longer becoming liable to pay VAT on the ret...

At least three merchant ships have been hit since Russian forces began its attack against Ukraine.

A 55-year-old Ukrainian who attempted to sink a luxury yacht reportedly belonging to Alexander Mijeev (CEO of Rosoboronexport, a Russian military weapons company), stated in court on Sunday: “I don’t regret anything I’ve done an...

The Cruising Association has announced that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has followed through its proposed positive change to the application of Returned Goods Relief (RGR) for recreational craft resulting in many boat owners no longer becoming ...

The RYA has officially launched its new wing training scheme at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show.

Mercury Marine has announced its Avator electric outboard concept which it says advances its commitment to sustainability by offering the prospect of boating with zero direct emissions. Mercury is also using electrification to make boating more a...

A man has managed to escape uninjured after a house boat swept away by currents in the Brisbane River collided with a ferry terminal at Kangaroo Point, Australia.

Eight sailing clubs and the RYA’s OnBoard programme have received a combined boost of £185,000 as part of the John Merricks Sailing Trust’s (JMST) Legacy Awards.

Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC), the government entity responsible for organising marine sports activity in the Emirates, and P&O Marinas, Dubai’s premium marina operator, a subsidiary of DP World, have signed a joint agreement a...

A total of twelve organisations in Cowes and East Cowes have come together to plan Uffa Fox 50 – a celebration of Uffa Fox’s life and to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. The focal point will be Cowes Parade where there wil...

Eleven teams found weather windows to drive to Budworth SC in Cheshire for the RYA/BUSA Women’s Team Racing Nationals – and were rewarded with a weekend of great sailing.

With nearly 450 entries so far for the 2022 Round the Island, the ISC and Race Team are looking forward to a very well-supported race on 25 June.

Torqeedo has been awarded a contract to supply a complete electric drive train for a groundbreaking autonomous boat in the German city of Kiel.

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers from Great Yarmouth and Gorleston had an unusual call earlier this week (22Feb22) as they launched to reports of a cat stranded on a river bank.

ePropulsion has announced record sales revenue growth in 2021 and forecasts a strong outlook for 2022.

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is set to resume its 2019-20 edition after an almost two-year delay caused by the pandemic. The sailing event, which trains people from all walks of life to become ocean racers, was suspended in March 2020 a...

SailGP has launched its first Inspire Waspz Grand Final – Championship of Champions, which will see the top young athletes from around the world (male and female) compete for the overall season podium at the Mubadala United States Sail Gran...

According to the Royal Navy, ‘boffins’ are looking for the best paint, glues and fastenings to keep Nelson’s flagship weatherproof and watertight for the next half century.

The doors open for the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show on 26th February, where West System and Pro-Set teams will be on-hand to answer any questions, offer advice and run live epoxy demonstrations.