While boat building across the UK has grown, yacht manufacturing has fallen, according to a new report by British Marine
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British sailor Jeanne Socrates abandons new record attempt
Jeanne Socrates has undergone surgery after a fall from a ladder. She has now abandoned her attempt to become the oldest person to sail around the world solo, non-stop and…
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
Fines for red diesel remain suspended in Belgium
The RYA said sailors can cruise Belgium "without fear of being fined" following confirmation that checks on British yachts remain suspended until further notice
Production begins on the new Bénéteau Figaro 3 foiling monohull
The French boat building giant has announced it is producing hulls and decks for the Figaro 3 foiling monohull
Refit for Sir Alec Rose’s Lively Lady ahead of 50th anniversary celebrations
Lively Lady is to undergo a major refit with the Hayling Yacht Company as preparations get underway to mark the 50th anniversary of Sir Alec Rose's historic circumnavigation
ALERT: Boats on the box
BBC 2 to air six-part documentary Britain Afloat – A history of the British people told through six of its best-loved boats
Are lobster pots a danger to yachts?
The Cruising Association has launched a campaign to make lobster pots safer for small vessels and is asking sailors to sign the petition
New scheme launched for the disposal of out-of-date flares
As it becomes more and more difficult to get rid of out-of-date flares, Ramora UK is looking for backing for a new disposal scheme
Yachtsman and adventurer Edward Allcard dies aged 102
Edward Allcard, the first person to sail solo across the Atlantic in both directions, has died in Andorra at the age of 102