A study in the US has found that there are more deaths from sailing than downhill skiing and that alcohol is a critical factor in many sailing fatalities
Sailing news
Sunsail creates permanent base in Palma de Mallorca
Sunsail's franchise base in Palma de Mallorca will become an official Sunsail base from April 2016
Tel Aviv to host Israel’s first maritime festival
Sail Tel Aviv will take place for the first time from 18 to 28 April 2016
Trading under sail returns to Plymouth
Cross-Channel trading under sail has resumed between Plymouth and Brittany
New yachting and classic boat channel on You Tube
A new yachting website and YouTube channel has been launched by award-winning photographer Bob Aylott
Stealth Tax on Sailing
Financially strapped UK Government seeks to tap new revenue streams and sailing is in the crosshairs. Is there a tax bullet coming our way?
Hurley heads home to Plymouth
The Hurley Owners’ Association is celebrating half a century since the Hurley 18 and 22 were created, staging a weekend-long event in Plymouth called ‘Bring Your Hurley Home’. Between July…
Pirate attacks revealed on global map
386 counts of maritime crime in were recorded in 2015, according to maritime security company MAST. Figures for global maritime crime shown on the MAST risk map, show that 66…
Virgin Atlantic goes sailing in the BVIs
Ever feel like you're in the wrong job? Virgin Atlantic staff have been invited to to take part in a BVIs sailing fund-raiser
Clipper Race dodges fishing traps in China
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet has set sail across Pacific Ocean to Seattle from Qingdao