RYA survey reveals that one outboard kill cord in three, designed to stop the engine if you fall overboard, would not work if used in an emergency
Sailing news
Arctic ice: Sailing across the North Pole a reality ‘by 2080’
Arctic summer shipping across the North Pole may be possible by the end of the century, with the first potential crossings feasible by 2040
Rescued yacht sailor arrested on international warrant
A man who was rescued from his yacht when it ran aground on the west coast of Scotland has been held by police on an international arrest warrant
Tracy Edwards’ ‘Maiden’ returning to UK
Round-the-world yachtswoman Tracy Edwards‘ famous yacht Maiden, which was found abandoned on an Indian Ocean island last year, is to be brought back to the UK. She has been restored…
Young sailors wanted for Small Ships Race
Gosport Marine Scene is looking for ten young crew to represent Gosport in Small Ships Race - applications close on Sunday
Gordon Bennett! What a yachting trophy!
'The greatest yacht trophy ever' is going on display in Maastricht. Commissioned by sailing playboy Gordon Bennett in 1894, it could be yours for half a million
Poole Harbour Boat Show to include yacht club regatta
The Poole Harbour Boat Show is growing each year and in May 2016 will feature local sailing club races and tall ships as well as a host of other nautical
Missing Sunsail yacht found after a year
A capsized catamaran found off Aghulas in South Africa is probably a Sunsail catamaran that has been missing for a year
23 new English Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) announced
23 new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) have been announced to protect marine species and habitats around the English coast
Whitehaven Marina maintenance closure
Whitehaven Marina in Cumbria will be closing its lock doors for maintenance for two weeks in February and March 2016