Europe’s largest festival of boating sails into Southampton this weekend. The 47th Southampton Boat Show opens to the public on Saturday 12 September 2015
Sailing news
Mediterranean strewn with refugees’ lifejackets and sunken boats
Yachting Monthly contributor Vyv Cox reports from the Greek islands, currently the front line for refugees seeking safety in Europe
Meet the pilotage experts at the Southampton Boat Show
Sailors who enjoy adventurous cruising can meet the experienced sailors and authors who write the RCCPF pilot books at the Southampton Boat Show
Dominica asks for hurricane relief to be delivered by yachts
The Caribbean island of Dominica has been battered by Tropical Storm Erika and is asking sailors to lend a hand
Round the Island Race looking for new sponsor
Round the Island Race organisers are looking for a new title sponsor as J.P. Morgan Asset Management's sponsorship of the Round the Island Race ends in 2016
EU considering DIY antifouling ban
The European Union could ban the use of antifouling by DIY boat owners. Help the British Coatings Federation stop this happening by taking this survey
Man jailed for hoax calls to Coastguard
A man in Scotland has been jailed for four months for making hoax calls to the UK Coastguard
New Thames Estuary buoyage
Buoyage for the East Swin in the Thames Estuary is being moved to keep yachts away from a live firing range, according to the East Coast Pilot
Met Office contract for BBC weather forecasts ends
The Met Office's contract to provide weather forecasts for the BBC has been terminated, but retains other BBC contracts for critical services
Stinging jellyfish increase may be sign of climate change
2015 is a bumper year for jellyfish, including poisonous 'Man-o-war' jellyfish, which could be a sign of climate change, according to marine charity