Superyacht crew around the world are being issued non-conformities because they only hold the mandatory Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA) certificate instead of the Proficiency in Dedicated Security Duties (PDSD), according to experts. Michael He…
The 2016 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival is gearing up to be a ‘Year Not to Be Missed’ and the kick-off will be a challenging 31-nautical mile race around Tortola for the Nanny Cay Cup and Nanny Cay Challenge on March 29th. The following d…
On Saturday 6th February the second RS 200 Northern youth squad weekend of 2016 was held at Ripon Sailing Club where we found the forecast high winds were nowhere to be seen, but lots of rain clouds were. So we really tried to squeeze as much in on the…
If you’re cruising on the inland waterways of Europe and want a quick reference guide to the lights, shapes, sounds and signs you are likely to encounter, then a copy of the RYA Handy Guide to CEVNI is an essential companion for your travels. While RYA…
British footwear brand, Chatham, is unveiling its exclusive British collection for men this season: Made in Britain. Showcasing innovation and British heritage, the new collection forms an iconic range in Chatham’s latest summer offering. The Made in B…
Haslar Marina install Rolec’s brand new electricity service pedestal as the first phase of major improvements to this popular marina at the heart of Portsmouth Harbour, in time for the new season. Spring is in the air as Dean & Reddyhoff Mari…
The Tiger Trophy at Rutland SC included round 7 of the 9 event RS Aero UK Winter Series. The forecasts said it was going to be big, and big it was. As we arrived at Rutland for the 2016 John Merricks Tiger Trophy, the clubhouse’s location led to a fals…
It was a night of glitz, glamour and awards as racers from offshore, circuit and jet bike, were joined by friends, family, sponsors and supporters to celebrate the successes of the 2015 season at the annual RYA Powerboat Racing Awards (Saturday 06 Febr…
From Russia to Australia, yachts and crew from over 20 nations will be competing at the 49th edition of Antigua Sailing Week. The tropical climate, trade winds and ocean swell combined with the legendary shoreside atmosphere are irresistible to sailors…
A specialist ‘amphibious tractor’ is today (11/2/16) venturing into Standedge Tunnel – Britain’s longest and deepest canal tunnel – to clear a blockage that built up during the recent heavy downpours that caused widespread flooding across the North of…
