Specialist superyacht rigging, systems and survey company Marine Results has been selected to supply rigging systems to the iconic round the world yacht Maiden during her complete refit for her new life as part of Tracy Edwards’ Maiden Factor project. Maiden, which is once again hitting headlines, achieved international fame when she took part in…
The Cruising Association (CA) has just released a video highlighting the dangers of entanglement with lobster pots as part of its campaign for better marking of static fishing gear. Introduced by Tom Cunliffe, the video features two experienced yachtsmen describing their frightening encounters: Norman Kean whilst researching updates for Irish pilot books and Steve Williams…
After 7,000 miles of close ocean racing, it was a podium finish for Vestas 11th Hour Racing in Cape Town, South Africa. The crew of seven men and two women, plus one onboard reporter, finished in third place at 1937 UTC on November 24. The Danish and American flagged vessel left Lisbon, Portugal on November…
Sail Aid UK, set up in September in the immediate aftermath of Hurricanes Irma, Jose and Maria wreaking violent havoc across so much of the Caribbean, reports that its first major fundraising platform, the Black Tie/Loud Shirt Dinner at Land Rover BAR’s Flight Deck in Portsmouth on 11th November, was virtually sold out within days…
Restoration of the Sankey Canal, Britain’s first industrial canal, has been given a major boost thanks to a new Sankey Canal Partnership, formally launched at a conference at St Helens World of Glass, on Wednesday 27 September. The Sankey Canal Restoration Society, the Canal & River Trust, plus St Helens, Warrington and Halton borough councils,…
The Canal & River Trust’s North Wales & Borders Partnership will be hosting its annual public showcase in Northwich on Friday 13 October – and everyone’s invited. The event spotlight falls on waterways in Cheshire, Shropshire, Powys, Denbighshire and Wrexham, and includes a chance to find out more about volunteering with the Trust or getting…
Boats with red diesel in their tanks can continue to visit Belgium without fear of fines The RYA has today [26 September 2017] secured confirmation from the Belgian Ministry of Finance that controls in Belgium for red diesel remain suspended until further notice. It remains to be seen what action, if any, the formal report…
TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show opened today in glorious sunshine. Running from now until Sunday 25 September, the UK’s biggest festival of boating celebrates the fun and lifestyle that being on the water has to offer. Offering brand new attractions for this year alongside live music and entertainment the event, this year’s event will get more people…
The Canal & River Trust is today publishing the list of sites it will be offering for winter moorings in 2017-18. The Trust is offering a range of winter mooring sites across the country so boaters can have as wide a choice as possible. There is a selection of sites near facilities, as well as…
MDL Marinas, Europe’s largest marina operator, is delighted to announce Torquay Marina has been awarded the prestigious Five Gold Anchors by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). The Gold Anchor Awards rate the service, quality and overall standards of a marina’s offering and they are deemed as being the highest award honour in the marine industry. …
