Today was one of civilised sailing in bright sun in an unstable and gusty north-northwesterly wind that produced gusts of 17 knots for the early starts, but also dropped to as little as 6-10 knots at times. The conditions created a serious challenge for teams to judge time and distance on the fixed start lines.…
The Solent delivered a north-westerly breeze that varied from eight knot lulls to 25 knot gusts, giving varied conditions to challenge the 8,000 sailors at this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. The Black Group yachts starting on the Bramble line first headed to the east on a tight spinnaker reach. With the tide carrying…
Whitehaven Marina has a new Free Flow Flag that will now be used for their large sea lock. The marina at Whitehaven ran a competition recently for local children between the ages of 7 and 11 to design a Free Flow Flag. The flag needed to be bright and vibrant so that boats easily spot…
The Royal Racing Yacht Bloodhound, crewed by former Queen’s Royal Yachtsmen, nicknamed ‘Yotties’, this morning sailed from the port of Leith on its annual pilgrimage to the Western Isles of Scotland. This year marks the 80th Anniversary of the classic ocean racing yacht. Owned previously by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, now permanently berthed alongside…
Drew Marine Signal & Safety has provided Portsmouth Sail Training Trust with a selection of vital marine distress signals, for use in offshore emergencies and important training sessions. The donation includes a Pains Wessex offshore flare pack, coastal pack and dummy flares for education purposes. Using sailing training as a platform to help disadvantaged young…
Leading global supplier of sail and deck hardware, Barton Marine, announces the appointment of its new Production and Operations Manager, Dermot Bealey, effective immediately. Joining Barton Marine as an industry expert in lean manufacturing and process improvement, Dermot has a proven track record of delivering technical and performance improvements in manufacturing environments. With more than…
A team of veterans affected by military operations have just left Newcastle after a quick stop-off before continuing on their challenge to sail 2,000 miles around the British Isles, on the International Paint sponsored Turn to Starboard Round Britain Challenge. The voyage, which is also being supported by The Endeavour Fund, began in Falmouth earlier…
A new scheme has recently been launched for berth holders at Milford Marina providing them with exclusive discounts at many of the local businesses in and around the area. Berth holders who subscribe to an annual contract are now gifted with a ‘Gold Card’ which enables them to access discounted rates on a wide…
Ali Selby-Nicholls, Chief Instructor at Castaway Canal Boats on the Kennet and Avon Canal near Bath, and RYA Inland Waterways Instructor Trainer, shares her top tips on working locks on the canals – https://youtu.be/iopNqKNfJBg Learn how to open the gates, the importance of staying forward of the cill, as well as how to safety empty…
The RYA is now able to offer all members a FREE ticket to the 2016 Show taking place from 16-25 September. Not only can members claim their FREE ticket to any day of the Show, including Public Preview Day, members can also purchase up to three additional tickets at the special discounted rate of just…
