In yesterday’s Spring Budget announcement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has shared plans to review the current use of red diesel. The government is set to consult with red diesel users to determine whether continued access to the fuel is justifiable. The consultation will be conducted with a view to remove the entitlement to red diesel use,…
Aligned with British Marine’s latest Futures strategy and new title sponsor, Borrow A Boat, the Show will spotlight the accessibility, flexibility and inclusivity of boating. Set against a stunning backdrop of some of the world’s most luxurious and innovative boats, the Show boasts Europe’s largest purpose-built marina hosting thousands of guests and businesses over an…
The Cruising Association (CA), Britain’s leading organisation for cruising sailors with over 6,300 members worldwide, is delighted to announce the appointment of Sian Cantellow as Personal Assistant/Marketing Officer based at CA House in London’s Limehouse Basin. Sian joins from the Canal & River Trust where she has worked as a Business Support Administrator for the…
A new code came into force on 1 January 2019 allowing pleasure craft to be in temporary commercial use at sea for a number of defined purposes. The Intended Pleasure Vessels (IPV) Code, which permits the temporary use of craft at sea for businesses purposes and as race support without the current requirement for inspection,…
All UK sailing clubs can now enter Sunsail’s Funding the Future competition 2018-19. Global Sailing Holiday provider, Sunsail is committed to supporting grassroots sailing in the UK as Funding the Future 2018-19 launches for a third year. Announced at the TheYachtMarket.Com Southampton Boat Show on Friday 15 September 2018, sailing clubs have until midnight 06…
Thousands flocked to Henley on Thames to see the largest collection of classic river craft in Europe at the ruby anniversary Thames Traditional Boat Festival at the weekend. It is 40 years since the first festival at Fawley Meadows and it has grown into one of the biggest river and riverside events in the world.…
Cowes Week Ltd, organiser of the world’s best-known sailing regatta – a highlight of the British sporting summer – is delighted to announce a five-year sponsorship deal with telecoms operator aql. aql dipped its toe in the water last year as the Official Communications Sponsor of Lendy Cowes Week and will remain in this capacity…
Yachtswoman Tracy Edwards MBE, received two enthusiastic standing ovations from an audience of 150 Club members, at our 2018 Fitting Out Supper. The round the world sailor was guest speaker at the start of season event, she enthralled those present with a vivid account of her early life and the remarkable chain of events that…
The Cruising Association (CA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Peta Stuart-Hunt as its new Press & PR Manager with immediate effect. Peta joins the CA team with an impressive track record having served for many years as Press Officer for Cowes Week and the last seven years as Press Officer for the Round…
The 2018 British Marine Trades Association Awards dinner last night (Wednesday 10 January) crowned a highly successful first day at the London Boat Show 2018 for many and provided a welcome opportunity to focus on the achievements of leading personalities and companies in the industry. The highlight of the evening was the host of awards…
