Photographer seals fourth win in Beaulieu River photo competition
The stunning picture of a seal and pup has won the Beaulieu River photo competition for the fourth time for keen amateur photographer Maggie White. Maggie, who has been taking…
The RNLI needs you! Applications are now open for face-to-face fundraising roles
Applications are open to become one of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) face-to-face fundraisers. The paid role helps the lifesaving charity reach thousands of people every year, sharing important…
Yachting Journalists’ Association Announces 2025 Award Winners
Yachting Journalists’ Association Announces 2025 Award Winners at RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. The Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) revealed the winners of its prestigious Yachtsman of the Year and Young…
An extraordinary example of problem-solving, generosity and determination
Children’s Sailing Trust has completed the renovation of Carwinion Boathouse at Porth Sawson beach on the Helford River, safeguarding a vital base for its charitable sailing programmes. The landowners allow…
Marina Port Andratx embarks upon new chapter under IPM Group management
Marina Port Andratx is embarking upon a new chapter under the management of IPM Group, joining a distinguished portfolio of marinas and refit yards across the Balearics and mainland Spain.…
“Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) helped me become a boatbuilder in the UK”
Brenden George, 35, from Toronto took the Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa route and trained at the Boat Building Academy (BBA) in Lyme Regis. Less than a year later he…
Whitstable Yacht Club win Suzuki-Powered Safety Boat Package
Whitstable Yacht Club has won a Suzuki-powered safety boat package following a prize draw at the 2026 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. Sailing clubs were invited to enter the competition…
Portsmouth Yardstick Numbers for 2026
The RYA has announced that the Portsmouth Yardstick (PY) numbers list for 2026 have now gone live. Used around the world, Portsmouth Yardstick is a system, based on a boats relative performance set against the other…
Dave Warby, who will pilot Donald Campbell’s hydroplane Bluebird K7, visits Coniston Water for the first time
World Water Speed record challenger, Dave Warby, visited Coniston Water for the first time on 20 February where he will pilot Donald Campbell’s hydroplane during ‘Bluebird K7 – The Festival’…
Sunsail relaunches Funding the Future for 2026 to grow participation in sailing at the grassroots level
Sunsail has announced the return of its renowned Funding the Future initiative for 2026. Aimed at RYA-affiliated sailing, yacht clubs, charities and university teams across the UK, the initiative offers…
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