World Arc 2015-16 fleet start Pacific crossing
The 15 boats of the World ARC 2015-16 fleet are heading to their next destination of the Galapagos Islands.
The wind, waves and current were all in a favourable direction and, with winds around 20...
Record number of kit winners at DAME Awards 2016
A record number of new marine products have won coveted DAME Awards for design at the world’s biggest marine trade show in Amsterdam this year.
Chairman of the DAME Awards jury, yacht designer Bill Dixon,...
Barton Marine Exhibiting Latest Boating Hardware Releases at Southampton Boat Show 2022
The Barton tech team will be exhibiting a large selection of their extensive deck equipment range at Southampton Boat Show 2022, including recent releases Skydock and the Stanchion Bullseye Lead Block. Barton can be...
French ‘anchoring tax’ scrapped
The French government has dropped plans to introduce an 'anchoring tax'.
As reported in ST, France had been considering bringing in a new law that would have meant all yachts and boats would pay a...
North Pole sailing expedition
British explorer, Pen Hadow, and a small group of adventurers, are attempting to reach the icy wilderness of the North Pole in a sailing boat.
The expedition aims to highlight the devastating effects of global...
Tall Ship Mercedes joins sisters on the River Thames
The Dutch brig Mercedes is the first of the Tall Ships racing from Falmouth to arrive in the River Thames.
The two-master will join two smaller sisters, Thalassa and Tolkien, which are already alongside off...
Sustainable Sailing: How to Eco-Cruise in Greece
Credit: Greek National Tourism Organisation
Sustainability and environmental responsibility at sea might slip when cruising along dreamy mediterranean coasts, but here’s a welcome guide to remind...
Download your FREE Winter Sailing Guide 2015
There’s no need to lament the wind-down of the UK sailing year. Stir your boating stumps with our winter sailing digimag, featuring guides to the Canary Islands and the Caribbean.
It’s not too late...
Four out of five British boat owners may quit long-term cruising in EU waters
A survey carried out amongst Cruising Association (CA) members who keep their boats on the rivers and canals of Schengen countries has revealed that 80% are likely to sell their boats and give up...
London fights back
The London Boat Show was back to its best in 2018, after a rocky couple of years for the January event
The changes made to the 2018 London Boat Show proved to be hugely popular...
