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Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
Why the International Boatbuilding Training College – IBTC Lowestoft – is closing its doors for good
The cost of materials and general overheads, impacted by Britain’s departure from the European Unit (Brexit), the Covid-19 pandemic and Ukraine war, along with falling student numbers have been cited…
Nominations open for the Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards
Members of the public have until the 31st December 2024 to make their nominations for the 2024 Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year
Coroner raises ‘industry-wide concerns’ about marina safety ladders after drowning
The tragic death of a liveaboard boater, who drowned after falling into cold water and struggling with a marina safety ladder, has prompted a hard-hitting coroner's report demanding 'industry-wide changes'
End of Imray paper charts: historic publisher to phase out chart publishing in 2025
Imray, the leading publisher of nautical information for leisure sailors, will cease its paper chart publishing operations in 2025.
World Sailors of the Year: Marit Bouwmeester, Diego Botin and Florian Trittel
Paris Olympic gold medallist Marit Bouwmeester, and the Olympic and SailGP champion duo of Diego Botin and Florian Trittel are the Rolex World Sailors of the Year 2024
Boaters in Scotland face proposed Clydeport Conservancy Fee
"Peel Ports Ltd are trying to impose a “conservancy fee” on all boats over 6m long in the Firth of Clyde. This will affect everyone who has a boat on…
A ‘catalogue of failings’ behind two Wheelyboat fatalities following capsize
An MAIB investigation report into a double fatality that occurred when a Mk III wheelyboat capsized on Roadford Lake, Devon in June 2022 has been published.
BoatLife 2025 cancelled: NEC announce difficult decision
BoatLife 2025, scheduled to take place from 6 to 9 February 2025 at Birmingham NEC, has "unfortunately been cancelled" – Pendigo Events and the NEC Group have announced.
Hungarian boat charter holiday with kids
Exploring the Kisköre region of River Tisza with three children on a 13.5m motor cruiser – the largest boat on the inland waterways
“Best school trip ever’ leads Lancashire club to win Sunsail’s Funding the Future initiative
Judges unanimously voted for West Lancashire Yacht Club (WLYC) in Southport to be the overall winner of Sunsail's £6,000 Funding the Future grand prize.
Southwold Sailing Club launches fundraising appeal to “Save Our Slip”
As it celebrates its 75th year, the not-for-profit Southwold Sailing Club (SSC) is crowdfunding to replace its slipway and "secure its future."
Pearl anniversary flag visits 60 National Coastwatch Institution stations in style
A 2,000-plus mile, station-to-station relay in honour of the National Coastwatch Institution's 30th anniversary year saw volunteer watchkeepers find innovative ways to pass on a specially-commissioned flag.
Boaters warned to mitigate against ‘shocks and impact’ in small vessels
Accumulative effects of shocks and impacts to boaters using small vessels at high speed or in rough water have been highlighted in an updated Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) marine…
Tributes to small boat legend John Guzzwell
Fair winds to trailblazing John Guzzwell, who in 1955 completed an unprecedented circumnavigation, aged 29, in a 21ft wooden yawl he had built himself.
Tributes paid to Drascombe stalwart Sharon Geary Harwood
Tributes paid to Sharon Geary Harwood, the managing director of Drascombe Boats Ltd, who passed away following a recent diagnosis of leukaemia
Pair sail around the three longest lakes in England, Wales and Scotland in 28 hours
RS Aero sailors Ken Fowler and Peter Barton took 28 hours to sail around the three longest lakes in England, Wales and Scotland
Guernsey boat owners revolt against ‘hefty increases’ to mooring charges
Recreational boat owners are campaigning against any future increases above inflation by the Guernsey Ports.
Easier check in and out requirements for sailors cruising to France
French officials have announced a new ‘protocol’ for small boats to enter France from outside of the European Union (EU).
New race for solo and double-handed sailors who wish to sail the world in their own boat
"An opportunity for those sailors who want to take on the world in their own boat without the need to spend huge amounts of money", says the team behind WORLDSTAR…