The International Paralympic Committee decision not to include Paralympic sailing on the Tokyo 2020 Games programme has shocked the international sailing community.
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
Appeal for missing boat ‘Norfolk Girl’
A small blue and white motor boat called Norfolk Girl has gone missing off Cromer after making a mayday distress call.
PBO Project Boat at the Poole Harbour Boat Show
A host of exhibitors are already confirmed for the Poole Harbour Boat Show 2015... including Practical Boat Owner magazine.
Turkish visas put cruisers off
Boat owners cruising in Turkish waters are facing more difficulties because a new law regarding Residence Permits is confusing everyone concerned.
ISAF speaks out about Paralympic sailing 2020 decision
ISAF vows to address any items identified by the IPC in a bid to reinstate sailing back into the Paralympic Games as soon as possible.
500+ early-bird entries for Round the Island Race
More than 500 boats have so far signed up for the Round the Island Race (RTIR) 2015.
Call grows for sailing to be reinstated at 2020 Paralympic Games
More than 10,700 people have signed a petition calling for sailing to be reinstated as a sport in the 2020 Paralympic Games.
Yachtsman dies after falling overboard
A 72-year-old man has died after falling from his yacht just a few miles north of Steep Holm Island.
PBO Ask the Experts Live at Beaulieu Boatjumble
Enjoy free advice and practical demonstrations at the new PBO Ask the Experts Live event at Beaulieu Boatjumble 2015
America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, a city on the south coast of the UK that is home to Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR), will host two America’s Cup World Series events over the next two…
Pensioner praises RNLI crew for saving his life
A 70-year-old yachtsman who was dramatically rescued after falling into the River Conwy, returned to thank the RNLI life savers.
Scotland’s Boat Show
Scotland’s Boat Show 2015 takes place on the 9, 10 and 11 October this year. More than 13,000 visitors flocked to the 2014 event at Kip Marina, Inverkip with boat…
Push the Boat Out extends to nine days
For the first time ever, RYA Push the Boat Out will be running over nine days, offering sailing and windsurfing taster sessions across the UK.
Paralympic sailing dropped from 2020 Games
The International Paralympic Committee has removed sailing from the 2020 Paralympic Games programme.
Public consultation on new MCZs
A public consultation on the Government’s second tranche of Marine Conservation Zones opened today.
D-Day veteran dubbed “The Great Escaper” leaves RNLI his entire estate
A D-Day veteran who warmed hearts the world over when he “escaped” from his care home to attend the 2014 commemorations in France has left his entire estate to the…
The Medway and Swale Boating Association conference
The Medway & Swale Boating Association and Royal Yachting Association are holding a conference on 7 March 2015 at the St George’s Centre, Chatham. Tickets cost £15, or £12 in…
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
Dave Selby explains the WC arrangements on a Sailfish to a keen novice sailor who speaks almost entirely in acronyms...
Harbour Directions update
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) objects to small number of harbour authorities being designated until recreational boating interests are represented on Port User Groups
Fatal CO poisoning on motor cruiser
A MAIB report has been published following the tragic deaths of a mother and daughter on board a motor cruiser on Windermere.