A chance for all water users to bring their lifejackets along for a visual check as well as to learn how to operate and maintain them properly.
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New marina initiative to reduce the risk of spreading invasive species
Haslar Marina in Portsmouth Harbour has teamed up with The Green Blue to run an initiative that aims to reduce the risk of boaters spreading invasive species...
RYA response to Defra’s latest Marine Conservation Zone consultation
The RYA believes that in most cases MCZs can be achieved without any adverse effect on either the public right or the safety of navigation for recreational boating.
Boat destroyed by fire on Dorset river
Firefighters the Coastguard and RNLI attended when a 35ft boat went up in flames on the River Frome.
Schengen survey for cruisers
"This survey can be a valuable tool for future interventions. Besides using the data to argue the Schengen issue and the new fees in various countries, it could be used…
Seven rescued after yacht sinks in the Solent
Seven people were rescued from the water after their yacht sank following a collision in the Solent.
All aboard the Northern Boat Show
The Northern Boat Show has begun on Liverpool Waterfront as part of the International Mersey River Festival.
Police seek boat crew witnesses after body is found
Police are trying to trace the crew of a boat seen at Mudeford Quay who they believe may have vital information about a 'non-suspicious death'.
Cowes Week charity fulfills pledge to get pupils sailing
UKSA, the official charity of Cowes Week, has fulfilled its pledge to give all year six pupils on the Isle of Wight the opportunity to experience sailing.
ISAF to campaign for disabled sailing’s inclusion in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) is to campaign for Disabled Sailing's inclusion in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and has appointed VERO Communications to advise and support its campaign.
Miss Isle sailor completes Capital Venture voyage
Inspirational disabled teenager Natasha Lambert has completed her voyage from the Isle of Wight to London using sip-puff technology.
Body of boater found after search off Stornoway
The body of a man who went missing in a homemade boat, off the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, has been found.
Miss Isle Too on courageous charity challenge
Disabled teenage sailor, Natasha Lambert, is en route to London for her latest daring charity challenge.
Search for man missing on board home-made boat
Coastguards are currently coordinating the search for a man who is missing off Broad Bay, Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.
Improved permit renewal system for cruisers in Turkey
A new online e-Residence application system is making it easier for cruisers in the Republic of Turkey to renew their permits.
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
In his latest column, published in the July 2015 issue of PBO, Dave Selby puts leaky windows in the frame.
Free boating opportunities at On The Water Day
Free boating and sailing activities at On the Water Day event at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday 29 May from 10am to 4pm, plus a flare amnesty for seafarers
Stricken yacht rescued off the North East coast
Two people were airlifted to safety after their yacht began to take in water and also suffered engine failure, north of the windfarm between Skegness and the River Humber.
Thousands flock to Poole Harbour Boat Show
Thousands of people enjoyed the tall ships, stalls and entertainments during the inaugural Poole Harbour Boat Show.
New anchoring tax in Corsica
Boaters who intend to sail to Corsica are being warned of a new and ‘incredibly expensive’ swinging anchoring tax in public waters – and the signs are that the tax…