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Sailors and boaters are being asked to report lobster pot and fishing gear entanglement and sightings of poorly marked static gear around the UK coast, as part of efforts to gather more information about the scale of the problem A fouled prop can strip gears in the gearbox, so make sure the boat is thoroughly…

Otley Sailing Club from West Yorkshire, will use the Sunsail’s Funding the Future grand prize of £6,000 to revitalise old Laser dinghies to make sailing more accessible for adult club members. Round the world yachtswoman Dee Caffari and Otley Sailing Club’s Rob McCandless with a Sunsail team member at the Southampton International Boat Show. Credit:…

“We need sustained rain over a number of weeks to recover” say Canal & River Trust experts, as drought causes challenges for boaters, marine businesses, holidaymakers and the UK’s largest canal charity. Excessively low water levels have left hundreds of boats stranded, including Adam McKinstry’s 45ft Oakwood at Gargrave since May Boats have been left…

28-year-old Ella Hibbert is the first British woman to sail solo through the Northwest Passage during her Arctic circumnavigation Ella Hibbert is attempting to sail solo around the Arctic Circle Ella Hibbert has joined an elite group of sailors who have successfully sailed solo through the Northwest Passage. The 28-year-old RYA Yachtmaster Instructor and PADI…

Premier Marinas has confirmed the acquisition of boatfolk’s 11 marinas – bringing its combined portfolio to 22 sites across the UK The formerly boatfolk-run Haslar Marina is among those now under the ownership of Premier Marinas. Credit: boatfolk Premier Marinas has announced the acquisition of boatfolk for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition has been funded…

Jazz Turner has become the first wheelchair user to sail solo, unassisted and non-stop around Britain and Ireland for Sailability. Jazz Turner requires a wheelchair ashore, but her adapted Albin Vega 27 gives her greater freedom at sea. Credit: Tom Pilston/tompilston.com At around 13:45 on Monday, 30th June, Jazz Turner, a GB para-athlete and engineer…

Credit: Clipper The 2025-26 Clipper Round the World Race is due to start this weekend, here’s everything you need to know… On 28th August the Clipper Race Start Festival will begin at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth (England), a four-day celebration culminating in the departure of the race fleet on the 31st August. The 2025-26 race…

Credit: The Grand Pavois La Rochelle Enter our competition to win free tickets to The Grand Pavois, including a free sailing experience on catamaran at the show! From 23rd-27th September 2025, La Rochelle will once again come alive with The Grand Pavois. With over 70,000 visitors, 800 international brands and 700 boats, this major boat…

Yacht ownership scheme guide. Credit: Shutterstock Fed up with boat maintenance and the ever-increasing cost of berthing and insurance? Now could be the time to consider boating on demand with a boatshare, fractional, or charter ownership scheme says Sue Pelling. Visit any marina and you’ll notice a large percentage of privately owned yachts hardly ever…

Dehler 42, Seasalt – used boats for sale. Credit: Michael Schmidt Are you looking for a second-hand yacht? Here’s a brilliant selection of the top used boats for sale, picked out just for you. For Sale: Dehler 42 – Seasalt This 2021 model Dehler 42 is for sale in the UK at the Michael Schmidt…