The owner of a dinghy that caught fire while it was being stored onboard his yacht, is warning others to check cabin soles are kept clear of grease or oil
Katy Stickland
Editor
New sea safety campaign to be launched by Pantaenius UK
Pantaenius UK has announced it is launching a new sea safety campaign at next week's Southampton Boat Show
Circumnavigator Bill Pinkney dies aged 87
Bill Pinkney, who was the first black sailor to sail around the world solo via the five great southern capes, has died
PlainSailing.com nominated for a British Travel Award
UK charter firm, PlainSailing.com is encouraging the public to vote for the company in the British Travel Awards
Ocean Globe Race 2023: everything you need to know
The Ocean Globe Race will see 14 boats and their crews circumnavigating the world without the use of modern equipment, in the spirit of the 1973 Whitbread Race
New west to east Atlantic crossing record in a Mini 6.50
A new west to east Atlantic crossing record in a Mini 6.50 has been set by Jay Thompson, subject to ratification by the World Sailing Speed Record Council
October issue – on sale 31 August
How to enjoy big adventures in small boats, the best 25ft-40ft boat for first time buyers, NEW BOAT TEST of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380, maintain your boat and save…
Southampton Boat Show 2023: all you need to know
Planning on visiting the Southampton Boat Show 2023? Here is your complete guide to Britain's biggest boat show, including how to get discounted entry
Belling gas hobs on boats: urgent safety notice
Owners of boats with a Belling gas hob installed after May 2019 are being urged to stop using them and to disconnect the gas supply due to a fault with…
Raymarine ACU-150/ACU-400 Autopilot system recall
Boaters who own a Raymarine ACU-150/ACU-400 Autopilot, which was manufactured between June-July 2022, are being asked to return them due to a fault
New bursaries and courses launched by the Boat Building Academy
The Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis has unveiled new courses and bursaries for students and local people
Small boat Atlantic crossing record attempt in a Mini 6.50
Jay Thompson is preparing to sail from New York to Lizard Point in his Mini 6.50 to establish a new small boat Atlantic crossing record
Whitbread race veterans invited to 50th anniversary reunion
A reunion for all Whitbread Round the World race crew and skippers is being held in the run up to the Ocean Globe Race in September
August issue – on sale 6 July
How to repair gelcoat like a pro, hull design explained, inflatable canoes and kayaks tested, the legacy of Frank and Margaret Dye, 30 pages of boat DIY know-how... and more!…
Man overboard statistics: 47% of MOBs from recreational boats end in a fatality
Latest figures published by the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) reveal that 47% of reported man overboard incidents from recreational boats ends in a fatality
Put your questions to Jeanne Socrates
Have you got a question for solo record-breaking offshore sailor Jeanne Socrates? The Cruising Association and PBO will be in conversation with the skipper to mark Women in Marine Day…
The VMG 40 – a 40ft kit boat for bluewater cruising
VMG Yacht Design's VMG 40 can be built from a modular kit and is aimed at the offshore cruising market
First look: the new Oyster Punt by Falco Boats
The new Oyster Punt by Falco Boats can be either rowed or driven by electric engine, and has been hand built at the boatbuilder's yard in Cornwall
The proposed PFAS ban and the implications for the marine industry
Both the European Chemicals Agency and the UK's Health and Safety Executive are examining proposals to ban the use of the synthetic chemicals PFAS, which could have implications for the…
All female crew challenges for Jules Verne Trophy
The Famous Project team are aiming to become the first all-women crew to win the Jules Verne Trophy for the fastest non-stop circumnavigation of the world in any type of…