Environment Agency proposed registration charges Environment Agency proposed registration charges Changes made after the Royal Yachting Association concerns are listened to The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) welcomes the final outcome given that it had made clear that an opportunity had been missed to create a strategic and viable financial plan for EA waterways. by Emma Cotton Posted 7 Dec 12:55 UTC ARC+ in full swing with almost 50 arrivals ARC+ in full swing with almost 50 arrivals Enjoying the facilities and ambience of Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina Nearly 50 ARC+ boats have now finished their transatlantic crossing and are enjoying the facilities and ambience of Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina. by World Cruising Club Posted 6 Dec 07:25 UTC 5 things you should know about sailing vacations 5 things you should know about sailing vacations Are you confident in your ability to head out and bareboat charter? Considering a sailing vacation is often just a far off fantasy for plenty but once you obtain the confidence through your sailing education it feels like a charter boat is that much closer to becoming a reality. by American Sailing Association Posted 5 Dec 20:46 UTC Take Your Gifting Up A Few Knots Take Your Gifting Up A Few Knots Henri-Lloyd have a range of options for you This festive season, take your gifting up a few knots and treat yourself or a loved one to something truly special from Henri-Lloyd's selection of timeless Christmas gifts. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 5 Dec 16:00 UTC South Africa rocks! South Africa rocks! The most entertaining season for us in South Africa This period, from September to about February, is the most entertaining season for us here in South Africa when the circumnavigating yachts hit our shores and bring lots of excitement with them! by Jenny Crickmore-Thompson & John Franklin Posted 5 Dec 14:35 UTC Happy tales, happy crews, happy to be in Grenada! Happy tales, happy crews, happy to be in Grenada! Crews are enjoying the laid-back atmosphere of the marina and enjoying the ARC+ event village Twenty-eight boats are now safely docked in Grenada's Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, as the flow of ARC+ boats continue to stream in. by World Cruising Club Posted 5 Dec 14:34 UTC FREE ticket to first ever BoatLife Live boat show FREE ticket to first ever BoatLife Live boat show Exclusively for RYA Members The RYA is pleased to announce that all members are now able to take advantage of one FREE ticket to the new BoatLife Live Boat Show taking place from 17 - 20 February 2022 at the NEC Birmingham, in the heart of the midlands. by Emma Slater Posted 5 Dec 12:00 UTC The ARC 2021 fleet are welcomed to St Lucia The ARC 2021 fleet are welcomed to St Lucia IGY Rodney Bay Marina is full of excitement After the excitement of both 12 Nacira 69 and Guyader Saveol's arrival yesterday, there was a flurry of activity on the finish line early this morning, Saturday 4 December by World Cruising Club Posted 5 Dec 08:04 UTC COP26: So how was it for our world and our oceans? COP26: So how was it for our world and our oceans? Scientists called for world leaders to get on track for the safer Paris Agreement target of 1.5°C The expectations were high as the scientific analysis and reports showed categorically that the world was on a trajectory towards a calamitous 2.7°C of warming... by Phil Heaton and Steve Brown Posted 5 Dec 07:09 UTC See and Be Seen: Sailing at night tips See and Be Seen: Sailing at night tips Respect the Water with Lou Barden from Nomad Sailing Tips on what lights you should be using at night whether sailing or under power from Lou Barden at Nomad Sailing. by James Eaves, RYA Posted 4 Dec 10:00 UTC Marine Resources Latest Jobs Newsletter Marine Resources Latest Jobs Newsletter Putting a spotlight on our exciting roles available for Sunseeker Here's a highlight of this week's latest jobs. We're putting a spotlight on our exciting roles available for Sunseeker, who are looking for Deck-fitters for both their Poole and Weymouth locations. by Marine Resources Posted 4 Dec 08:00 UTC ARC 2021 makes landfall in Saint Lucia ARC 2021 makes landfall in Saint Lucia The first arrival of ARC 2021 At 03:16:45 local time on Friday 3 December, the Italian flagged yacht 12 Nacira 69 crossed the finish line off Rodney Bay Saint Lucia as the first arrival of ARC 2021. by World Cruising Club Posted 4 Dec 05:00 UTC More arrivals for ARC+ in sunny Grenada More arrivals for ARC+ in sunny Grenada Several more boats now arrived at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina Several more boats have now arrived at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in ARC+ and the docks are starting to come alive with happy participants who have now made landfall after their Atlantic crossing. by World Cruising Club Posted 3 Dec 22:39 UTC Pandemic presents unexpected opportunities Pandemic presents unexpected opportunities Cruising offers a unique opportunity to meet many people It has been a year and a half since our friends badgered us into escaping the Covid movement restrictions on Mexico's Baja, and cruising over to the less strict San Carlos, Sonora Mexico area. by Greg Yellenik Posted 3 Dec 17:27 UTC Christmas starts now! Christmas starts now! Musto's Christmas story begins years ago Whatever your budget, give the gift of outdoors to your loved ones this Christmas. by Musto Posted 3 Dec 15:09 UTC Cruising to Haida Gwaii in 2022? Cruising to Haida Gwaii in 2022? Parks Canada has scheduled virtual orientation sessions again in the Spring of 2022 As you may already be aware of, all visitors planning to visit Gwaii Haanas who are not travelling with a licensed tour operator must participate in the Orientation Program. by Rosario Passos, Bluewater Cruising Association Posted 2 Dec 23:52 UTC ARC+ 2021 arrives on Grenada's pure shores ARC+ 2021 arrives on Grenada's pure shores Pierre De Saint-Vincent's Outremer 51 Piment Rouge claims line honours Grenada has welcomed the first arrival of ARC+ 2021 as Pierre De Saint-Vincent's Outremer 51 Piment Rouge (FRA) claimed line honours in the second leg of the rally from Mindelo, Cape Verde. by World Cruising Club Posted 2 Dec 12:52 UTC Pegasus 50 Globe Electric launched Pegasus 50 Globe Electric launched The visits to our demo center in Izola and sea trials have kept us so busy over the past few weeks The visits to our demo center in Izola and sea trials have kept us so busy over the past few weeks that we forgot to share the news that we launched our first electric Pegasus 50 in August - or was it back in July? by Pegasus Yachts Posted 2 Dec 10:55 UTC CA releases upgraded CAptain's Mate app CA releases upgraded CAptain's Mate app Digital cruising information in one app The Cruising Association (CA) has released its upgraded CAptain's Mate app. by The Cruising Association Posted 2 Dec 05:42 UTC ARC 2021: Yacht Charlotte Jane III abandoned ARC 2021: Yacht Charlotte Jane III abandoned Catastrophic steering failure left the vessel disabled The five-man British crew of Charlotte Jane III were evacuated onto another ARC yacht today (01 December) after a catastrophic steering failure left the vessel disabled. by World Cruising Club Posted 1 Dec 22:12 UTC