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VAT change for recreational boaters
Monday, 20 December 2021Following the RYA’s meeting with HM Treasury and HMRC, the Government has confirmed that from 1 January 2022, legislation was brought in to give certainty to recreational boat owners that they will not be required to pay a second amount of U...
Walcon Marine delivers regeneration of Noss on Dart Marina
Monday, 20 December 2021Walcon Marine is now in the final stages of a major project to remove and replace Premier Marina’s Noss on Dart Marina in the west of England. The project began in the winter of 2020/21 and today an all-new, 232-berth facility is all but com...
Slingsby takes control of SailGP Championship after victory in Sydney
Monday, 20 December 2021Tom Slingbsy delivered when it mattered for his Australia SailGP Team. Dominating the final race after an inconsistent weekend of results, the home team claimed victory in the Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG to secure its place in the ...
New Dry Stack Nears Completion as Part of Noss On Dart’s £75m Redevelopment
Monday, 20 December 2021Premier’s Noss on Dart is now taking bookings for its dry stack facility which will open in March 2022. The brand new dry stack facility will accommodate boats up to 9m; providing boat owners with a flexible and cost effective alternative to...
VIDEO: Great Britain SailGP Team out of contention after collision in Sydney
Friday, 17 December 2021The Great British SailGP Team are out of the Australian Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG, after a collision with the Japan SailGP Team in the final race of the opening day.
Falmouth Harbour’s prickly solution to thorny problem of marine antifoul
Thursday, 16 December 2021The masterminds behind a sea-urchin inspired, eco-friendly anti-fouling solution for boats have teamed up with Falmouth Harbour and Rustler Yachts to bring the technology to Cornwall in an industry first.
Great Britain SailGP Team return to action in Sydney
Thursday, 16 December 2021With only two events remaining in the SailGP Season 2 calendar, the race to qualify for the $1million prize winner-takes-all podium race in San Francisco is heating up. The Great Britain SailGP Team currently sits in fourth place overall, four poi...
The Cruising Association announces an update on UK Government VAT rules for UK boat owners
Thursday, 16 December 2021Following a meeting with HM Treasury and HM Revenue and Customs, the Cruising Association has confirmed that the UK Government will make a positive change to the application of Returned Goods Relief for recreational craft. As a result, many boat o...
New berthing options to enhance boating experience
Wednesday, 15 December 2021MDL Marinas has launched two new berthing products which will enhance boat owners’ on water experience, opening up cruising opportunities and exploration around the UK coast and further afield.
British Sailing Team reflects on Olympic successes as stars announce retirement
Wednesday, 15 December 2021British Sailing Team boss Mark Robinson has heaped praise on a host of sailing stars after they announced their retirement from Olympic campaigning.
Get fit for less with Christmas and New Year offers from MDL Fitness
Tuesday, 14 December 2021Gym goers can get fit for as little as 62 pence per day in 2022 with MDL Fitness’ Christmas and New Year offers.
A rare chance to acquire a piece of history
Friday, 10 December 2021The classic sailing yacht Borkumriff II offers a rare chance to acquire a piece of history.
VIDEO: Karpaz Gate Marina Opens Reservations for New Hotel
Friday, 10 December 2021Reinforcing the transformation of North Cyprus into a unique Mediterranean haven for the yachting community, Karpaz Gate Marina has announced the opening of reservations for its new on-site boutique hotel.
VIDEO: HMS Queen Elizabeth returns home as historic global deployment comes to an end
Thursday, 09 December 2021HMS Queen Elizabeth’s crew were welcomed back to their home base of Portsmouth after sailing 49,000nm to the Indo-Pacific and back.
Young sailors awarded boats and boards
Thursday, 09 December 2021A total of 14 youngsters from across the UK have been given a huge boost in their sailing and windsurfing ambitions by being awarded their own boats and boards donated by the John Merricks Sailing Trust.
RYA welcomes government intent to waive the 3-year condition for returned goods relief
Thursday, 09 December 2021Following a meeting between the RYA and HMRC on 17 November, the RYA welcomes the government’s intent to waive the three-year condition for Returned Goods Relief for pleasure craft that are the personal property of a UK resident which are be...
Two women to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic this Christmas for charity
Thursday, 09 December 2021Two professional businesswomen from Gloucestershire and Hampshire, are rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic this Christmas to raise £100,000 for Women’s Aid and Shelter charities.
MDL Marinas focuses on improving customer experience with £5 million investment
Wednesday, 08 December 2021Each year MDL Marinas invests millions of pounds to ensure that its 19 UK marinas and boatyards offer the best facilities, both on and off the water, for berth holders, visitors and tenants.
‘ENGAGE OR ENRAGE’ WARNS RYA AS MMO PROPOSE NO ANCHORING ZONES IN STUDLAND BAY
Wednesday, 29 September 2021The Royal Yachting Association responds to plans from the Marine Management Organisation on Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone Habitat Protection Strategy.
Sutton Harbour Marina berthing assistant named as one of the best in the world
Wednesday, 29 September 2021Plymouth berthing assistant Corey Murray has been singled out for praise after being named one of the 10 best marina employees working at the world’s most superior marinas.
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