Blogs
This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.
Susie Goodall dismasted 2,000 miles west of Cape Horn
Wednesday, 05 December 2018Susie Goodall arriving at the Hobart film stop last month. Image: Christophe Favreau/PPL/GGR
GALAXY-INFL8
Wednesday, 05 December 2018From Shakespeare® Marine comes the world’s first inflatable emergency VHF antenna, the GALAXY-INFL8. The antenna can be rapidly deployed via an embedded canister or manual tube and inflates to 1.6m to give a 3dB high visibility unit. The antenna is mounted with hook and loop straps allowing for quick and easy installation in any weather, and thanks to its inflatable design and manual valve it is reusable, so it can be deflated and stowed away safely until it is needed.
www.shakespeare-ce.com/marine
PRESTIGIOUS UK SPORTING VENUES AND CLUBS COME TOGETHER TO TACKLE SINGLE-USE PLASTIC POLLUTION
Wednesday, 05 December 2018Image: Marine Conservation Society
Nimbus to acquire joint venture interest in Bella Boats from Brunswick Corporation
Wednesday, 05 December 2018Nimbus 405C
Ellen MacArthur crafts Christmas card for her cancer charity
Wednesday, 05 December 2018Dame Ellen MacArthur has put her artistic talents to festive use by designing the Christmas card for her eponymous young people’s cancer charity.
The record-breaking round the world yachtswoman has sketched the simple illustration of an Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust yacht heeling beneath the stars, under the words ‘All is calm all is bright’.
Falmouth firm puts best feet forward for charity
Wednesday, 05 December 2018(from left) All aboard: Martin & Co owners Jon and Felicia Sampson with Turn to Starboard CEO Shaun Pascoe
Alinghi crowned victorious in 2018 Extreme Sailing Series™
Wednesday, 05 December 2018Image: Lloyd Images
GGR – Distance narrows between race leaders
Monday, 03 December 2018Jean-Luc Van Den Heede predicts a Jan 23 finish. Image: Christophe Favreau/GGR/PPL
Great Circle Hits Gold in Musical Extravaganza
Monday, 03 December 2018The Great Circle choral performance at the National Maritime Museum, Falmouth. Image: Colin Higgs
The Offshore Academy is GREAT…..
Friday, 30 November 2018The Offshore Academy, Britain’s only centre of excellence for single and shorthanded yacht racing, has been recognised by the National GREAT Britain campaign for its expertise in providing pathways to professional sailing.
Joining the campaign under the ‘Sport is GREAT’ message The Offshore Academy will sit alongside other British sporting Greats such as; Wimbledon, The Premier League, Lewis Hamilton and Wembley Stadium.
Record numbers clean up in 25th Great British Beach Clean
Thursday, 29 November 2018Image: Jack Donovan
Safeguarding the future
Thursday, 29 November 2018The Brexit flotilla saw boats from both sides of the debate take to the Thames
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
Thursday, 29 November 2018Colourful beer cans and craftily strong spirits to keep yours up through the festive season.
New ‘craft’ beers from young entrepreneurs offer new flavours and styles from the USA and Europe. The favoured packaging seems to be cans branded with bold and colourful Banksy-style artworks or stark industrial minimalist graphics.
Lake Yard Marina
Thursday, 29 November 2018With uninterrupted views across Poole Harbour towards Brownsea Island, Arne and the rolling Purbeck hills beyond, Lake Yard Marina in Hamworthy is not only charmingly friendly but also ideally situated in one of the south’s busiest nautical playgrounds.
Located on the north western edge of Poole Harbour, Lake Yard is a compact marina dock owned by the Culpan family since 1938. It originally built Ministry of Defence boats and bespoke gentleman’s motor cruisers.
Disposing of your unused flares safely
Thursday, 29 November 2018Alistair Hackett, managing director of Ocean Safety, advises why flares need to be disposed of correctly, and to go about doing so.
The majority of distress flares carried on board all types of vessels are never likely to be used. They are, after all, only for an emergency, and it is, in fact, illegal to let them off for any other reason.
Greek Cruising Tax postponed thanks to CA intervention
Wednesday, 28 November 2018The Greek Government announced on November 16 that it had implemented the TEPAH, commonly known as the Greek Cruising Tax.Initially it gave vessel owners just 10 days to pay the tax, but thanks to intervention from the Cruising Association (CA) this date has now been delayed to April 2, 2019.To date there is no information on how the tax will work, other than it will run under the TAXISnet system – part of the Greek tax system. It is supposed to be an E-tax and conducted online.The CA understands that all vessels will have to register at the www.aade.gr website and pay the tax online. The website is in Greek and the CA believes it is not yet set up for this tax.Chris Robb of the CA, who has been involved with the tax since its start, says: “I have severe reservations that an E-tax can be designed and launched in such a short time. I fear that the tax will be launched on a semi-manual basis with significant involvement of Port Police, with all the training issues that were seen with the introduction of the ‘new’ DEKPA. The CA will be working hard to prevent such a disaster.”The CA has submitted a 9-page document to the head of the Indirect Taxation Implementation department, laying out the necessities for the registration and payment process, so that the implementation can be clear and easy to do online. The Swedish and German Yachting organisations are also working with the CA.The CA’s document covers all the points which could affect the non-Greek cruising yachtsman, some of which are summarised below.What happens if I am not in the country by the start date of April 2nd? If I pay monthly – how will I prove that I am not using my yacht? How can I pay electronically? How do I register my vessel? What part will Port Police play? There are statutory fines for non-compliance. The CA is urgently seeking transitional arrangements to avoid fines for vessel owners who did not know about the tax, or where the tax was impossible for them to pay.The CA is pushing hard for information and has already had discussion with the Department for Implementation of Indirect Taxation. However, many branches of the Greek Government will be involved.
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Young OnBoarders awarded boats and boards by JMST
Wednesday, 28 November 2018Rowan Joseph (Pembrokeshire Performance Sailing Academy, Wales)
RYA wins bid to host 2019 Nacra 17, 49er and 49er FX European Championship
Tuesday, 27 November 2018Image: Lloyd Images/RYA
Don’t fall foul of dust, debris and drips
Tuesday, 27 November 2018Antifouling tins must be disposed of as hazardous waste
