Boat owners, whose vessels were in the EU at the end of the Brexit transition period, now have until 30 June 2022 to qualify for Returned Goods Relief (RGR)
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Boat owners need to carry VAT proof onboard post-Brexit
Skippers cruising to and from the UK need to prepare now for the ‘bureaucracy of sailing’ post-Brexit, the Cruising Association (CA) has warned
New post-Brexit rules for the sale of second hand boats
New rules have been announced for the sale of second hand boats between the EU and the UK - and it will end up costing owners and brokers
Brexit: Can I sail to the EU with red diesel in my tanks?
Following confirmation that recreational sailors in England, Wales and Scotland can still use red diesel, what impact will that have on UK cruisers visiting the EU?
UK Brexit deal: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston backs campaign to change 90 day visa rule
The Cruising Association is campaigning for sailors to be given a 180-day cruising visa for EU countries, rather than being limited to just 90 days in 180 days
Challenge to Brexit deal immigration rule
The Brexit deal only allows UK sailors to cruise the EU for 90 days in every 180-day period. Pilot book author Gordon Knight is now campaigning for visa reciprocation
boot Dusseldorf cancelled for 2021
Organisers of the 2021 boot Düsseldorf have announced the cancellation of the event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
How to take your dog or cat sailing
Taking a dog or cat to sea needs extra thought on a cruising yacht, explains Erin Carey
How to sail to France from the UK
For home-waters sailors who are considering a holiday cruise to France, Ken Endean looks at the options for making a dash across the English Channel
Just the Italian job: the quieter side of Sorrento
Despite its popularity, Dag Pike discovers there is a quieter side to this beautiful Italian town