The RYA is urging sailors to report all sightings and entanglements involving poorly marked fishing gear as it reveals a lack of data on the issue
Legislation
Are lobster pots a danger to yachts?
The Cruising Association has launched a campaign to make lobster pots safer for small vessels and is asking sailors to sign the petition
New passport rules in Turkey could catch sailors out
Turkey has just announced more stringent passport requirements for visitors, and the changes could catch out regular or long-term sailors in the country
Marinas offering more fuel choice: FAME-free fuel and white diesel
Marinas around the UK are changing the way they sell diesel in response to demand for different types of fuel and for more information about the fuel
EU considering DIY antifouling ban
The European Union could ban the use of antifouling by DIY boat owners. Help the British Coatings Federation stop this happening by taking this survey
Man jailed for hoax calls to Coastguard
A man in Scotland has been jailed for four months for making hoax calls to the UK Coastguard