Yachting Monthly experts help you unravel what the new regulations post-Brexit mean for UK and EU sailors
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Cruising after Brexit and sailing in Europe
Keeping a boat in Europe has offered easy adventure and warmer climates, but as regulations after Brexit begin to take shape, we look at what it means for cruising sailors
UK sailors with boats in Europe granted Returned Goods Relief extension
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)
OFCOM licence: changes announced due to EMF concerns
New requirements have been introduced for the OFCOM licence for all licensable radio equipment due to concerns about the risk of exposure to electromagnetic field (EMF) emissions
Northern Ireland cruising: concerns over red diesel ban
From 30 June 2021, recreational boat owners in Northern Ireland have to fill up their vessels with white diesel. Currently there are no plans to provide marine white diesel pumps…
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?
2021 Budget: Red diesel use by boaters confirmed
The Chancellor has confirmed that sailors and boaters will still be able to use red diesel to propel their vessels after April 2022
Have your say on the disposal of flares
A consultation has been launched by the UK Government to look at how sailors dispose of out-of-date flares. The public have until 15 March 2021 to respond
Studland Bay management: RYA calls for voluntary approach
Sailors have until 15 December to respond to a call for evidence over management plans for Studland Bay, which could see all sailing and watersports banned
Day Skipper: What you need to know to get through
With her husband Theo out of the way, Georgie Stocker shows on her Day Skipper course that she is more than capable of taking charge