Having brushed up on their theory, racing turned cruising sailors Liz Rushall and her husband Mark now put it into practice during their Yachtmaster Practical assessment
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Tips and hints for passing your Yachtmaster theory
Racing turned cruising sailors Liz Rushall and her husband Mark go back to school to brush up on their Yachtmaster theory
Sarah Treseder to leave the RYA
Sarah Treseder, who has led the RYA for more than a decade, is to become the new chief executive at the UK Chamber of Shipping
Autonomous vessel trials are ‘tightly controlled’
With the publication of new voluntary guidance on the use of autonomous ships in UK waters, we speak to the UK Harbour Masters’ Association about the implications for recreational sailors
RYA’s ICC remains valid in Spanish waters
The RYA's International Certificates of Competence (ICC) and several of its course completion certificates and other Certificates of Competence have been reinstated in Spain
Brexit: What food can I legally take from the UK into the EU?
Yachting Monthly experts help you unravel what the new regulations post-Brexit mean for UK and EU 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?