Yachting Monthly experts help you unravel what the new regulations post-Brexit mean for UK and EU sailors
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Sail Recycling network launched in the south west
The Sail Recycling network, the first of its kind in the UK, will operate in the south west. Old sails will be repurposed into lifestyle products such as bags and…
Weymouth Bay: a gem along the Dorset coastline
Dag Pike finds that Dorset's Weymouth Bay has ample facilities and points of interest for the cruising sailor
National Crime Agency warning over organised crime links to small boats
The National Crime Agency has issued an alert, warning that organised crime groups may target the marine industry to obtain small boats for people smugglers
Sailors urged to report incidents of marine wildlife harassment
The charity Whale and Dolphin Conservation is warning water users not to disturb or harass marine wildlife and to report those who do
C1331 check-in and check-out system to be replaced
A new online reporting system for all sailors leaving and returning to the UK should go live later this year
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)
Summer cruising: the 40 best UK anchorages
Planning your summer sailing? Yachting Monthly experts share their favourite UK anchorages, with tips to make the most of your time afloat
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
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