The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced it will stop producing Admiralty paper charts by late 2026 to increase its focus on its digital navigation products and services
Sailing news
Easing of restrictions for EU VAT paid yachts delayed
Currently, VAT has to be paid again on all EU-VAT paid yachts, based in the EU, which were purchased before 31 December 2020 and are brought into the UK
Pelican of London: opening doors for teenagers
Former journalist Dave Rushby is funding seven places for 16-17 year olds on the Pelican of London to help them build confidence and life skills. He is hoping other people…
Marine mortgages: Is your paperwork up to date?
Sales of boats are being delayed in the UK because cleared mortgages continue to show up as outstanding on the UK Ship Register
Foiling yacht makes clean hydrogen for the first time
DRIFT Energy has announced it has successfully produced clean hydrogen using its first purpose-built hydrofoil sailboat in sea trials
New initiative to look at the rise in abandoned boats
The number of abandoned boats around the coasts of the UK and Europe is growing. Now a new initiative is to look at the scale of the problem and improve…
Delays in RYA certifications due to staff shortages
Sailors waiting for RYA certifications are being warned to expect delays of up to six weeks due to staff shortages and demand
Gipsy Moth IV: rebirth of a British legend
Katy Stickland talks to Gipsy Moth IV’s new owner Simon Oberholzer about his passion for the yacht and the plans for her future
DIY lithium-ion battery installation could leave you uninsured
Boat owners who plan to install their own lithium batteries onboard are being advised to seek professional help or risk invalidating their insurance
New liferaft buoyancy standards after fatal accident
All non-SOLAS float-free launching liferafts must now have sufficient buoyancy to trigger the inflation mechanism once it has been released from the cradle