‘Return to play’ for boating in Wales for crews from different households

RYA Cymru Wales issues COVID-19 Guidance on sailing and racing with different households.

Operation Wavebreaker

An initiative set up by the Marine Support Unit In response to a surge in reports of anti-social behaviour around Hampshire and the Isle of Wight the initiative aims to address current problems and long term solutions, with officers working with other police marine units to share ideas and best practices as well as local harbour masters, maritime rescue agencies and community groups.

Southampton Boat Show

... maybe a smaller event this year The organisers of the Southampton Boat Show are considering holding an alternative, smaller scale event this year after confirming that this year's show in its current format will not be going ahead in September, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event usually attracts over 100,000 visitors and more than 430 exhibitors.

Red Diesel – a new tax relief scheme ?

UK Marinas now sell red diesel on a 60/40 split of full and lower tax rates for propulsion and heating or power generation. The UK Government announced in the last budget that it would scrap the red diesel subsidy by April 2022, except for agricultural, rail and non-commercial heating purposes, including heating recreational boats.

Young sailors from the North East invited to apply for British Keelboat Academy

BKA graduates from Scarborough YC and Ripon SC share their experiences to inspire would-be recruits from the region

Clubs and RTCs urged to submit applications for Coronavirus relief grants

Closing date announced for COVID-19 related Government business grants.

HSSC Weekly Update Fri 7 Aug 20

From the Club Sec Ladies and Gentlemen, FACE COVERINGS IN THE CLUBHOUSE – With effect from tomorrow 8 Aug in accordance with government guidelines face coverings are to be worn in the Clubhouse except for those eating and drinking. Signage will be displayed. If you are in need of a face covering please visit the office.

Returning safely to racing at clubs in the North East

Clubs have been adapting how they run racing to comply with pandemic guidelines and discovering positives for racing sailors of all abilities.

Applications are open for the 2021 RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Award supported by Gallagher.

Applications are now open for the RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Awards which celebrate the outstanding achievement and promote the hard work of sailing clubs in the UK.

Eric Twiname Junior Championships returns ‘home’ for 2021

The popular event heads to Bassenthwaite Sailing Club