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RYA Northern Ireland confirm no lockdown changes

RYA Northern Ireland has confirmed that the Northern Ireland Executive outlined no fundamental changes on 7 May to the current Regulations

RYA Cymru Wales to remain in lockdown

Following the UK Government announcement on easing restrictions of lockdown, all boating activity within Wales will remain suspended for now

RYA welcomes return to the water for all forms of boating

The Royal Yachting Association warmly welcomed a return to the water following the Prime Minister’s announcement Sunday

Rescue incidents go up by half despite Covid-19 lockdown

The number of recorded incidents dealt with by HM Coastguard Friday has been the highest recorded since the UK was put into lockdown in late March

World Sailing President Kim Andersen on necessary adjustments to the new realities

In his latest Newsletter, Kim Andersen, President of World Sailing, confirms that this pandemic has affected and will affect all areas of society, including all of us in the sailing world

Georgie Ainslie looks at how INEOS Team UK has been effected by Covid-19

Georgie Ainslie takes a look at how the Ineos America’s Cup team is navigating through COVID-19 . . . Video here

STOP PRESS – – SailGP pull the plug on 2020 season

Following my earlier post today that SailGP were considering a Cowes event decision . . . They have now decided to scrap the rest of the 2020 season events

World Beach Games postponed to 2023

Due to the pressures on National Olympic Committee (NOC), the 2021 World Beach Games has beeen postponed to 2023

It’s not Necker Island but it’s free

A floating platform designed by Marshall Blecher and Fokstrot seeks to provide a new type of public space in Copenhagen Harbour for a post-coronavirus world

Batt Sails cutting for PPE

Batt Sails have completely re-purposed their sail loft to cut and make PPE to help the NHS at several levels during the COVID19 crisis

Sunreef Yachts create de-luxe Eco Range

Polish builder Sunreef is developing an Eco range of catamarans that feature specially designed solar panels on the hull, flybridge and mast

America’s Cup – Luna Rossa switch to electric winches

Luna Rossa skipper Max Sirena confirmed that during the Italian Coronavirus lock down Luna Rossa carried out test sailing in Cagliari with a reduced crew of only five sailors, in compliance with health regulations