Short-term navigating, when conditions change suddenly and you have to amend your sailing plans on the hoof, is a vital skill to learn for any cruiser. In Indonesia, and throughout…
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Introducing… The globe-trotting sailing adventures of Followtheboat
YBW is excited to be partnering with Followtheboat, YouTube’s oldest UK sailing channel. As the longest-running boating forum in the world, it feels like the perfect match. In 2004, Jamie…
Icom IC-SAT100 PTT Satellite Radio, Available Now!
It can be used as a communication tool in remote and isolated areas where there is no mobile phone or landline network infrastructure. Also, in the event radio or cellular…
New Simrad Cruise is the most intuitive and easy-to-use chartplotter available *Promotion*
Promotional feature with Simrad Yachting. Designed for straightforward navigation, Cruise features a simple, easy-to-use interface, sunlight-viewable display, mounting bracket and sonar transducer. Taking ease of use to a new level,…
Icom UK is the official radio communications supplier to Ramsgate Week 2019
The Ramsgate Week regatta has been a feature of the town’s calendar for over 100 years and is widely recognised as the friendly regatta. Icom UK will be supplying the…
Changes to Icom UK’s Range of Marine fixed VHF/DSC Radios
All current models feature the same easy to use and intuitive operation that has been adopted across our range of marine radios including rotary selector and directional keypad. All models…
Introducing the IC-M506GE Fixed Mount VHF and GPS/AIS Receiver Combo
The IC-M506GE is virtually identical to its predecessor except that it comes as standard with integrated GPS and external GPS antenna so that it meets the latest ITU-R M493-14 regulations.…
No more lost voices thanks to Icom, over
Sailability Scotland SCIO has supported disabled sailing in Scotland by organising six traveller series for the Challenger class of boat for over 25 years. The Challenger is a trimaran which…
Marine VHF radio calling procedure stickers available for free
Ian Lockyer, marketing manager of Icom UK, said, ‘It is important that marine VHF radio communication is accurate and clear, especially in an emergency. These stickers help to remind people…
Check out Icom’s latest marine based case studies
You can read these by clicking the following links: Ryde Inshore Rescue’s New 8 Metre RIBCRAFT Complete with Icom Communication Equipment Seavoice Training – Providing RYA Training Courses to the…
YJA 2018 Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards won by female sailors
Tracy Edwards and Nikki Henderson have both been named Yachtsman of the Year 2018, whilst 15-year-old Emily Mueller has received the Young Sailor of the Year award
Sunseeker International founder Robert Braithwaite passes away at the age of 75
Sunseeker CEO Christian Marti has announced the of passing luxury yacht manufacturer founder Robert Braithwaite
UK pleasure vessels allowed to use red diesel in Belgium this year, says the Cruising Association
The red diesel purchased prior to departure from UK to Belgium (and any EU marinas and ports) must pay the full 100% duty
Team Athena Racing is named as the first recipient of the Ian Atkins Keelboat Award
Team Athena is a British all girls Match Racing team and the inaugural recipient of the Ian Atkins Keelboat Award
The Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) announces the winners of the Marina of the Year Awards
In its 6th year, the Marina of the Year Awards hands out trophies in five different categories to the best marinas, voted by berth holders
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories to open its doors this March
The Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories will open on 23 of March in Bowness-on-Windermere and it will have over 40 boats on display
Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour wins Coastal Marina of the Year under 250 berths in The Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) awards
Having recently benefited from a £400,000 upgrade, Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has won the coveted Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) award
MiniCat GUPPY: The easy to carry inflatable catamaran
Developed with Laura Dekker, MiniCat GUPPY is an inflatable catamaran that weighs only 26kg and can be carried in cars, planes, on boats and even on foot
Fleetwood RNLI celebrates 160 years since first lifeboat arrived at the station
Fleetwood RNLI will mark 160 years since receiving their first lifeboat during their annual Lifeboat Day on 28 July 2019
New High Speed Passenger Vessel (HSPV) Voluntary Code is launched
The new non mandatory code covers safety requirements for operators and passengers of high speed charters, sightseeing vessels and leisure boat trips