Research reveals time on the water can improve wellbeing
With concerns about the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic on mental and physical health, new research commissioned by...
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RYA issued certificates are to be recognised in Spanish waters
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has received confirmation that its International Certificates of Competence (ICC) and several of its...
Stephen Hills new Chair of Superyacht UK
Superyacht UK (SYUK), the group association within British Marine that represents the UK Superyacht sector, has elected Stephen Hills...
Revised Hire Boat Code published
British Marine and the Association of Inland Navigation Authorities (AINA) have revised the Hire Boat Code which they say...
Returned goods relief grace period extended by six months
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced a 6-month extension to the 1-year grace period previously put in place...
Native oysters restored to UK waters
4,000 native oysters are being returned to UK waters as part of a project spanning coastal regions across England,...
2020 sales data records staycation surge in boat sales
New sales data released by Boats Group reveals a surge in demand for boats and other watersports craft during...
White diesel paradox for boaters in Northern Ireland
From 30 June, non-commercial vessels wishing to refuel in Northern Ireland must do so with white diesel. But, says...
£5000 extra to sell boat in EU, says British Marine and RYA
Following the release of the UK – EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association...
Red diesel entitlement remains for recreational boaters
HM Treasury has confirmed its decision to maintain recreational boaters’ entitlement to use red diesel beyond April 2022. The...
British Marine creates industry reopening matrix
British Marine says it has met with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to clarify the guidance...
