by Natalie | Jun 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
The lights suddenly went out for some colour deficient seafarers. On 24 April, the UK MCA sent out revisions to the guidance for their Approved Doctors who are responsible for applying the guidelines for seafarer fitness certification (ENG1 certificates) and it...
by Natalie | Jun 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
Jonny Fullerton of Grand Prix Sailing, talks to British Finn supremo, Giles Scott at the beginning of the 2015 season with less than 500 days to go to Rio 2016. JF: You are on a bit of a roll at the moment Giles, nearly two years unbeaten at any major regatta...
by Natalie | Jun 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
Sailmaking is something to which I have dedicated not even one second’s thought. Rather like I have never particularly wondered or cared how windscreen wipers or cotton buds are made, sails were simply ‘there’ for me, happily flapping away on their masts. So when...
by Natalie | Jun 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
One thing is for sure in the world of sustainability…protecting marine environments and managing their resources will create an increase in revenue for local people, governments and businesses. One example of this has been shown with the creation of El Toro...
by Natalie | Jun 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
Long Beach Race Week (LBRW), the West Coast’s largest keelboat regatta, is planned for June 26-28, 2015. More than 150 boats are expected to turn out for one-design and PHRF buoy racing on both ocean and outer harbor courses; with random leg courses for PHRF and...
by Natalie | Jun 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
Built by the Turkish shipyard Turquoise Yachts in 2011, here is the 55.40 metre superyacht Turquoise in St. Barths a couple of weeks ago. On board she accommodates up to 12 guests in a sophisticated interior designed by British studio H2 Yacht Design. Following the...