Andy Pag explores why orcas have been damaging yachts off Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar, and how to protect your boat. Being chased, bumped and gnarled at by a pod of orcas was ‘a mix of horror and love,’ says Yara Tibirica who encountered the animals while sailing her 35ft live-aboard catamaran, Slughunter. Check it out at the […]
Burton Waters Lifejacket Clinic
“BOAT HANDLING COMPETITION – SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST 2021 It is with regret that due to the lack of entries (only one received), we have to cancel the Boat Handling event scheduled for next weekend. THE CLUB BBQ WILL STILL GO AHEAD ON SATURDAY EVENING, 28TH AUGUST. DETAILS WILL BE POSTED HERE WITHIN THE NEXT 24 […]
We have just heard from Beccy at Quayside Coffee that all the staff have been pinged and have to isolate for the next 10 days. Therefore the cafe has to close. Therefore the next Friday Club Nights are cancelled. Next Club Night will be Friday 6th August.
Hi, you can see below I complained about the hazard created by the hanging growth from a willow tree in the centre of Lincoln on river Witham. I passed through Lincoln today and have to report that both willow trees are a significant hazard to navigation. It is virtually impossible to see is another vessel […]
Start the season with your own refresher course. Article written by James Stevens for Yachting Monthly
Guided step to boating
Fossdyke Canal Location: Adjacent to Harvey Street, Lincoln (Foss Bank). Monday 15 March 2021 until Friday 2 April 2021 23:59 Type: Towpath Closure Reason: 3rd Party Works Original message: Contractors JBA Bentley working on behalf of The Environment Agency need to carry out urgent repairs to a section of flood wall along Foss Bank […]
The Boat Safety Scheme Boat Owners’ survey is due to launch next week (during w/c Monday March 15th). The BSS is keen to understand more about your opinions on some important issues related to boat ownership, safety and also collect ideas for what could be improved. The purpose of this message is to […]
As Brexit regulations take shape, much could change about keeping a boat in Europe. Lu and Rod Heikell look at consequences for sailors looking to go cruising after Brexit Read more here:
