Barton Technical Update - Mid Year Barton Technical Update - Mid Year Constantly working to develop and improve solutions The Barton R&D team are constantly working to develop and improve solutions to your everyday needs. Our global vision is to improve your ability to lift, move, slide, secure and control rigging applications for leisure sailors and commercial operators. by Barton Marine Posted 5 Jul 11:00 UTC Solaris 80RS Altihia: Simplicity and substance Solaris 80RS Altihia: Simplicity and substance First of the new model sails into Mediterranean waters Time flies and summer has just arrived. We are making every effort not to disappoint your expectations. To this matter, we want to share with you the emotion exhaled from the view of the first model of the Solaris 80RS sailing into the Mediterranean. by Solaris Yachts Posted 5 Jul 08:56 UTC North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief Predicting The Weather, Best Cruising Sails, Rallying Around The World Join veteran meteorologist, Chris Bedford, and world-class sailor and best selling author, Peter Isler of Marine Weather University, as they drop knowledge on how sailing weather predictions are created. by North Sails Posted 4 Jul 11:00 UTC BBC Shipping Forecast to be phased back to normal BBC Shipping Forecast to be phased back to normal Broadcasts of the UK Maritime Weather Service to revert to previous times From Monday 6 July the BBC's broadcasts of the UK Maritime Weather Service, including the Shipping Forecast, will begin to be phased back to normal broadcast times and radio frequencies. by Helen Lewis Posted 4 Jul 09:36 UTC 52nd Southampton International Boat Show postponed 52nd Southampton International Boat Show postponed Covid-19 claims another major event Following the COVID-19 guidelines regarding large scale gatherings, British Marine will be postponing the 52nd edition of the Southampton International Boat Show until September 2021. by British Marine Posted 3 Jul 20:10 UTC Coast Guard and Northeast partners team up Coast Guard and Northeast partners team up For Operation Dry Water amid increase in boating accident The Coast Guard and Northeast partner agencies are scheduled to participate in Operation Dry Water, a national campaign aimed at preventing boating accidents resulting from boating under the influence. by U.S. Coast Guard 1st District Northeast Posted 3 Jul 12:58 UTC Respect The Destination Respect The Destination As lockdown continues to be eased across Scotland As lockdown continues to be eased across Scotland a joint plea has been made by marine tourism and sports groups for boaters and water users to have full consideration and respect for the destinations they plan to visit. by Sail Scotland & RYA Scotland Posted 3 Jul 09:41 UTC Sunreef 70: A future classic Sunreef 70: A future classic With outstanding living spaces, balancing comfort and great performance The Sunreef 70 joins Sunreef Yachts range of exclusive sail catamarans. With outstanding living spaces, Sunreef Yachts' latest model balances extreme comfort, great performance under sail and advanced technology. by Sunreef Yachts Posted 3 Jul 09:33 UTC Rescue within reach of Horta Rescue within reach of Horta Gabriele and Jonathan Lyne rescued a solo sailor Gabriele and Jonathan Lyne rescued a solo sailor whose yacht struck a whale near Horta. On June 24, OCC Members Gabriele and Jonathan Lyne were approaching their interim destination, Horta, after a 16-day crossing from Grenada aboard Aqualuna by Daria Blackwell / OCC Posted 3 Jul 04:25 UTC The Yachting Festival Cannes 2020 The Yachting Festival Cannes 2020 Yachting Festival will welcome a little over 340 motor boats and 80 sailing boats The Yachting Festival, the first autumn show on the international calendar and the leading in-water event in Europe, will take place from 8 to 13 September 2020, in Cannes, at the Vieux Port and Port Canto. by Cannes Yachting Festival Posted 3 Jul 03:46 UTC Where is open for cruising this summer? Where is open for cruising this summer? More and more Islands starting to open up The tide really began to turn at the start of June as more and more Islands started to open up, including Antigua and the Bahamas (all be it with quarantine and/or testing). by Noonsite Posted 2 Jul 12:42 UTC ARC and ARC+ 2020: November departures confirmed ARC and ARC+ 2020: November departures confirmed World Cruising Club working on plan to deliver a COVID secure rally Since its beginning in 1986, the ARC has always been about providing a framework to make the Atlantic passage to the Caribbean safer and more enjoyable for cruising sailors. by World Cruising Club Posted 2 Jul 08:30 UTC A cautious return to cruising A cautious return to cruising The Cruising Association's RATS group has been hard at work Over the past few months, the Cruising Association's RATS (Regulations and Technical Services) group has been hard at work researching, collating and compiling weekly updates covering the UK, Europe and the Mediterranean, since the outbreak of COVID-19. by Peta Stuart-Hunt Posted 1 Jul 16:11 UTC Noonsite is now mapped! Noonsite is now mapped! Navigate the site and find the information you are looking for After 20 years on the web, this is what the team at Noonsite have been waiting for and we are very excited to now have a map by which you can navigate the site and find the information you are looking for. by Noonsite Posted 1 Jul 15:19 UTC Restrictions ease on a special date Restrictions ease on a special date Daniel Smith & Becky Jeffery were set to be married this Friday Daniel Smith (39) and his partner Becky Jeffery (29) were set to be married this Friday the 3rd of July, the day travel restrictions are to be eased and overnight accommodation is allowed in Scotland in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. by Marc Turner, RYA Scotland Posted 1 Jul 13:32 UTC B&G to launch new Zeus³S Sailing Display B&G to launch new Zeus³S Sailing Display The fastest and most responsive sailing multifunction display yet! B&G®, the world's leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, has announced the launch of the new Zeus³S multifunction display system, boasting unrivalled performance, features and connectivity. by Dulcie Allen, B&G Posted 1 Jul 07:01 UTC Cowes prepares for return of overnight visitors Cowes prepares for return of overnight visitors Safety information and notices issued CHC has been taking a cautious, stepped approach to opening up its marine services and facilities in line with the Government's continued easing of lockdown restrictions. by Cowes Harbour Commission Posted 29 Jun 17:36 UTC A new look for the Nicholson 32 Association A new look for the Nicholson 32 Association Busy during the lockdown with a major overhaul of their website The Nicholson 32 Association has been busy during the lockdown. A major overhaul of its website by designer Tristram Woolston (a long time Nic 32 owner) brings a refreshed look and lots of new content to add to that offered their old site. by Nick Yonge, Class Captain Posted 29 Jun 14:41 UTC A lightning strike at sea A lightning strike at sea Frileuse took a direct hit of lightning OCC Member Nicolas Charpy's steel yacht Frileuse took a direct hit of lightning while crossing the Atlantic to Europe, several days out from the Caribbean. by Daria Blackwell / OCC Posted 29 Jun 10:13 UTC Sunsail raises £20,538 with online auction Sunsail raises £20,538 with online auction For our NHS heroes and Turn to Starboard An online auction, organised by Sunsail, has raised £20,538 in three weeks for the UK's incredible and hard-working NHS, as well as Turn to Starboard, a charity that uses sailing to help Armed Forces personnel and their families make the right turn. by Kira Daly Posted 29 Jun 09:50 UTC