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Inclusivity in the sport of sailing – webinars by the Scaramouche Sailing Trust hosted by Mark Jardine Scaramouche first made sailing new headlines back in 2017 when they were the first comprehensive state school to compete in the Rolex Fastnet Race in a boat they restored. Since then, they have Continue Reading

Job in PR for a well known sailing team available Here is a fabulous job opportunity for someone involved in Sailing PR that YJA member Emily Caroe is looking to fill if you may know the right person… https://www.mallory-group.com/careers/press-officer  

  Tuesday 8 December 2020 YJA MS Amlin ‘International Sailor of the Decade’ winner announced In a year that truly needs good news stories, the winner of the YJA MS Amlin ‘International Sailor of the Decade’ Award has been announced as Jon Holt, founder of the Scaramouche Sailing Trust. The Continue Reading

Shortlist and Trophy revealed for the YJA MS Amlin ‘International Sailor of the Decade’ NOVEMBER 6TH 2020 The Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) and MS Amlin Boat Insurance are delighted to announce the Shortlist for the YJA MS Amlin ‘International Sailor of the Decade’. Over the past decade we have seen Continue Reading

Monumental Maritimers We are always keen to hear about new works produced by our members around the world and promote their efforts, but here is an unusual new one created by YJA member Cathy Shelbourne, of Sea Shell Communications marketing consultancy. Q. Where is the first column to commemorate Nelson Continue Reading

YJA members welcomed to the 60th edition of the Genoa Boat Show – 1st to 6th October 2020 From 1st to 6th October The Genoa International Boat Show Will Welcome Boating Professionals and Enthusiasts for its 60th Anniversary Edition The 60th Genoa International Boat Show will welcome industry professionals and Continue Reading

For immediate release – 2nd September, 2020 YJA MS Amlin ‘International Sailor of the Decade’ announced! After the huge disappointment of having to cancel the YJA MS Amlin Awards Gala Dinner in September, in addition to taking the decision not to award the ‘Yachtsman of the Year’, ‘Young Sailor of Continue Reading

PRESS RELEASE 28 August 2020 YJA MS Amlin Gala Awards Dinner 2020 Cancelled With regret, the YJA MS Amlin Gala Awards dinner 2020 has been cancelled alongside a difficult decision taken not to present the Yachting Journalists’ Association’s Yachtsman of the Year, Young Sailor of the Year or Young Blogger Continue Reading

It is with great regret that we have to announce the passing of Mike Ford, a consummate professional Journalist & Photographer who has been working away in the background to keep the good ship YJA afloat for seemingly more years than any of us can recall. Among the many YJA Continue Reading