Come and join us at 16.00 on the 15th November at METS for our networking drinks and where we rival some information about our prestigious awards presentation ….. Where the Henri Lloyd stand 03.414 in the British Pavilion, open to all members and journalists.
The Yachting Journalists’ Association announces the start of the public nomination process for their coveted awards in 2023, the Yachtsman of the Year, Young Sailor of the Year and the Young Journalist of the year. These prestigious awards recognise and honour outstanding achievements and contributions within the world of boating Continue Reading
T THE 52nd edition of Southampton International Boat Show, due to take place in September has been postponed. Organisers, British Marine said it would be put off until September 2021 in the wake of CONVID-19 and latest government guidelines on staging large scale gatherings. However, with the government announcement Continue Reading
Cowes Week Limited organiser of the UK’s largest and best-known sailing event, has today announced the cancellation of the 2020 Cowes Week regatta. The CWL team say it had hoped that it would be possible to hold the much-loved regatta this summer for the competitors, sponsors and spectators who come Continue Reading
#RestartSailing Survey The UK government’s easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions has brought relief to many aspects of life and, particularly certain sports. Sailing is one of those fortunate past-times that is now allowed in England, along with all other forms of watersports practiced on open waterways, including windsurfing, canoeing, rowing, Continue Reading
We are saddened to hear of the passing of former YJA member Wing Commander Basil D’Oliveira OBE who died peacefully at home with his family on the May 10, aged 92. Basil, who was Captain of the Queens Flight was also a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and Continue Reading
Words by Peta Stuart-Hunt The Cruising Association confirms that, from yesterday, and subject to local regulations, all forms of watersports, including the use of privately-owned motorised craft, can go ahead in England. In guidance issued yesterday the Government has confirmed that:’All forms of water sports practised on open waterways, including Continue Reading
The Scaramouche Sailing Trust, set up to restore a 1980s classic American Admiral’s Cup yacht, and close to the heart of the Yachting Journalists’ Association has appointed a new board of Trustees: Alex Jacobs, Allie Smith, Andrew Pindar and Damilola Ajaboona to help bring bring a wealth of knowledge and Continue Reading
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING It is now imperative that we continue to increase our membership as the current and increasingly ageing listings are failing to raise sufficient funds to support the costs of managing the Association. In support of this your Committee have agreed to modify the Constitution in Continue Reading
The Officers and committee proposed for election at the AGM are: The Lord Ambrose Greenway – President Cliff Webb — Chairman Mark Jardine — Vice Chairman Chris English — Hon Secretary Mike Ford — Hon Treasurer and Webmaster Jimmy Cornell John Roberson Peta Stuart-Hunt Amanda Fisher Vacant Vacant
