We are very sad to report the loss of maritime expert and author Dag Pike, who ‘crossed the bar’ over the Bank Holiday weekend aged 88 Legendary navigator and seaman Dag Pike has passed away, aged 88 With over 65 years experience in ships, sail and power boats and the Continue Reading
Eight Bells – David Pelly
David Pelly We’re sending our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of David Pelly who has passed away after a long illness. This obit has been provided by his daughter Tessa and is accompanied by a favourite family photo of this delightful, gentle man. Born in 1941, David Pelly Continue Reading
Stoneways Marine steps up for return of YJA Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards!
Stoneways Marine steps up for return of YJA Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards! After that hiatus which 2020 was in so many ways, the YJA Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards are back, and the Yachting Journalists’ Continue Reading
2021 YJA AGM – Invitation for members
Notice of AGM We will hold the YJA Annual General Meeting via a Zoom call, and all (paid up!) members are invited to take part. We will vote on Committee nominations, and we’ll give an update on activities. Let us know if you plan to join the AGM and we’ll Continue Reading
Marine Industry News.- Editor Job Vacancy
Job vacancy for an Editor working on Marine Industry News. Check out the details and apply here: https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/editor-wanted-for-part-time-six-month-contract/ Apply now…
PR Manager Vacancy
Fretté Rogerson PR is hiring! — Press Relations Manager Role — Fretté Rogerson PR is looking for an experienced PR manager to join the communications agency based in London. The person applying must have English as their mother tongue and a minimum of professional French as a second language. Further Continue Reading
Tokyo Playbook – Guide to a successful games
Tokyo Playbook – Your guide to a safe and successful Games
Sailing Illustrated – Live Tribute to Bob Fisher
Tom Ehman – based in California, is hosting a tribute program on the Sailing Illustrated Facebook page this Friday 5th February. Show time: Friday 1300 Pacific / 1600 EST / 2100 UTC / 2200 CET Saturday 0500 Perth / 0800 Sydney / 1000 Auckland Facebook Live does not require a Continue Reading
America’s Cup – Uncharted waters for Ainslie, by Gerald New
America’s Cup – Uncharted waters for Ainslie in Prada Cup Final
Bob Fisher – Eight bells
It is with great sadness we heard the news that long time member and former Chairman of the YJA, Bob Fisher, passed on January 25th. Obituary to one of our greatest, prepared by Barry Pickthall. Fair winds Bob… 8 Bells: Bob Fisher – Mr America’s Cup Winner of successive championship Continue Reading