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On behalf of all of our members, The Yachting Journalists’ Association wishes to offer our deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. Many of our members met the Queen during her long life, and have fond memories of those moments, so we would Continue Reading

Winners of prestigious yachting awards crowned at YJA Stoneways Marine Awards Gala Dinner in Southampton  A star-studded evening at the Grand Café Southampton held on Friday 10th September saw the crowning of the highly prestigious YJA Stoneways Marine Yachtsman of the Year, Young Sailor of the Year, and the new Continue Reading

  Nominees Decided! Voting Now Live YJA Members Only – Please cast your vote now in the 3 categories – click here, it takes 2 minutes: https://yja.world/2021-yja-stoneways-marine-awards-members-voting-page/ YJA Stoneways Marine Yachtsman of the Year Hannah Mills Pip Hare Team GB Olympic Sailing Squad – Tokyo 2020 YJA Stoneways Marine Young Sailor Continue Reading

YJA Stoneways Marine Gala dinner 2021 Nominations open – Tickets now available Save the date – 10th September Reserve your tickets NOW – limited number available The black-tie Gala Dinner will be held at the Grand Café in Southampton, on Friday 10th September, following on from Press Day at the Southampton International Continue Reading

A new Award announced for 2021 The YJA Stoneways Marine Young Journalist of the Year is a new award for 2021, aiming to celebrate and reward upcoming talent in the marine industry. Nominations are now open for this award through to the closing date on 29th August 2021, and anyone Continue Reading

Nominations open for the YJA Stoneways Marine Yachtsman of the Year and the Young Sailor of the Year 2021 Nominations open today (Monday 2nd August) for the YJA Stoneways Marine Yachtsman of the Year and the Young Sailor of the Year 2021. These awards are, without doubt, the most prestigious Continue Reading

Offringa Matches Goyard’s Perfect Record, Whilst Marion Mortefon Claims First Foil Event Title Women’s Foil  Heading into the final day, Marion Mortefon (FRA | Fanatic / Duotone / LOKEFOIL) and Helle Oppedal (NOR | Fanatic / Duotone), were the only two women left in contentions for the Women’s Foil event Continue Reading

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

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! 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