Aaron's Two Minute Trophy Canvey Island Yacht Club member Aaron Lowther (15) won the senior class in the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship at the national final held at the recent Southampton Boat Show. He was presented with his prize at a recent ceremony at the club. more >>>

Proposed Alcohol Limits
The Government wants to bring in drink-drive alcohol limits for yachtsmen. The regulations are posted on both the RYA and BMF websites: www.rya.org.uk or www.britishmarine.co.uk. There is a 12-week consultation period. more >>>

Seago Recall A reminder for yachtsmen in that product recall has been issued by SEAGO Yachting Ltd concerning a defect in some 150 and 175 Newton lifejackets, which could result in serious injury. Faulty Lifejackets will be replaced. Full details can be found on their website.

They've Won £50, 000 !! Horning Sailing Club won their £50,000 from the Big Lottery Fund
People's Millions. Thanks to all who helped by voting last Tuesday. full story >>>

Steve follows in Heroes Wake

Steve Curtis (11) is clearly a power boating champion in the making. His outstanding skill at driving and safely handling a powerful RIB won his club the dream prize of £15,000 worth of RIB, motor and trailer; emulating the feat of his elder sister Katrina two years ago. more >>>

Sherringham Shoal Wind Farm

The fourth largest wind farm to be erected off the British coast is being built on the Sheringham Shoal 12 miles NNE off Sheringham on the North Norfolk Coast. more >>>

Wave Generator Test Rig

Southend-based Trident Energy will be placing an experimental wave energy test rig in position in the North Sea just off Southwold in December. Don’t run into it! more >>>

East Zone Championships - 2008

West Mersea clubs Dabchicks SC and West Mersea YC joined forces to stage this year’s East of England Co-operative Volvo RYA East Zone Championships. Despite being bedevilled by light breezes, the 150 young sailors enjoyed themselves. more >>>

Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship

This year’s Honda RYA Youth RIB Champions are Steven Curtis (11) and Aaron Lowther (15), both from this region! Congratulations to both boys for their individual achievement and for being the first pair from the same region to win both classes. more >>>

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