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In this issue, we bring you up to date with the Governments revised proposals for the modernisation of the Coastguard. Find out how eleven year old Ben Jelf clinched the GT15 world powerboating champions crown and the RYA’s Environmental Advisor, Caroline Price, investigates if eco-moorings are fit for purpose.

Find out more about the start of the 2011 Clipper Round the World Race and we give you the chance to win a day of personal sail training. And look out for our new photo of the month spot – we look forward to seeing your pictures.

The Editor

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In this issue:
Coast Guard
Updated Coastguard Reforms
Government announce revised proposals for coastguard modernisation.
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Ben Jelf
GBR’s 11 year old Ben Jelf crowned 2011 World GT15 World Powerboat Racing Champion
Following in his father’s footsteps as a world champion racer, Ben is one of Britain’s youngster World Champions ever
read more
Links
RYA and BMF focus on Inland Waterways at Parliamentary Reception
Plymouth Sailing for Gold
RYA Volvo Team GBR set to take on the world’s best
I love sailing – June winner
Sign up now for the 2011 Sailability Multiclass Regatta
Squad applications now open for the British Keelboat Academy
RYA talks Red Diesel with HMRC
Follow us on Twitter
more news
 
Eco-moorings
 
How do these moorings systems compare in terms of operational effectiveness for the boater?
Win a day of personal sail training
 
Buy your copy of the RYA’s new publication, RYA Dinghy Techniques, and be in with a chance of winning this great prize.
Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race
 
Come and join in the festivities for the start of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race.
Grafham Water SC praised by the Environment Agency
 
Club’s cooperative approach was critical in helping to manage the outbreak of killer shrimp last year.

Picture of the month

Introducing our new picture of the month. Here is my offering from a recent Canal Boat trip along the Thames…. ‘The things you see when the lock opens….’

Send us your favourite boating picture and one lucky image will be chosen as Picture of the month.  Send your pictures and a short caption about the photo to
editor.inbrief@rya.org.uk

Picture of the month
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