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Cruising 

Whether under power or sail, you simply can't beat the feeling of ultimate freedom you get from nosing your boat out of the marina and heading for new shores.

All with the promise of a snug anchorage and a yarn with your shipmates at the end of it.

'Travelling is not just about the destination, it's also about how you get there...'

The featured articles come from the RYA Cruising News which is emailed monthly to eligible subscribers. For more information related to cruising try some of the following links from Information and Advice...

Robust RYA response to proposed HPMCZs in Welsh waters
Robust RYA response to Welsh Government consultation on highly protected marine conservation zones.
VHF black holes
What can you do to be prepared for VHF black holes?
South coast announced as next area for marine planning
Recreational boating can co-exist with most other marine activities but there are circumstances that are not straightforward and it is essential that the MMO understand these.
Cruiser Racing - part 9 - clear crew roles
Clear crew role(s) will help you put in a slick race performance
Heavenly bodies
Sam Llewellyn on the heavenly bodies that give you a tow.
Push the Boat Out Day celebrated across the country
Go for Gold Team GB was the chant of the day...
No evidence from Studland Bay Seagrass Study
No consistent evidence that anchoring is impacting the seagrass habitat at Studland Bay
RYA talks wind farms with Yachting Monthly
Rob Peake from Yachting Monthly magazine interviews RYA Cruising Manager Stuart Carruthers on wind farms and their impact on recreational boating.

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Team GB sailors to greet Weymouth Live Site on 2012 Opening Ceremony night
Team GB sailors to greet Weymouth Live Site on 2012 Opening Ceremony night
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Information and Advice

For more information related to cruising try some of the following links from Information and Advice...