Welcome to the May issue of Cruising News Can't see this e-mail? Read it online   RYA Cruising News Follow us:         Welcome to the May issue of Cruising News In this issue:   Love yourself, love your life raft RYA Cruising Manager, Stuart Carruthers, considers the importance of life raft servicing.     Do not disturb! Recent changes to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Amended, provide increased protection for wildlife. Anyone caught disturbing wildlife can now be prosecuted.     East marine plans provide stronger platform Boating routes must be considered by prospective developers.     The RYA will examine navigational risk assessment for Navitus Bay Wind Park Application for consent to develop the wind park was submitted on 10 April.     Reminder: Essential maintenance to Droitwich transmitter may affect BBC Shipping Forecast The BBC’s Droitwich transmitter will undergo essential maintenance during spring and summer 2014.     Foulger’s Gat Long Sand buoys to be reinstated Buoys temporarily removed to facilitate the construction of the London Array Offshore Wind Farm are to be reinstated.     Dear Editor Your comments and views on leap seconds.   If you have any comments, questions or views email us - editor.cruisingnews@rya.org.uk   RYA Competent Crew Skills - 2nd Edition The official companion for the RYA's popular Competent Crew course and RYA Start Motor Cruising course. Also available and enhanced as an RYA eBook     Links Boat Chat Regulations Safety Legal Advice Boating Abroad Buying or Selling a Boat Current Affairs Cruising         Unsubscribe  |  Legal Information  |  Manage Your Email Subscription © RYA 2014