Welcome to the December issue of Cruising News Can't see this e-mail? Read it online     RYA Cruising News Follow us:           Welcome to the December issue of Cruising News In this issue: First Marine Conservation Zones in England announced Defra has released details of the first tranche of Marine Conservation Zones in England. Yacht design and behaviour Why are certain yacht designs faster than others? How can you improve the performance of your yacht? Special discounted prices on London Boat Show tickets for RYA members RYA members can take advantage of a specially negotiated ticket price of £11.00. Buy your tickets today! Midday shipping bulletin one hour later on New Year's Day The BBC has announced that the shipping bulletin on Wednesday 1 January 2014 will be deferred until 12.56.45. The burning question: are flares time expired? Stuart Carruthers, RYA Cruising Manager, responds to your comments on the current carriage requirements for pyrotechnic flares. Dear Editor Your comments and views on flares. If you have any comments, questions or views email us - editor.cruisingnews@rya.org.uk     SPECIAL OFFER RYA Stability & Buoyancy RRP: £: 7.49 OFFER PRICE: £3.50 Use discount code: STABIL13 Filled with top tips throughout, this book is perfect for instructors, coded vessels and RYA Yachtmaster candidates. Hurry offer ends 7th Dec     Links Boat Chat Regulations Safety Legal Advice Boating Abroad Buying or Selling a Boat Current Affairs Cruising   Christmas gift ideas from the RYA With less than a month to go until Christmas, there is still time to pick up those last minute gifts and the RYA has a few ideas for the sailor in your life.       Unsubscribe  |  Legal Information  |  Manage Your Email Subscription © RYA 2013