Alan Buchanan. We are sad to announce the death yesterday (Monday 26 January) of Alan who was a YDSA member from 1946 until retiring from the Association in 2005. He was 93. He was a notable designer of beautiful yachts, still celebrated in the Buchanan Owners' Association.

Jobs available! See Job Vacancies ABYA and YDSA websites.

MCA Workboat Code - Now out for consultation and available for use as an alternative standard.

Inland Waterways Group - 25 February, Golden Lion, Easenhall, nr Rugby.

Practical Yacht Brokerage course - Marwell Hotel, near Winchester. Next course 2 & 3 March 2015

YDSA Report Writing- one day course on 3 March at The Glass Works.

Northern Forum - Ellesmere Port Boat Museum - 5 March

YDSA annual conference - 10th March at the Watermens Hall, London EC3