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Geoff Holt celebrates arrival in Tortola

Written by Richard Thomas
Friday, 08 January 2010 11:54
Having sailed single-handed across the Atlantic - in all aspects of sailing the yacht - Geoff arrived in Tortola to become the first quadriplegic to sail across the Atlantic. He has sailed the 2,700 mile journey across the Atlantic on a 60ft purpose built catamaran Impossible Dream, unassisted in every aspect of the sailing. A short note on his website said: "Geoff and Impossible Dream successfully arrive in Cane Garden Bay, British Virgin Islands, thus completing his Personal Atlantic voyage."
Last Updated on Friday, 08 January 2010 12:34
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Geoff Holt departs Cape Verde Islands

Written by Richard Thomas
Wednesday, 23 December 2009 00:00
Having sorted out his fuel contamination problems, Geoff Holt slipped his lines and left the Cape Verde Islands Tuesday morning. Writing in his blog, he says: "We had a busy morning. Ceasar had stayed until 9.00pm on Monday to ensure both engines were completely overhauled and the infected diesel removed from every pipe but he ran out of time to put everything back together again that night. So yesterday morning, by the time we had fuelled up with 800 litres of diesel, filled the fresh water tanks and given the generator a quick service, we had lost another half day. Read the full blog here.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 December 2009 13:27
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RYA Boatshow Schedule

Written by Sailers
Friday, 18 December 2009 08:10
The RYA has announced an action packed week of activity for the Tullet Prebon London International Boat Show 2010, from expert talks and prestigious award ceremonies to great member offers and competitions. Saturday 09 kicks off the first of three Going for Gold sessions (also Wednesday 13 Thursday 14 all starting at 1:00pm) in which members from Skandia Team GBR will be taking to the Main Stage to give exclusive talks on their bid to remain the world’s top Olympic Classes sailing nation.
Last Updated on Friday, 18 December 2009 08:15
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eBorders proposal likely to be illegal

Written by sailers
Friday, 18 December 2009 15:54
The Home Affairs Select Committee has today published the report of its investigation into the Government’s £1.2 billion e-Borders programme, says the RYA. The report concluded that “the e-Borders programme is therefore, as far as we can ascertain, likely to be illegal under the EU Treaty” (paragraph 48) and we understand that the European Commission has written to the Government in similar terms. Reports from the national media suggest that the Home Office has now agreed that travellers will not be obliged to give personal information when they travel, in order to ensure that the whole scheme does not fall foul of EU rules on the free movement of people within the EU.
Last Updated on Friday, 18 December 2009 16:11
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Over 70 new product launches!

Written by Sailers
Friday, 18 December 2009 08:06
The busiest event in the capital’s boating calendar, the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, will host over 70 new product launches, including 18 global debuts, when it opens its doors at ExCeL, London from Friday 8 – Sunday 17 January. A diverse collection of more than 400 exhibitors will showcase products ranging from sailing and motor boats to marine equipment, chandlery and clothing with first showings of brand new products emerging from most sectors.
Last Updated on Friday, 18 December 2009 08:08
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