The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is urging kayak owners, and other watersports enthusiasts, to clearly label their property. This comes after hours were wasted looking for the owner of a kayak in the Solent this week. All it takes is a sharpie with a name and / or phone number. Marking-up surfboards, kayaks, SUPs, inflatables, paddles and lifejackets could help save invaluable time.

The RNSC has been closed since we went into lockdown on 23 Mar, but from Mon 29 Jun it reopens its slipways and to solo sailors (unless from the same household or social bubble). Message by Lee Bichard copied from the RNSC Facebook Group: Well after months locked down today has seen our instructor Ian Parker afloat for the first sail since we were shut down in March.

What? Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets. There are many ways for people, communities and organisations across the country to show their support and ge When? Armed Forces Day takes place on the last Saturday each June.

Reservists are currently supporting operations worldwide. However, the contribution they make to our Armed Forces often goes unrecognised. As such an annual Reserves Day was created to highlight and recognise the valuable contribution Reservists make to our Armed Forces. Celebrating Reserves Day Reservists are everywhere, but you might not know it.