Chantal Borciani
Rupert Murdoch hospitalised after accident on his son’s yacht in the Caribbean
Rupert Murdoch was helicoptered off his son Lachlan's yacht during a vacation in the Caribbean after suffering a back injury
North Korean ‘ghost ship’ washes ashore in Japan with eight dead bodies on board
A wooden 'ghost ship' bearing North Korean badges has washed ashore in central Japan with eight decomposing bodies on board
Kraken Yachts chairman begins tremendous 18,000nm maiden voyage on 66ft flagship
Chairman of Kraken Yachts, Dick Beaumont, has embarked on a 18,000nm maiden voyage from Hong Kong on board the 66ft flagship White Dragon
Six abandon ship as Sydney to Hobart yacht sinks off Tasmanian coast
Six plucked from the water during dramatic rescue off the Tasmanian coast as yacht sinks on return passage after the Sydney to Hobart race
The Four Oarsmen smash record in 29 days and win Atlantic Challenge
Four amateur rowers have been crowned the winners of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge after 29 gruelling days at sea. Watch their video
Coast Guard rescues ice-locked vessels on the Hudson River, New York, as snow storms cause chaos on east coast
The US Coast Guard rescues two vessels locked in thick ice on the Hudson River, New York, as extreme weather and snow storms ravage the east coast
New boat insurance cover for pets at sea
N&G is launching an insurance policy for pets at sea following the increase in the number of boaters taking their furry friends on board with them
Lone sailor in a homemade boat rescued by US Coast Guard and good Samaritan off Maui
An Australian mariner who had been sailing in a homemade boat for more than 100 days has been rescued off Maui by the Coast Guard
Ocean Safety offers training, demos and free life raft and lifejacket checks during open days
Ocean Safety will run equipment demonstrations, life raft training and experts will be on hand to check life rafts and lifejackets during February open days
Southampton woman found dead in Majorca marina
British woman has been found dead in the water in a Majorcan marina. It is suspected she died after falling from a boat berthed at the Club de Mar marina
First RNLI lifeguard to receive MBE among volunteers in Queen’s New Year’s Honours
RNLI volunteers, staff and fundraisers, including Bournemouth and Poole lifeguard, recognised in Queen's New Year's Honours
Boat manufacturers come together to promote Thailand as third yacht rendezvous is announced
Yachting infrastructure continues to improve in Phuket and third annual Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous is confirmed for December
Russian cargo vessel assisted after developing a significant list off Portsmouth
Russian flagged vessel Mekhanik Yartsev reaches Southampton after getting into trouble outside Portsmouth Harbour
Top 12 most popular videos of 2017
From yacht explosions and unmanned drone boats to high-speed crashes and daring rescues in gale-force storms, we round up the most popular videos on YBW in 2017
Top 12 most popular news stories of 2017
From daring Mid-Atlantic rescues to Colin Firth's latest maritime adventure, here are the top news stories from YBW in 2017
Ponant confirms order for first hybrid icebreaker
French cruise line Ponant's luxury electric-hybrid icebreaker scheduled for 2021 launch
HRH The Princess Royal visits Spirit Yachts’ headquarters in Ipswich
Spirit Yachts welcomes HRH the Princess Royal for an official tour at their headquarters in Ipswich
8 Most awaited boat launches of 2018: yachts we are looking forward to see in the new year
The new year promises to be an exciting one on the water and to whet our appetites for what's to come here are a few of the most anticipated boat…
Suspended sentence for skipper after running aground off Plymouth
Michael Kinnaird, a fisherman with 40 years experience has been sentenced to four months in prison, suspended for two years after, pleading guilty
Three injured as yacht collides with ferry in Sydney Harbour
Manly ferry crashes into private yacht in Sydney Harbour, throwing two passengers overboard