Katy Stickland
Editor
Discover the best new launches from Boot Düsseldorf 2017
As this year's Boot Düsseldorf draws to a close, YBW brings you a selection of some of the best new launches at the German show, including the latest models from…
Rare Titanic lifejacket goes on display in Southampton
A rare Titanic lifejacket, which is likely to have been worn by one of the survivors of the sinking, has gone on public display at the SeaCity Museum
Pictures: Sirena 64 makes world debut at Boot Düsseldorf
The Sirena 64, which was unveiled at the German boat show, marks a new range of motor yachts from the Turkish ship yard, Sirena Yachts
Francis Joyon smashes Jules Verne Trophy record
French skipper Francis Joyon and his crew have become the fastest people to sail around the world, shaving more than four days off the current Jules Verne Trophy record
A first for Wales: Ferryside Lifeboat to get a rescue hovercraft
The independent Ferryside Lifeboat is to receive funding for a new rescue hovercraft, believed to be the first of its kind in Wales
Emirates Team New Zealand fails to sign new America’s Cup framework
The Kiwi team is the only one of the six current competitors not to sign up to the framework and future protocols to deliver the next two America's Cup competitions
Video of family’s dramatic Atlantic rescue from Dove II is released
The crew of the Tilly Mint, who answered a mayday call from the Coombes family on board Dove II, have released a video of the mid-Atlantic rescue
New long range point of contact for UK Coastguard
From 1 February 2017, there will be new UK Coastguard emergency numbers for long range search and rescue
Missing sailor made his own way home after falling overboard
A major air and sea search was carried out along the Barrenjoey Headland in New South Wales, Australia after the abandoned Etchells yacht was found
The stunning new cruiser-racer Wally 93 is taking shape
The Monaco-based superyacht firm has announced it is building the new cruiser-racer, Wally 93 for an existing Wally owner who is a keen racing yachtsman
Passengers evacuated after fire on Wightlink Isle of Wight ferry
An investigation is underway after a fire broke out on the Wightlink ferry when it was sailing between Portsmouth and Fishbourne, Isle of Wight
Be Good Too, abandoned in 2014 off the US coast, washes up in Scotland
The catamaran, Be Good Too, which was abandoned after a rescue off the US coast four years ago, has washed up on a beach in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland
New Anglo-French agreement to boost marine tourism post Brexit
An agreement has been made between marine businesses in the south west of England and northern France to increase tourism amid the uncertainties surrounding Brexit
Crew rescued from life rafts after abandoning sinking cargo ship off Ramsgate
Rescue helicopters, the Ramsgate lifeboat, a Dutch search and rescue helicopter and several merchant vessels helped in the operation off the Kent coast
New Zealand sailor Alan Langdon charged by police
Alan Langdon, who sailed with his six-year-old daughter to Australia with just one rudder, has been charged with taking a child from New Zealand
Teenage sailor with head injuries rescued from The Solent
The 17-year-old boy hit his head after falling out of his Laser dinghy in Stokes Bay on The Solent. He was rescued by the independent Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue…
Largs Yacht Haven named Marina of the Year
Scotland's Largs Yacht Haven has been named the UK Coastal Marina of the Year 2017 (over 250 berths). Find out if your home port is among the other winners!
Pictures: The new Executive 1850 from Van den Hoven Jachtbouw
The Executive 1850 from the Dutch boat builder is designed to be used for longer trips to continental Europe as well as tours around the British Isles
Paine and Moroz named US Sailing’s 2016 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year
Olympic bronze medallist in the Finn Class, Caleb Paine and IKA Formula Kite World Champion Daniela Moroz have been announced the winners of the prestigious award
East coast of England braces itself for storm surge
The Environment Agency is warning communities along the east coast of England to prepare for large waves and possible flooding over the next 24 hours