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GAFIRS tow fishing vessel back to safety
Rescuers were launched to assist a stricken fisherman in The Solent in the early hours of Saturday morning (November 4)
Poole and Mudeford lifeboats search for possible missing person after yacht washes up on the shore at Southbourne
Poole and Mudeford lifeboats were launched to look for a possible person in the water after a yacht was found washed up near Southbourne
Clipper Round The World Yacht Race: Greenings out of the race after running aground near Cape Town
Clipper Round The World Race has announced that yacht Greenings will withdraw from the race after it ran aground halfway between Cape Town and Cape Point on Tuesday (31 October)
Canada’s Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act will make abandoning boats illegal
Transport Minister Marc Garneau's Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act would make abandoning boats illegal with hefty fines for those who don't comply
Selsey RNLI all-weather lifeboat deployed to assist sinking yacht
The UK Coastguard requested the immediate assistance of Selsey RNLI lifeboat after yacht Paper Moon lost their propeller shaft and started taking on water
Garmin announces it’s bought electronic navigational charts firm Navionics
Marine electronics company, Garmin, has announced it has acquired the electronic navigational charts firm, Navionics
Poole Harbour’s South Quay on way to completion
Poole Harbour's South Quay is nearly completed and will open in January 2018. The project is on budget and companies have already signed up to use the port
RYA issues guidance on coastal access
In light of plans to create a new national trail around England's coast, the RYA has issued guidance on how the path could affect recreational boating activities
Volvo Ocean Race: Watch Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag lose a headsail overboard
It was a hairy moment at sea when Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag lost a headsail, but thankfully it was just a pin holding the sail popping out. Watch the video here…
Rolex Middle Sea Race: Rambler 88 takes Line Honours for the third consecutive year
George David's Rambler 88 finished the Rolex Middle Sea Race first for the third consecutive year
Canal and River Trust wants boaters’ feedback on London mooring strategy consultation
The Canal and River Trust is asking boaters to complete a survey to help the charity make better use of London's waterspace
Firefighters called to Brighton beach after fire breaks out in boat storage unit
Firefighters responded to a 999 call after alerting them of a blaze at Brighton beach
MAIB releases report on the grounding of bulk carrier Muros
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published a report on the grounding of Muros which ran aground off the Norfolk coast in December 2016
Milford Marina lock gate ripped from its hinges by storm Ophelia
The 80 tonne lock gate at Milford Marina in Milford Haven was ripped from its hinges by strong winds
Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18: How to follow the race
The start of the Volvo Ocean Race started on 22 October. See how you can follow this exciting round-the-world race
Princess Yachts launch the new Princess S78 at Dusseldorf Boat Show
The new Princess Yachts sportbridge Princess S78 will be unveiled at the Dusseldorf Boat Show in January
Golden Globe Race 2018: Event to start in France and not in the UK as previously announced
The Golden Globe Race 2018 will now start from Les Sables d’Olonne in the Vendée, after event organisers failed to secure financial backing in the UK
The Cruising Association welcomes its 6,000 member
The Cruising Association signed up its 6,000th member at this year's Southampton Boat Show
Britain Afloat: New BBC documentary on boats starts Saturday 30 September
Boaters rejoice! Britain Afloat, a new six part documentary that explores how boats have shaped Britain starts on BBC Two at the end of September
Wines that billionaire superyacht owners are drinking
Imagine you've got 12 hours to get a Burgundy grand cru wine that is only listed as available in Austria... Decanter's Jane Anson is fresh off the superyachts of France's…