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America’s Cup skipper & Star World Champion Bill Ficker dies
Bill Ficker, who skippered Intrepid to victory in the America's Cup in 1970, has died at the age of 89
Mike Golding named as president of the Little Ship Club
Offshore sailor Mike Golding follows in the footsteps of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston at the Little Ship Club in London
Pictures: Three rescued from dismasted yacht in southern Indian Ocean
The yacht, Jedi 1, was on passage from South Africa to New Zealand when it dismasted. The three crew were rescued by the Royal Australian Navy
José Fernández was at the helm when boat crashed, killing him and two others
Baseball star José Fernández was at the wheel of the speedboat which crashed in September 2016, killing him and two of his friends
Cornish fishing company fined for moving boat
Rowse Fishing Ltd of Newlyn, Cornwall was fined a total of £8,170 after admitting to moving a new build fishing vessel without the appropriate load-line certificate
Your photo could feature in the ilovesailing calendar 2018
Sailing fans are being asked to submit their photos for the 2018 RYA ilovesailing calendar competition
Fairline Yachts expands its production
British luxury boat manufacturer, Fairline Yachts, has announced it is set to expand its manufacturing capabilities by adding a new 17,000 square foot production facility at Oundle Marina - the…
Man saved from drifting out to sea in his dinghy
The man, who was wearing no life jacket or buoyancy aid, was drifting out to sea in his dinghy in strong westerly winds near South Shields
‘Spinning sails’ to be trialled on ocean going tanker
The rotor sails will be fitted to a tanker and are expected to save approximately 10% in fuel consumption and associated emissions
Muddy rescue for Conwy RNLI after going to aid of grounded boat
Volunteers with Conwy RNLI were called out twice to help the vessel which had grounded on a large mud bank
Video: Teenager rescued from mud and quicksand at Morecombe
The 15-year-old boy was stuck in the mud and quicksand for more than two hours before he was saved by the RNLI and UK Coastguard
MDL Marinas creates custom pontoons for Land Rover BAR
Land Rover BAR's official marina partner, MDL Marinas, has built customised pontoons for the America's Cup team in Bermuda
Chris Bertish completes the first solo trans-Atlantic SUP crossing
Chris Bertish has become the first person to successfully stand-up paddle across the Atlantic Ocean
TV programme Mutiny to recreate Captain Bligh’s legendary journey of survival
The new Channel 4 series Mutiny will see nine men re-live the voyage of Captain William Bligh and his loyal crew following the Mutiny on the Bounty in 1789
Sunseeker to recruit 40 new apprentices at Poole and Portland
Sunseeker International is looking to recruit 40 new apprentices - nine for their team in Portland and a further 31 to work at its Poole headquarters in Dorset
Mystery of ‘ghost ship’ discovered on a Cornish beach is solved
The 'ghost ship' has been identified as RMAS Appleby, which broke free from its moorings and drifted across the Camel Estuary
Video & Pictures: World’s first full scale ship tunnel to be built in Norway
The Stad Ship Tunnel will bypass one of the most exposed and dangerous areas along the coast of Norway, allowing ships to navigate more safely
Oceanco’s 120-metre resort motor yacht, Amara
Could this be the ultimate ship for entertaining family and friends? Custom yacht builder, Oceanco unveils its resort yacht, Amara
Countdown to the Sunseeker Pre-Season Boat Show
Sunseeker lovers are being invited to the Sunseeker Pre-Season Boat Show, which runs from Friday until Sunday (10-12 March 2017)
Pair saved from rough seas after attempting to rescue a dog
A father and son narrowly escaped serious injury after entering the sea at Cheyne Beach, Ilfracombe, to rescue a dog that had fallen over a cliff