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Video: Woman with head injuries rescued from the mid-Solent
The 24-year-old woman was sailing in the mid-Solent when she suffered a head injury. She was later airlifted to hospital for treatment.
26 boats targeted at Grimsby and Cleethorpes Yacht Club
Police are hunting two thieves who broke into 26 boats at the Grimsby and Cleethorpes Yacht Club, making off with alcohol, tools and personal items.
Man dies in fall from ‘ghost ship’, Brasschaat
Police have launched an investigation after a man died on board the Brasschaat cargo ship moored off the coast of North Tyneside.
Sir Richard Branson launches new cruise line – Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages has announced it has signed a contract for three cruise ships. All the vessels will use so-called "clean electricity" on board.
Video: Two Canadians rescued after running aground off Ireland
The 45-foot yacht got into difficulty off the coast of County Donegal in northwestern Ireland. Two Canadians were airlifted to safety.
Sennen and Penlee lifeboats launched to assist upturned vessel off Land’s End
Sennen and Penlee lifeboats were launched after an upturned vessel was spotted near Land's End.
Tickets go on sale for the London Boat Show
Advance tickets for the London Boat Show are now on sale. With new launches, live entertainment, fashion and music events, the 2017's show is not to be missed.
Behind the scenes of Britain’s waterways
Next month, the Canal and River Trust is launching its national programme of free open days to give the public a peek behind the scenes of Britain's waterways.
Vanquish releases the designs for its new VQ75 Veloce
The VQ75 Veloce promises a top speed of 50 knots as well as a flexible layout making it suitable for charter or private ownership.
New World Sailing Rules app launched
A new app has been launched by the RYA and World Sailing, giving sailors a one stop shop for the 2017-2020 Racing Rules of Sailing.
Boaters urged to check their Novacomet branded LPG regulators
An immediate product recall has been issued for Novacomet branded BP1803 LPG regulators manufactured between June 2006 and September 2015.
Applications sought for Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation grants
Sailing clubs and centres across the world are being encouraged to apply for grants to support disabled sailing following a successful Bart's Bash last month.
Video: Fatal powercat crash on the Potomac River, USA
Two men died when their powercat crashed during a racing event on the Potomac River near Fairview, Maryland. An investigation is now underway.
Wreck of capsized yacht in San Francisco Bay is salvaged
The 34-foot boat, Khaleesi, has been towed to Pier 39 in San Francisco Bay after it was salvaged. The vessel sank on 8 October 2016 with 30 people on board.
Video: Three families lose everything in Paradise Marina fire
A fundraising campaign has been launched after three families lost their boats and all their possessions during a fire at the Paradise Marina in North Fort Myers in Florida.
Lumishore wins NMEA Product Excellence Award for second consecutive year
Lumishore has bagged the prestigious award again, after winning for the first time in 2015.
Investigation after The Wyndham pleasure boat partially sinks
London firefighters spent more than nine hours trying to rescue The Wyndham after the party boat began sinking on the River Thames.
Swimmer “lucky to be alive” after rescue off Redcar
The RNLI says the man is "lucky to be alive" after he attempted to go swimming in rough seas at Redcar and had to be rescued.
Skipper of dredger, Diamond, jailed after death of crewman
The clam dredger, Diamond, sank after hitting a rock in West Burra Firth in the Shetland Islands in March 2014. Crewman, John Leonard Scollay died.
Yarmouth RNLI’s largest tow mission in Lymington
The Yarmouth RNLI was called in to assist a 105 tonnes trimaran after it suffered power failure