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Seal rescued in London after being hit by boat
The seal was rescued by the RSPCA and the Fire Brigade after being hit by a boat in Kew Gardens
Crew of the Karen were put “at risk” by the actions of Royal Navy submarine crew
A report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch has revealed that the lives of the crew of the Karen were put "at risk" because a Royal Navy submarine command team…
PBO’s Dave Selby wants your vote for the Yachtsman of the Year award
PBO columnist Dave Selby has achieved his dream of sailing his Sailfish 338 miles to the Southampton Boat Show and now he has another goal: being nominated for Yachtsman of…
Two fishermen airlifted after their boat sinks off Scotland
The two fishermen were forced to abandon their boat after it starting sinking off the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. They were airlifted to safety by the UK Coastguard.
Rustler Yachts launches new charter business
Rustler Yachts Charter will allow guests to sail a hand built Rustler 42, either bare-boat or with a skipper. The yacht will be available for charter from April 2017.
Volvo Ocean Race rule change to encourage more top female sailors
Organisers of the Volvo Ocean Race are making a major rule change to give world-class female sailors a much clearer pathway to compete at the highest level of offshore sailing…
Sir Ben Ainslie unveils digital education programme, BT STEM Crew
Alongside its official charity, the 1851 Trust, Land Rover BAR has launched BT STEM Crew to help engage students in science, technology, engineering and maths.
Barge skipper fined for dumping rubbish at sea
Mark Tamburrano, who skippered the Beta barge, was seen throwing rubbish into the sea close to shellfish beds in Torquay Bay.
Two podium positions for the all-female Thalassa Magenta Racing
Despite only a handful of training days, the Thalassa Magenta Racing team took two podium positions during the Extreme Sailing Series in Lisbon.
End of an era: British Kiel Yacht Club boats are transferred
As the British Kiel Yacht Club is wound up, its boats have been transferred to the Joint Services Adventurous Sail Training Centre (JSASTC) in Gosport.
Inquest jury finds that suspected drug smuggling sailor killed himself
Dutch skipper, Christiaan Woestenburg "jumped intentionally" from the mast of his yacht to his death, an inquest jury has found. Cocaine, worth millions, was later found onboard.
Warning after Dungeness RNLI is tasked to yacht with sails blown out and no fuel
Dungeness RNLI is urging sailors to be properly equipped for the weather conditions after it rescued two people from a yacht which had blown out sails and no fuel.
Two sailors airlifted after running aground in stormy conditions
The crew of the Emma Jane were airlifted by a coastguard search and rescue helicopter after running aground at Maplin Sands on the Thames Estuary.
Safety failings on trawler Aquarius led to fisherman’s death
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has found that "unnecessarily hazardous working practices" and "multiple safety related deficiencies" on the Aquarius led to the fisherman's death.
Tug boats reach superyacht Masteka 2 after 43-hour ordeal
The 37-metre Masteka 2 is now being towed back to Sydney, Australia. A nearby cruise ship came to the superyacht's aid after it started sinking.
Hunt is on for yacht thief who crashed boat in Miami Beach Marina
Searches are continuing for a would-be thief who attempted to steal a yacht from Miami Beach Marina before crashing it into boats and fleeing the scene.
Cowes Week searches for new official charity for 2017
After three years of supporting the UKSA, Cowes Week is now looking for a new charity to support during next's year's regatta on the Isle of Wight.
Marine licensing fees in Wales could rise next April
Consultations are underway over plans to increase marine licensing fees in Wales next year. The move will mainly affect commercial operations such as dredging.
Interim MAIB report: Clipper sailor, Andrew Ashman died as a result of an accidental gybe
Paramedic Andrew Ashman was the first fatality in the history of the Clipper Round the World Race. An interim MAIB report has revealed he suffered fatal neck injuries.
“Positive” Southampton Boat Show for Spirit Yachts
The Suffolk-based luxury boat builder, Spirit Yachts, is reporting a "very positive" Southampton Boat Show, with strong interest in its new 47CR.