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Tributes paid to founder of Preston Marina, Chris Miller
Tributes have been pouring in following the death of Chris Miller. The founder of Preston Marina passed away after a short illness.
12 rescued from dismasted yacht in the Solent
The crew of a 40-foot dismasted yacht, which had rigging trailing in the water, were rescued at the weekend by the Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS).
WW2 bomb found in Portsmouth Harbour has been detonated
A controlled explosion has been carried out following the discovery of an unexploded German bomb from World War Two on the seabed of Portsmouth Harbour.
Winter makeovers for some of the UK’s canals
Around £43 million will be spent giving winter makeovers to the network of waterways run by the Canal and River Trust.
Stolen boat seen speeding “James Bond-style” on River Cam seized
The stolen vessel, which has been seen speeding on the River Cam in Cambridge over the summer, has now been recovered by the police.
Video: Autumn gales trap man on boat in Scotland
High winds and large swells meant the man was trapped on his boat at Glenelg Bay, Scotland until he was rescued by the crew of the Kyle of Lochalsh lifeboat.
Self-driving boats to be tested on the canals of Amsterdam
Self-driving boats, known as Roboats, will be trialled on the canals of Amsterdam over the next five years. The first prototypes will be seen on the water from 2017.
Son writes off father’s £1.2m motor yacht in Saint-Tropez
A teenager, who took his father's £1.2 million motor yacht for a spin off Saint-Tropez in Southern France, has written off the vessel after crashing it onto rocks.
Gang vandalises Morecambe RNLI Lifeboat Station
Repairs are being carried out at Morecambe RNLI Lifeboat Station after it was attacked by a gang of 30 stone-throwing youths.
Britain’s superyacht industry booms thanks to weak pound
For the fourth consecutive year, Britain's superyacht sector is reporting growth. The fall in the pound means many overseas buyers are now buying British.
Three rescued from sinking fishing boat off West Cork, Ireland
The Courtmachsherry RNLI crew were called out after the fishing boat began sinking off the Seven Heads coastline in West Cork, Ireland.
MV Hebrides ferry crashes into pontoons and runs aground
An investigation is underway after the MV Hebrides ran aground after hitting pontoons at Lochmaddy Marina at North Uist, Scotland.
Ryde Inshore lifeboat assists six people on motor boat
Ryde Inshore lifeboat came to the rescue of six people when their motor boat ran aground on Ryde Sands
Capsizing yacht danger: Fort William road closed
The A82 through Fort William, Scotland, was closed to assist capsizing yacht
Freemasons establish Spinnaker Lodge – the UK’s first boating lodge
Spinnaker Lodge aims to encourage both existing and new members, who are interested into yachting and motor boating, to meet and share experiences and knowledge with each other.
Who lives on London’s boats?
The Canal & River Trust is conducting a new survey to try and find out who lives on boats moored in London and what their needs might be.
New appointment for Clipper Marine
Clipper Marine has become the official Bavaria dealer for Spain. The announcement was made by the company at the Southampton Boat Show 2016.
Bart’s Bash 2016 declared a resounding success
Around 7,300 sailors worldwide took part in Bart's Bash 2016 at the weekend, helping to raise money and awareness of disabled sailing.
Sunsail adds new yachts to its worldwide charter fleet
Sunsail has announced that it is adding new monohulls and catamarans to its charter fleet. The new vessels represent an investment of several million pounds by the company.
Royal Navy saves life of Canadian fisherman
The crew of HMS Monmouth abandoned their Royal Navy training exercise to help save the life of a Canadian fisherman in the North Atlantic.