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Whitstable and Margate RNLI save fishermen on sinking boat in joint operation
Whitstable and Margate RNLI lifeboats were launched jointly to rescue ten fishermen and save their boat from sinking off the north Kent coast.
What type of boat owner are you? British Marine releases new survey
British Marine has released new research into the profile, behaviour and purchasing dynamics of UK boating enthusiasts and boat owners.
Light aircraft pilot who crashed at sea off Rye Harbour named by police
Pilot Simon Wells crashed off Rye Harbour coast in East Sussex on Saturday, 6 August
Search underway for teenagers lost at sea off Welsh coast
RNLI lifeboats have been deployed to look for two teenagers from Birmingham lost off the Welsh coast
Video & Pictures: The new performance cruising trimaran, Tracer 1500TRi
The new 1500TRi is the first vessel in the Tracer Series of performance cruising trimarans from Schionning Designs in Australia. See photos and video here!
Phaedo^3 sets new Around Ireland Sailing Record
American sailor Lloyd Thornburg and the rest of the Phaedo^3 crew are now, subject to ratification, the new record holders for the fastest sail around Ireland.
Two trapped after boat capsizes near to Runcorn Bridge
Cheshire Fire and Rescue were called after two people became trapped when their boat capsized close to Runcorn Bridge. A third person managed to swim ashore.
Musandam-Oman Sail recovered following capsize
Musandam-Oman Sail is now safely back in port. The trimaran has been towed to St Pierre et Miquelon. The MOD70 capsized during the Transat Quebec-St Malo last month.
Video: Yarmouth RNLI rescues stricken yacht
The yacht had suffered a broken rudder and was perilously close to the notorious Shingles Bank off the Isle of Wight when it was rescued by Yarmouth RNLI. Watch the…
Powerboat GP Sprint Championships this weekend
50 of Britain's top powerboat racing stars will be going head to head on 6-7 August for the 2016 Powerboat GP British RYA Sprint Championships.
Video: Awards for Islay RNLI volunteers who saved yachtsman
The Islay RNLI lifeboat crew battled for 18 hours in a severe gale to save the life of the yachtsman. The coxswain and his crew have now been recognised for…
Pictures: Meet the GB sailing team for the 2016 Olympics
With the final four selected, these are the sailors who will be representing Great Britain in the 2016 Olympics in Rio this August.
Russian sailor allowed to compete in the Olympic Games
Governing body, World Sailing has reversed its decision to allow Russian sailor, Pavel Sozykin to compete in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Yacht smashes and sinks in Portland Harbour
The authorities are trying to trace the owner of a yacht which is believed to have broken free from its mooring. It was later found smashed and sunk in Portland…
Canadian sailing legend, Derek Hatfield, dies
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has paid tribute to Derek Hatfield, the first Canadian to race solo around the world twice. The Nova Scotia sailor died suddenly at the age of 63.
7 rescued from Twin Wakes as boat starts sinking in the Solent
The crew of Twin Wakes were forced to abandon the vessel when it starting taking on water. It is used as a committee boat for racing on the Solent, including…
Embarrassing lesson for Australian boat owner
The owner of the boat was left red faced after he failed to properly secure his speedboat in its trailer. The vessel broke free and slid off onto the road.
New yacht for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in Scotland
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has bought its first yacht based in Scotland, following support from players of the People's Postcode Lottery.
Brewery targets marine pollution by inventing edible six-pack rings
The edible six-pack rings are made from brewing by-products and are now being trialled. It's hoped they will eventually replace the plastic six-pack rings.
Pictures: Mini Mouse rescued after getting stuck in the mud
The tiny Brussels Griffon, Mini Mouse, was stuck on a muddy island at Langstone Harbour, Portsmouth. The tide was rising fast. See pictures of the dog's rescue here!