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Daughter for Sir Ben Ainslie and wife Georgie
Ahead of the America's Cup action in Portsmouth this weekend, Sir Ben Ainslie has already had his first win! He and his wife, Georgie Thompson have welcomed their first child.
UK nuclear submarine hits merchant vessel off Gibraltar
The Royal Navy has launched an investigation after the Astute-class submarine was involved in a "glancing collision" with a merchant vessel.
Marine sector calls for better transport links to Gosport
Gosport Marine Scene, which represents more than 160 businesses in the area, is severely criticising the transport plans for the Solent area.
Swanwick Marina’s Used Boat Show set to return in September
Back by popular demand, Premier Marinas gets set for two shows in one as it hosts its annual Used Boat Show at Swanwick Marina running it alongside the Southampton Boat…
Video: Spindrift 2 sets new record in Transat Quebec-St Malo
Spindrift 2 arrived in St Malo on 19 July, having crossed the Atlantic Ocean in just over six days to win the ninth edition of the Transat Quebec-St Malo.
Warning after youngsters steal rowing boat to hunt Pokémon
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is reminding people to take care while playing the popular mobile phone game, Pokémon GO.
Pictures: Mary Rose warship to go on full public display
For the first time since it was raised from the seabed, the Tudor flagship, Mary Rose will go on full display to the public. See pictures of the historic ship…
Sheep and dog rescued by RNLI and coastguard
Both the RNLI and Coastguard on the Isle of Man responded after a dog went over a cliff. On arrival, the teams also discovered a sheep.
Five children on inflatable dinghies rescued at Prestatyn
The children, one as young as three, had to be rescued after they were spotted drifting out to sea at Prestatyn in two inflatables.
Video: Behind the scenes of Britain’s challenge for the America’s Cup
A new documentary, exploring Land Rover BAR's challenge for the 35th America's Cup, will be on BBC Two on 23 July. Watch the trailer!
Video & Pictures: Couple leap from burning yacht off Poole
The couple had a lucky escape when their yacht caught fire off Poole, forcing them to abandon the vessel. Watch the rescue operation here.
Tour Explorer – the ‘world’s most luxurious’ cruise liner
Dubbed the 'world's most luxurious ship' by its owners, Explorer has just been launched in Monaco. See pictures and video of the cruise liner here.
Motor boat, Le Babe, sinks off Puffin Island
Le Babe suffered engine failure and hit rocks at Puffin Island off Anglesey before sinking. The crew were rescued by a passing tourist boat.
Marnie the gun dog rescued from Rye Harbour
Marnie, a Hungarian Biszla, got stuck in the River Rother at Rye Harbour. She was in the water for an hour before she was rescued.
Ticket sales soar for The Southampton Boat Show
Tickets for The Southampton Boat Show have been selling fast in the first three weeks of going on sale.
Boat owners abide by new Henley Festival mooring conditions
The Environment Agency says apart from a few isolated incidents, boaters respected the new river and mooring conditions at this year's Henley Festival.
RMT disappointed by MCA decision to close marine offices
The shipping union, RMT, has vowed to fight the closures of marine offices by the MCA. Four are to shut as part of restructuring.
Lock keeper rescued after falling into Sunbury Lock
Teddington RNLI witnessed the lock keeper falling into the River Thames and was able to rescue the man immediately.
Men-only Westerly Yacht Club votes to accept women
The Westerly Yacht Club in Rhode Island, USA has made a change to its policy, after members voted to allow women full membership.
Sir Ben Ainslie names two new passenger hovercraft
The America's Cup skipper, Sir Ben Ainslie named two of Hovertravel's new passenger hovercraft at a ceremony on the Isle of Wight.