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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.
Fishing boats sunk by suspected vandals
An investigation is underway after three fishing boats were sunk at Jubilee Quay in Fleetwood. Local fishermen believe vandals are responsible.
Holed yacht sparks rescue in the Solent
The holed yacht, which had two crew on board, was in danger of sinking near the Bramble Bank at the entrance of Southampton Water.
Pictures: Meet the Team GB Rowing Team for Rio 2016
With less than a month to go before the start of the 2016 Rio Olympics, these are the men and women who will be representing Great Britain in rowing.
Video: Two rescued in Poole after trimaran capsizes
The RNLI volunteer crew rescued two people in Poole Harbour after their trimaran capsized in the swell. Watch the video of the rescue here!
Plymouth to La Rochelle Revival Race gets underway
French and British classic boats will leave Plymouth on 12 July for the race to La Rochelle in France. They are expected to finish from 20 July.
Video: RNLI responds after Murray fans strip and leap into River Thames
Chiswick RNLI were called out after two men celebrating Andy Murray's Wimbledon win stripped naked and leapt off a bridge into the River Thames.
Service to mark 50th anniversary of Penmaenpool boat disaster
One of the worst boating tragedies in North Wales, the Penmaenpool boat disaster, resulted in the deaths of 15 people, including four children.
Alleged Florida thief forgets to untie boat
Jimmie Shuman is alleged to have tried to steal the boat without realising it was still tied to the dock. It was moored in Stuart, Florida.
9-hour search for stranded sailor off Margate
Confusion over the yacht's position meant both Margate RNLI lifeboats and other boats searched well into the night for the vessel and its solo skipper.
Sailors capsize after watching Wales V Portugal
The three sailors were rowing back to their yachts when they were swamped by a wave in the Barmouth channel, Wales. They were found several hours later.
Sailor loses wife’s ashes when boat goes up in flames
Timothy Lenz was living on board the boat when it caught fire off the coast of Saco, Maine. His wife's ashes were on board when the vessel sank.
Fatal capsize of scallop dredger happened “without warning”
Nearly one year since the sinking of the scallop dredger, JMT, an official investigation has identified a series of safety failings which led to two deaths.
Drunk skipper given suspended sentence
The skipper of the Corontine, Michael MacEachern admitted being drunk in charge of the trawler after it ran aground near Fleetwood Docks, Lancashire.
Video: Royal send-off for British Olympic and Paralympic sailors
The 21 Olympic and Paralympic sailors took part in the 2016 Sail for Gold Ball, hosted by HRH The Princess Royal at the London Hilton on Park Lane.
Swanage lifeboat rescues sinking yacht
Both Swanage lifeboats were tasked after the yacht started taking on water off the Dorset coast. Two people were on board at the time.
MS The World arrives in London
MS The World, the largest residential yacht on the planet, has visited London as part of its 39,000 nautical mile non-stop cruise during 2016.
Artist sets sail in giant paper boat
German artist, Frank Bôlter presented the Epic Sailing Adventure of a Life-Size Paper Boat Across Galway during Sea Fest 2016. See it sail below!
Video and Pictures: ONAK launches its origami canoe
A new canoe, which can fold-up to the size of a large suitcase, has been launched by the Belgium company, ONAK. See how it folds below.
Gabart abandons record attempt
French sailor François Gabart has decided not to continue his attempt to beat the North Atlantic crossing record between New York and Lizard Point.