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Man injured in boat explosion on Caledonian Canal
The sailor suffered burns to his face and body after an explosion on a boat on the Caledonian Canal in the Scottish Highlands.
Chris Jacks completes solo journey around Britain
YBW caught up with Chris Jacks as he finished his single-handed circumnavigation around Britain, and now focuses on preparing for the OSTAR.
Fairline Yachts’ new Targa 53 OPEN to be unveiled at Cannes Boat Show
The new Fairline Targa 53 OPEN will debut at Cannes Boat Show on 6 September 2016
Pendennis Shipyard takes award
The redevelopment of Pendennis Shipyard has won the infrastructure category in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) South West Awards.
Skipper “complacent” about dangers on the Enterprise
An investigation has found the crew and the firm which owned the Enterprise were all "complacent" about the dangers of working on board.
Dee Caffari launches two new GAFIRS lifeboats
The Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service now has two new lifeboats to carry out its lifesaving work following a generous legacy from a supporter.
200 year old canal barge discovered
Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a Stover Canal barge near Newton Abbot in Devon. It is believed to be the only one of its kind found.
Stowaway cat returns home to Harris
The part tabby, part tortoiseshell cat was found stowed away on a yacht when it arrived in Oban. It has now been taken home to Leverburgh, Harris.
Two RIBS stolen from British Sailing Team in Rio
The RIBS were taken from the British Sailing Team's training base in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro and were later found stripped of many of their components.
Australian Paralympic sailor robbed in Rio
The Australian Sailing Team has confirmed that sailor Liesl Tesch and team official, Sarah Ross were robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro.
Royal Navy duo complete dinghy world record attempt
Phil Slade and Mark Belamarich are now waiting for confirmation from the Guinness Book of Records after sailing in their dinghy from Plymouth to Portsmouth.
Welsh man dies in boat accident in Malta
The 76-year-old grandfather from Gwynedd was hit and killed by a boat's propeller in Gozo, Malta.
Lifeboat crewman taken to hospital after falling into the water during rescue
The man was airlifted to a hospital in Shetland after landing into the water during a yacht rescue mission
Yacht Platino has been towed back to New Zealand
The yacht Platino has been towed back to the city of Whangarei in New Zealand.
Fourteen children die in boat trip tragedy in Russia
The boat capsized in stormy weather conditions on Lake Syamozero, killing at least 14 children.
Four men rescued from boat fire off Galloway Coast, Scotland
The men were criticised by rescuers for not wearing life jackets when their boat caught fire in Scotland.
Countdown to the Windermere Boat Show
Following last year's success, the Windermere Boat Show is back with a display of new and used yachts and motor boats. The event is free.
Speedboat crew rescued twice in 10 days
The five young men on their speedboat had already received safety advice from coastguards before having to be rescued again.
All female team take historic line honours in Three Peaks Yacht Race
Team Aparito Digital Health made history on 15 June when they took line honours in the Three Peaks Yacht Race - the first time in its 39 year history.
Hamburg grounding due to “poor navigational practices”
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has found that "poor bridge team management and navigational practices" contributed to the grounding of the Hamburg.