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DIY antifouling survey results announced
The most comprehensive survey ever undertaken to study the DIY use of antifouling (AF) paints in the UK has shown that boat owners are 'taking the correct precautions and are…
Round the Island Race entries open
Entries for the annual one day race open on 15 January with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust confirmed as its official charity for the fifth consecutive year.
Visitors flock to visit Royal Yacht Britannia as it’s judged Scotland’s best attraction
The Royal Yacht Britannia, the Queen's former ship, tops the list for the 10th year in a row.
Round the world sailing hero Ian Walker is named YJA Yachtsman of the Year
Ian Walker was today named boats.com YJA Yachtsman of the Year by the Yachting Journalists’ Association at a prestigious awards ceremony. Eleanor Poole was named boats.com YJA Young Sailor of…
Carla Demaria wins the Judge’s Special Award at the Motor Boat Awards 2016
The Monte Carlo Yachts CEO and General Manager of Bénéteau scooped the coveted accolade last night.
Update: British adventurer Sarah Outen reunited with boat lost in hurricane
Solo rower Sarah Outen's boat, Happy Socks, thought to have been lost in a hurricane, travelled some 2,000 km to return to its owner.
The 2016 Motor Boat Awards are here!
Only a few hours to go before the winners of the prestigious Motor Boat Awards are announced in a glitzy ceremony with the cream of the crop of the motor…
Video: Mother and son paddleboat team rescued
The mother and son team attempting to paddle a foot-powered boat across the Atlantic from Cape Town in South Africa to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil were rescued.
UK marine industry grows for fourth consecutive year
The UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry continues to grow, according to new statistics published today by British Marine at the London Boat Show 2016. The statistics, which are…
Stowaway cat takes five week trip on luxury yacht
A family pet from Cowes on the Isle of Wight has taken the island's tradition of sailing to heart, having stowed away on board a yacht for several weeks.
Man dies in canal boat fire
A canal boat fire in the Kennet and Avon Canal in Bradford-on-Avon has claimed the life of a man.
Pictures: Historic Scottish yacht at auction for $1.7m
An historic wooden yacht built by Scottish designer William Fife is up for auction and expected to fetch $1.7m.
Royal Navy orders next generation boats to fight piracy and drugs
BAE Systems has been awarded £13.5m by the Royal Navy to build 60 new lightweight rapid response boats for the Royal Navy.
London City Airport closes down runway for the arrival of Sunseeker 131
The runway was only closed down temporarily to accommodate the much awaited arrival of the new Sunseeker 131, which is making her debut at the London Boat Show 2016
$7.5m to spare? Then the Ghost boat could be yours
This impressive Ghost stealth vessel is built for the military and is sold by Berthon Brokerage.
Watch: five fishermen rescued off the Norwegian coast
Watch the dramatic footage of the trawler capsizing in freezing waters off the Norwegian coast, above the Arctic Circle.
Boats on way to rescue school bus caught in flood in Yorkshire
Firefighters are currently on a rescue mission to free people trapped in the flood waters.
Vandals force narrowboat owner to abandon his moorings
Holes allegedly have been drilled into boats in the West Midlands, causing them to sink.
Warning after sailing vessels targeted by armed pirates
Two incidents of armed piracy against sailing vessels reported in the Caribbean in the last 10 days have prompted an Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) warning.
2015: a year in news
From missing fishing boats, a 'ghost ship' being sunk in Ireland to Sir Ben Ainslie selling his Hoek Truly Classic 65 honeymoon yacht, we take a look at the major…