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Four people rescued after boat suffers engine failure
RNLI Wells Lifeboat successfully rescued four people after their fishing boat suffered engine failure off Burnham harbour.
The future? A boat that pilots itself
A robotics startup founded by three university students is developing technology to create driverless boats.
Pictures: Sailor Alex Thomson unveils new Hugo Boss boat for Vendee Globe
Sailor Alex Thompson has revealed the new Hugo Boss boat he hopes will make him the first Briton to win the Vendée Globe.
Rower receives seal of approval on River Orwell journey
A rower was joined on board by an adventurous seal during a solo trip on the River Orwell.
Yachtsman adrift near North Sea gas platform rescued
A rescue operation is under way in the North Sea for a yachtsman whose boat was drifting towards an oil and gas platform.
Fears grow for British skipper and crew on missing yacht
Two British men are among five people that went missing on a yacht in the Philippines last week, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
Land Rover BAR launches latest testing boat, T2
The British America’s Cup challenger, Land Rover BAR has launched its latest testing boat, T2.
Boat booking website Zizoo launches in UK
Zizoo, the boat booking website, has launched in the UK, as it reveals its long haul sailing destinations including Caribbean, Indian Ocean and Thailand.
Unicef extends fundraising campaign as official charity for next Clipper
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has revealed that Unicef UK will extend its official race charity partnership to include the 2017-18 edition.
Lumishore wins NMEA Underwater Lights 2015 Product of Excellence Award
Lumishore's EOS Series for LED underwater lights has won a NMEA 2015 Product of Excellence Award.
RNLI Abersoch receives new £214,000 Atlantic 85 lifeboat
RNLI volunteers at Abersoch today accepted delivery of their new £214,000 Atlantic 85 lifeboat.
Mallorca’s Port Andratx expansion underway
Expansion works are now underway at Port Andratx in Mallorca.
Two men stranded at sea as fishing boat capsizes in fog
Two men were stranded at sea after their fishing boat capsized in fog off the Lincolnshire coast.
‘Drunk’ bridge diver rescued from River Ouse in York
A "heavily intoxicated" man was pulled from the River Ouse in York after climbing on to a bridge and diving into the water.
Fairline Boats enforces temporary layoff for staff
Some staff at luxury yacht builder Fairline Boats have been laid off for a month.
Disoriented dolphin visits Sharpness Port
Sharpness Port in Gloucestershire received an unexpected visitor this week, as an inquisitive dolphin enjoyed a day trip.
Rescheduled Portsmouth Dragon Boat Festival ‘definitely going ahead’ this weekend
The 11th annual Portsmouth Dragon Boat festival is set to go ahead this weekend after being postponed earlier in the year.
Video: Two men rescued from boat by RNLI in County Antrim
Two men have been rescued by the RNLI after their boat got lost in thick fog in Larne Lough, County Antrim.
Titanic’s last lunch menu fetches $88,000 at auction
The Titanic's last lunch menu sold at auction yesterday (Wednesday 30 September) for $88,000.
Fairline Boats acquired by Wessex Bristol
Fairline Boats has been acquired by the luxury brands operator Wessex Bristol.