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Petition calls for MCZ decision on Studland Bay to be reversed
The petition comes after it was announced Studland Bay would not be included in the latest tranche of Marine Conservation Zones
Sinking yacht recovered after running aground off Scotland
RNLI crews from Troon went to the aid of the sinking yacht on Saturday lunchtime
Tug boat owner sentenced after crewman dies
Tug boat owner sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to serious offences under the Merchant Shipping Act
Grounded cargo ship self-floats off the coast of Scotland
The grounded cargo ship Lysblink Seaway is now anchored nearby
Ben Ainslie Racing achieves major sustainability first
Ben Ainslie Racing has been awarded the Olympic-inspired international standard ISO 20121
Grounded cargo ship leaking diesel oil
The grounded cargo ship ran in to rocks off Ardnamurchan in Scotland after getting into difficulty on Wednesday morning
Greek cruising tax considered lawful by European Commission
The RYA expressed concerns over the Greek cruising tax as it appeared to conflict with efforts to encourage boat tourism within Europe
Boat fire sees vessel destroyed at Fleetwood docks
Local fire crews attended the boat fire early on Sunday morning after workers spotted smoke coming from the vessel
Boaters lost in thick fog rescued by RNLI
RNLI crews from Sheerness went to the aid of five boaters lost in thick fog off the Isle of Sheppey
Four fishermen rescued from sinking boat
An RAF helicopter and RNLI volunteers went to the aid of the sinking boat off Bardsey Island late on Thursday night
Kate Middleton visits Ben Ainslie Racing in Portsmouth
Crowds gathered at both the Camber Dock and Spinnaker Tower to get a glimpse of Kate Middleton as she visited Ben Ainslie Racing and the 1851 Trust
Coastal populations have higher vitamin D levels, finds study
New study is the first time data on sunlight and vitamin D levels have been linked to geographical information
Three men rescued from sinking fishing boat off Ireland
Volunteer lifeboat crews went to the aid of the men after receiving a Mayday call on Wednesday
Coastguard appeals for information after Mayday call from missing boat
Humber Coastguard coordinated a search for a small blue and white motorboat after receiving a distress call around midnight
Luxury sailing on a 30m yacht or an Iron Man endurance challenge with Iain Duncan Smith?
Two luxury boating experiences were auctioned off at an election fundraiser alongside a host of real experiences with Tory cabinet members
Man rescued from ‘thick oozing mud’ at the base of cliffs in Filey
Lifeboat crews were able to save the man during difficult conditions and darkness on Monday evening
Cumbrian sailor becomes professional yacht master at just 18
Dominic Jackson has recently become a professional yacht master after completing a grueling 18-week course
Drifting container posed ‘great risk’ to local shipping off Humber
RNLI crews attended the drifting container on Friday after it was spotted by several vessels off Humber
Video: How to heat a room for 8p a day
Practical Boat Owner contributor Dylan Winter has devised an ingenious method that allows him to heat a room for 8p per day with a DIY heater made of tealights and…
RNLI applies to build new lifeboat station in Selsey
The charity is hoping local planners will give proposals for a new lifeboat station in Selsey the green light