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Video: Sailor Alex Thomson rescued after Hugo Boss yacht capsized
Alex Thomson and his racing partner Guillermo Altadill were airlifted by the Spanish Coastguard on Saturday when their 60ft Hugo Boss racing yacht was capsized by a rogue wave. The…
RNLI lifeboats scrambled to save crew of grounded fishing boat
The RNLI rescued three fishermen whose 10ft boat ran aground on rocks and began to take on water in Swansea Bay.
RNLI rescue three men from disabled boat off Irish coast
The RNLI and Irish coastguard scramble lifeboat and helicopter to rescue three men in a stricken speedboat.
RNLI aid yachtsman and child in separate rescues
Exmouth RNLI volunteer lifesavers came to the rescue of four people in a single day on Wednesday, including a 10-year-old boy.
Two German sailors kidnapped by armed pirates in Indonesia
Two German yachters have been kidnapped and their 20m yacht, Faraway, captured by armed pirates in Indonesia. A search is underway.
Pictures: 60m superyacht Katina unveiled
See photos of the 60m superyacht Katina that went on public display for the first time at the Monaco Yacht Show in late September.
Video: Angle RNLI lifeboat saves five fishermen in dramatic rescue
The marine charity RNLI rescued a sinking fishing boat off the Pembrokeshire coast. Watch the footage here.
10 Irish sailors rescued from stranded yacht on Lough Corrib
A group of four adults and six children were plucked from danger after their yacht became stranded against rocks on Lough Corrib in Galway yesterday (28 October).
Horizon Power Catamarans to christen yachts in Fort Lauderdale
Horizon Power Catamarans will bring new yachts to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2015 and three other shows around Florida in 2016.
Sir Ben Ainslie gets ready for Race Of Champions driving challenge
Two of Britain’s greatest ever Olympians Sir Ben Ainslie and Sir Chris Hoy will return to London’s former Olympic Stadium next month to take part in a unique driving challenge…
Britons who lost their lives in whale-watching boat accident in Canada named
28 October 2015 The five Britons who lost their lives in the whale-watching accident in Tofino, Canada, have been named. The British Columbia Coroners Service have identified the victims as…
Family rescued by Portland coastguard and RNLI in Dorset
Family rescued by Portland coastguard in Charmouth, Dorset
Marine technology group takes to Kickstarter to fund data sharing device for yachts
A marine technology group has begun a crowd funding campaign for an on board data sharing device that will allow users to connect to mobile devices and the cloud.
A look inside the luxury superyacht Admiral X Force 145m
With pools, helipads, internal and external lounges and stunning sea views, the Admiral X Force 145m manages to balance opulence with a clean and elegant design. See all the pictures…
Yachtsman of the Year award: cast your vote
There are just a few days left to vote for the 2015 Yachting Journalists’ Association’s prestigious Yachtsman of the Year award.
Poole gets ready to host European Maritime Day in 2017
Poole is already preparing ahead of one the largest maritime events after winning bid to host it in 2017.
Two sailors rescued after catamaran capsized by whale
A pair of sailors adrift off the South African coast were rescued after their catamaran was capsized in a collision with a whale.
Frank Gehry designs wooden sailing yacht, Foggy
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry has adapted his architectural skills to seagoing vessels by designing his first yacht. See all the pictures of the stunning craft here.
New Falmouth marina proposed at Custom House Quay
Falmouth Harbour Commissioners have submitted a planning application proposing a new marina to be built within the Custom House Quay basin in Falmouth.
Video: French yachtsman saves his cat in at-sea rescue
A lone French sailor saved himself and his cat when his 30-foot yacht lost its rudder and rigging in rough waters off the coast of Alaska.