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Crowdfunding campaign for British family rescued in the Pacific Ocean after their catamaran ran aground
A crowdfunding campaign is raising money for the British family of four whose catamaran ran aground whilst sailing through Beveridge Reef in the Pacific Ocean
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Princess Yachts and Bentley unveil Continental GT Convertible Galene Edition by Mulliner at Cannes Yachting Festival
The new limited edition car is the latest collaboration between iconic British brands Princess Yachts and Bentley. The car will be unveiled at Cannes, 12-17 September
British Marine’s report ‘The Marina and Moorings Market in the UK’ reveals market growth
The report by British Marine reveals a growth of 0.3% and a solid business confidence in the marinas and moorings sector
Pearls of wisdom: 20 most inspiring sailing quotes ever
We all need some inspiration from time to time. These quotes by sailing legends and enthusiasts have inspired us all at YBW since we launched 20 years ago
Man assisted by passing yacht and GAFIRS after jet ski sinks off Lee-on-the-Solent
The 48-year-old man was pulled on board a passing yacht before GAFIRS towed the sinking jet ski
Clipper Round the World Race: Greenings skipper David Hartshorn ‘in good spirits’ after successful operation
Greenings skipper David Hartshorn's suffered a serious injury when his thumb was caught in one of the lines. He received immediate medical assistance
St Davids RNLI rescue woman after she falls 30ft onto rocks at Carred Y Barcud
St Davids RNLI and the UK Coastguard were deployed to assist a woman who had fallen onto rocks near Caerfai beach in Wales
Plans unveiled to build the world’s biggest sailing cargo ship
Lloyd's Register has announced it is joining the project to build the world's biggest sailing cargo ship - Quadriga
10 dead as boat sinks in the Xingu River, Brazil
Officials have confirmed that 10 people are dead and dozens more are missing after a boat sank in the Xingu River in northern Brazil
Forties, Dogger, Fisher: 150 years of the Shipping Forecast
For the last 150 years, mariners have been receiving the Shipping Forecast, helping them to decide whether to put to sea or stay on dry land. Read all about it…
British powerboat pilot waits for confirmation of new Key West to Cuba world record
Watch as Staffordshire-born Nigel Hook and Jay Johnson hit a top speed of 127mph while seeking the Key West to Havana powerboat world record
Watch: Feadship motor yacht catches fire and sinks off Nice
Investigations are ongoing into the sinking of the Feadship motor yacht, If Only, which caught fire and sank off the coast of Nice on the French Riviera
Premier Marinas confirms boat line-up at Swanwick Marina’s Used Boat Show
Beneteau, Sunseeker and Princess Yachts are just some of the beautiful yachts that will be on the display at the Used Boat Show, which takes place 15-24 September and runs…
USS John S McCain: some remains of the missing sailors recovered
The US Navy has confirmed that divers have found the remains of some of the missing sailors from the USS John S McCain, as searches continue
“Unprepared” teenage dinghy sailor grounded at Queenborough
The RNLI said the teenager had no suitable clothing or safety equipment on board when he grounded the dinghy on mud flats in Queenborough Harbour
Cheeki Rafiki: A boat designed for disabled sailors is to be named in memory of Cheeki Rafiki sailor, James Male.
Male's parents, Graham and Lorraine, have played a major role in fundraising for the new wheelchair accessible powerboat, the Coulam Wheelyboat V20, which has been designed by The Wheelyboat Trust
VHF channel numbers to contact UK Coastguard change on 6 September
From 6 September 2017, the VHF channel numbers to contact the UK Coastguard for maritime safety information and radio medical advice will be changing
Chesil Beach shipwreck and German U-Boat given protected status
A rare shipwreck off Chesil Beach and the remains of a German U-Boat have both been granted special protection status by the British Government
After seven decades the wreck of the USS Indianapolis is found
The USS Indianapolis has been located off the coast of the Philippines after it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine during the final days of World War Two