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Child killed by boat driven by a teenager on Lake Shasta
A 12-year-old boy is presumed dead after being hit by a boat driven by a 16-year-old girl on Lake Shasta in California, USA. The boat owner has been arrested
Pictures: the incredible HydroHouse even has its own wharf
HydroHouse by Russian naval architect Max Zhivov combines a houseboat, wharf, garage and even water parking for a hydroplane.
Three rescued after motor sailer runs aground off Rosslare
The three men were rescued by the Rosslare Harbour RNLI after running aground at Blackwater Bank, breaking the motor sailer's steering
New boats announced for the Western Boat Show
Organisers of the Western Boat Show have announced a new line-up of boats for the event being held during the Bristol Harbour Festival this month
François Gabart and Macif claim victory in The Bridge 2017
The Bridge 2017 Centennial Transat - the transatlantic 'race' between the Queen Mary 2 and four of the world's greatest trimarans - has been won by Macif
Yacht designer Frans Maas dies after his yacht, Capella, capsizes during the Light Vessel Race, Belgium
Yacht designer Frans Maas has been named as one of two sailors who died after the yacht, Capella, capsized during the Light Vessel Race off Ostend. A third sailor is…
8 Cool uses for a boat: genius businesses and venues on water
Why do it on land when you can do it on water? From a private floating hot tub to a sail through ice cream parlour and beauty salon on the…
18 rescued after a pleasure cruiser gets stuck on the Anderton Boat Lift
Firefighters had to rescue 18 people after a 50-foot pleasure cruiser got stuck on the Anderson Boat Lift in Cheshire yesterday (2 July)
Round the Island Race race record broken
The MOD70, Concise 10, has set a new Round the Island Race record, breaking the previous one set by Phaedo3 last year
French-Canadian tourist faces life imprisonment for smuggling 23kg of cocaine
The 29-year-old French-Canadian woman has pleaded guilty to trying to smuggle 23kg of cocaine into Australia on a cruise ship
UK Coastguard helicopter makes 500 mile mercy dash to rescue unwell yachtsman in the Atlantic
Watch as an unwell yachtsman is winched to safety by the crew of a UK Coastguard helicopter in heavy seas in the Atlantic
Pictures of the Week: beautiful images from the world of boating and yachting
A transatlantic race with a difference, Sunseeker announces which model will make its world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival and a cat's life on board. See our pictures of…
Cliff fall closes ‘Broadchurch’ beach in Dorset
A large cliff fall has closed a section of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. The public are being urged to stay away from the area
Safety warning issued after fatal boiler explosion on the Manhattan Bridge container ship
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued a safety warning following an investigation into the explosion on the Manhattan Bridge, which left one man dead and another treated for…
Tripper boat Surprise grounded off the Isles of Scilly due to lack of passage planning
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch also found that the issuing of local boatman's licenses by the Council of the Isle of Scilly "lacked rigour"
Pictures: the world’s only Porsche Kineo 27′ powerboat fails to make reserve price
The world's only Porsche Kineo 27' powerboat has failed to sell at auction.The boat has recently been restored and is described as being in a new condition
RNLI lifejacket safety scheme to be expanded this summer
A trial by the RNLI to encourage more people to use lifejackets when they go out on their tenders is now being expanding over the summer
Legendary America’s Cup designer Doug Peterson dies
Tributes have been paid to America's Cup yacht designer Doug Peterson, who is known for designing the 1992 winner America3 and the 1995 NZL 32 Black Magic
Boaty McBoatface returns home after successful Antarctic mission
The bright yellow Boaty McBoatface submersible has arrived back in Southampton after taking part in its first Antarctic mission
Video: Fisherman airlifted after boat fire off Land’s End
Watch the dramatic moment a fisherman is airlifted to safety after his boat caught fire off the coast of Land's End in Cornwall