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Top 12 most popular news stories of 2016
From Captain Calamity who was rescued nine times in seven months to a Boeing 767 "sailing" along the Irish coast, here are the top YBW news stories for 2016
Fairline Yachts debuts the new Squadron 53 at Boot Düsseldorf 2017
Fairline Yachts will unveil the new Squadron 53 at Boot Düsseldorf on 21 January 2017. The new yacht will also get its US debut at the Yachts Miami Beach 2017
Fisherman rescued by Lerwick RNLI after boat’s propellor fouls
The crew of the Lerwick RNLI towed the scallop boat, Cornucopia into harbour after a fouled propellor caused the vessel to run aground off Sandwick, Shetland Islands
Video: Bruce 22E – Is this the fastest electric boat in America?
With a top speed of 35 knots, the Bruce 22E is looking to be the fastest electric boat on the America market. Watch it in action here!
Dozens rescued after squall capsizes boats during Severn River regatta
A squall, which saw winds increase from five to more than 30 knots on the Severn River near Annapolis, USA, left 22 sailors in the water after their boats capsized
Sunseeker launches second 95 Yacht
Poole-based shipyard, Sunseeker, has announced the launch of its second vessel in their Sunseeker 95 range
Massive search in Kent for missing woman could have ended sooner
Kent Police say a massive multi-agency search for a missing woman in Folkstone could have finished earlier if she had told the emergency services she was safe and well
Video: Scallywag maxi yacht narrowly avoids crash with patrol boat
How close is too close! Watch as the super-maxi yacht, Scallywag, is skilfully manoeuvred between two patrol boats to avoid disaster during the Sydney's Big Boat Challenge
Another new yacht for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is to receive another specially adapted yacht which will be used to improve the lives of young people recovering from cancer
Fisherman clings to lifejacket as his boat sinks off Shoreham
A fisherman is in a serious condition in hospital after his boat sank off Shoreham Harbour. He was found hanging on to a lifejacket by the RNLI
Record breaking Atlantic wave recorded
A 19-metre high wave, recorded by a buoy in the North Atlantic, has broken the record for the highest wave ever recorded
Canoeists turn out for festive Santa Splash paddle
Dressed in Father Christmas outfits, canoeists turned out to take part in the annual Santa Splash festival paddle along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Fears grow for family missing off Cape Jaffa, Australia
Searches will resume today for Len and Annette Vandepeer and their son, Doug, after they failed to return to the Cape Jaffa boat ramp. They have been missing since Monday…
Appeal after man goes missing from a cargo ship at Gunness Wharf
The brother of an engineer who went missing from the cargo vessel, EEMS DELTA, while it was moored at Gunness Wharf near Scunthorpe, is appealing for help in tracing him
Le Boat to expand to Canada’s Rideau Canal
For the first time, the European self-drive boating company, Le Boat, is expanding into North America and will start offering breaks along the Rideau Canal in Canada
Reward offered for missing Penlee lifeboat tragedy medal
The RNLI is offering a reward of £1,000 for the safe return of the historic gold medal awarded posthumously to the coxswain of the Penlee lifeboat, the Solomon Browne.
Top 10 boat launches of 2016
From the Aston Martin AM37 to the Riva 76 Bahamas, 2016 has seen the launch of some stunning boats and yachts. See which ones have made YBW's top 10 this
Video: Richmond Yacht Basin fire destroys a dozen boats
Around a dozen boats were destroyed after a large fire at the Richmond Yacht Basin in Virginia, USA. No one was injured in the incident. Watch firefighters as they battle…
Delicious and easy to make cocktails for all occasions
From nautically themed drinks to winter warmers and summer coolers, these delicious cocktails are perfect for any occasion, whether you're celebrating on the high seas or spending a stint as…
Major search in the eastern Solent after equipment found
Coastguard teams and the Gosport Independent Lifeboat took part in a major search of the eastern Solent after equipment was found floating in the sea