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IC-M93D EURO, The World’s Slimmest, Buoyant DSC Handheld Radio*
The IC-M93D EURO VHF/DSC handheld radio is the successor to the popular IC-M91D. Stylish and slim, this new Icom handheld contains an abundance of features including a dedicated built-in DSC…
P&O announces plans for biggest ever cruise ship
P&O Cruises has announced that it has ordered the next generation of mega ship. It will eclipse the British cruise line's current 3,637-capacity flagship, Britannia.
Turn your car into a boat! Turkish engineer builds Drive on Water prototype
Turkish engineer Yusuf Kahvecioğlu didn't have the money to buy a motor boat. Instead, he designed his Drive on Water prototype to open up boating to anyone with a car!…
Royal Navy tests drone boat – MAST – on the River Thames
Called Maritime Autonomy Surface Testbed (MAST), the drone boat has undergone sea trials ahead of the Unmanned Warrior exercise in the autumn.
Video: Costa Concordia makes final journey to scrapyard
The final parts of the ill-fated Costa Concordia cruise ship are being cut up and recycled at dry dock no. 4 in Genoa, Italy. It comes more than four years…
The Quays in Greater Manchester unveils its autumn/winter programme
From talks to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme to family-friendly pop up performances, The Quays has a range of events this season.
French sailor and his pet red hen make it through the Northwest Passage
French skipper Guirec Soudée and his pet red hen, Monqiue are now through the Northwest Passage as the intrepid pair continue their circumnavigation.
Sunseeker International announces return to profit
Sunseeker International has announced a £50 million investment plan after the company revealed it was back in to profit in the second quarter of 2016.
Pictures: Time – the superyacht that pushes the boundaries
Complete with its own passenger carrying drone, it's easy to see why Time is redefining superyacht design. See pictures before the official launch in Monaco!
Will the waterway you plan to cruise this winter be shut or open?
Boaters are being encouraged to check if the waterway they want to cruise over winter is open as the Canal & River Trust publishes its winter maintenance schedule.
Video: Crew rescued after powerboat sinks off Portland Bill
The crew of the powerboat were taking part in the Cowes Classic Offshore Powerboat race when they were forced to abandon the vessel after it starting sinking off Portland Bill.
Man dies after dinghy capsizes off Sanday in Orkney
One man has died and another is in hospital after their dinghy capsized off the island of Sanday in Orkney on 4 September.
Team GB Olympic sailors to appear at Southampton Boat Show 2016
Southampton Boat Show organisers have announced the names of the Rio Olympics medal winners and athletes who will appear at this year's show.
Pictures: Meet the GB sailing team for the 2016 Paralympics
With the 2016 Paralympics in Rio now underway, here are the sailors who will be representing Great Britain.
Video: Cruise ship’s wake damages marina in Sicily
An investigation has been launched after the release of video footage showing the wake of the Carnival Vista cruise ship destroying part of a marina in Sicily.
Death of Arco Avon engineer highlights safety lapse
A report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch reveals a lapse of safe systems of work on board the Arco Avon led to the death of an engineer.
Sea trials for the F4: First foiling offshore one-design catamaran
The DNA F4 has been shipped to America to undergo sea trials. The full carbon 46-foot foiling catamaran is designed to push the boundaries of distance one design racing offshore.
RNLI lifeguards assist teenagers on homemade raft in Cornwall
Lifeguards came to the rescue of three teens in Cornwall who'd gone out to sea on a raft but didn't have a plan to get ashore safely.
Royal Welsh Yacht Club opens its door to the public this September
The Royal Welsh Yacht Club will offer guided tours to the public throughout September as part of the government Open Doors programme.
Learn to sail in two days: Universal Yachting RYA Start Yachting course
YBW's editor Stef Bottinelli loves boats but after a couple of boating mishaps as a teenager she'd become a little nervous on water. Could Universal Yachting RYA Start Yachting course…