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Government confirms second group of MCZs
All 23 sites in the second tranche of MCZs have been designated, but the RYA is claiming that this will have minimal impact on recreational boating.
Pictures: First visit to site of Scott polar expedition in 80 years
Members of a Royal Navy project have made the first visit to the British Captain Robert Falcon Scott polar expedition camp in more than 80 years.
Luxury yacht linked to Churchill and WWII battle on sale for €2m
A yacht that was used by Sir Winston Churchill and that brought scores of Allied soldiers to safety during World War II is up for sale in France for €2m.
MP and fisherman’s widow backs RNLI fishing safety campaign
The RNLI has launched a fishing safety campaign aimed at commercial fishermen to prevent injuries and death in deck machinery accidents.
Video: 60 rescued from tourist boat fire
Sixty people were forced to jump into the sea during a tourist boat fire a half-mile off the coast of New Zealand's North Island.
Lymington Yacht Haven wins UK Coastal Marina of the Year Award 2016
Lymington Yacht Haven Marina scooped the prestigious award from The Yacht Harbour Association's (THYA)
Coventry University student wins the Superyacht UK Young Designer competition at the London Boat Show
Dastinas Steponenas bagged the award at the London Boat Show.
DIY antifouling survey results announced
The most comprehensive survey ever undertaken to study the DIY use of antifouling (AF) paints in the UK has shown that boat owners are 'taking the correct precautions and are…
Round the Island Race entries open
Entries for the annual one day race open on 15 January with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust confirmed as its official charity for the fifth consecutive year.
Visitors flock to visit Royal Yacht Britannia as it’s judged Scotland’s best attraction
The Royal Yacht Britannia, the Queen's former ship, tops the list for the 10th year in a row.
Round the world sailing hero Ian Walker is named YJA Yachtsman of the Year
Ian Walker was today named boats.com YJA Yachtsman of the Year by the Yachting Journalists’ Association at a prestigious awards ceremony. Eleanor Poole was named boats.com YJA Young Sailor of…
Exclusive News! Introducing Icom’s IC-M93D Next Generation Handheld VHF/DSC Marine Radio
The first ever sample of a new Icom handheld VHF/DSC was shown at the London Boatshow 2016. Flown in especially from Osaka, Japan, the new product, called the IC-M93D is…
Carla Demaria wins the Judge’s Special Award at the Motor Boat Awards 2016
The Monte Carlo Yachts CEO and General Manager of Bénéteau scooped the coveted accolade last night.
Update: British adventurer Sarah Outen reunited with boat lost in hurricane
Solo rower Sarah Outen's boat, Happy Socks, thought to have been lost in a hurricane, travelled some 2,000 km to return to its owner.
The 2016 Motor Boat Awards are here!
Only a few hours to go before the winners of the prestigious Motor Boat Awards are announced in a glitzy ceremony with the cream of the crop of the motor…
Video: Mother and son paddleboat team rescued
The mother and son team attempting to paddle a foot-powered boat across the Atlantic from Cape Town in South Africa to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil were rescued.
UK marine industry grows for fourth consecutive year
The UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry continues to grow, according to new statistics published today by British Marine at the London Boat Show 2016. The statistics, which are…
Stowaway cat takes five week trip on luxury yacht
A family pet from Cowes on the Isle of Wight has taken the island's tradition of sailing to heart, having stowed away on board a yacht for several weeks.
Latest Marine Radios and Great Offers from Icom at London Boatshow 2016
If you are looking to upgrade your marine radio or advice on your first ever VHF purchase, there is no better place to visit than the Icom stand (C017) at…
Man dies in canal boat fire
A canal boat fire in the Kennet and Avon Canal in Bradford-on-Avon has claimed the life of a man.