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Video: Dramatic footage captures RNLI sailboat rescue
The Yarmouth RNLI all-weather lifeboat team was called out to assist a 22ft yacht in Christchurch Bay on 10 December in force 7 conditions.
Pictures: Sir Ben Ainslie’s new America’s Cup racing yacht
The first images of Sir Ben Ainslie's new boat have come in, and the British racer is calling the boat the most advanced he's ever had.
North Face founder Douglas Tompkins dies in kayaking accident
Douglas Tompkins, founder of clothing lines The North Face and Esprit, died of severe hypothermia after a kayaking accident in South America.
UK Coastguard attends bus beach crash in County Down
Bus lands on the beach in Northern Ireland.
381 Fairline Boats’ staff made redundant
Luxury boat manufacturers Fairline, famous for their Targa and Squadron models, have only retained 69 of their employees after going into administration.
Video: Mini-speedboat for Christmas … best kids gift ever?
An Australian man has built a mini-speedboat from scratch for his nephew.
Atlantic Rally for Cruisers race yacht evacuated
The four crew of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers yacht Magritte have been evacuated after their cruiser began taking on water.
Pictures: Donkey rescued from flood by boat, safe in a manger
A donkey that was stranded in floodwaters in Ireland has been rescued by boat and found a safe manger just in time for Christmas.
East Cowes marina developers reveal £200m masterplan
Developers Camper & Nicholson Marinas and Westcourt Real Estate have given more details of their East Cowes marina development.
Pictures: Bugatti speedboat concept designed by superyacht builder
American superyacht yard Palmer Johnson has released renders of a Bugatti speedboat, which has been licensed by the Italian supercar giants.
Photos and video: RNLI, Coastguard respond to Cumbria floods
Rains hit Cumbria in the UK on an unprecedented scale this weekend, with a month’s worth of precipitation inundating the region in just 24 hours. See the images and footage.
Weekly round-up: YBW news digest
Sir Ben Ainslie gets a new racing yacht, Bugatti unveils a speedboat design, dramatic rescues at sea and perhaps the best children's Christmas gift ever made: YBW weekly news and…
Video: One of a kind BMW speedboat restored
A one of a kind BMW speedboat based on a rare BMW roadster from the 1950s has been lovingly restored to it former glory.
Accidental drowning ruled in death of amateur yacht racer
A coroner's report recorded a verdict of accidental death cause by drowning in the case of a woman who was thrown overboard from the yacht she was racing.
Fraud and theft investigations at a south west sailing club
Police are investigating allegations of fraud and theft relating to the Chew Valley Sailing Club.
Body discovered in the Isle Of Wight is named
The body of the 63-year-old from Godalming was found close to the East Cowes shore and a yacht linked to his death has been located.
Fisherman died after falling overboard after unsuccessful attempts to save him
A report by The Marine Accident Investigation Branch found that the crew on the trawler hadn't been given the proper rescue training.
Royal Naval Sailing Association trials new buoy in Portsmouth Harbour
The Mara Buoy has been created for yachts and small commercial craft.
Last minute Christmas and New Year getaways
If you've worried you've left it too late to head off somewhere for the festive season, think again! Whether you'd like to travel abroad or stay in the UK, we…
Christmas gift guide 2015 for him and her
Stuck for gift ideas? Take a look at our Christmas gift guide and see our suggestions for family, friends and the boaters in your life.