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WWII U-boat defences to bring broadband to Orkney Islands
Barriers built to protect British ships from German U-boats will bring fibre-optic cables to remote parts of the Scottish islands.
Photos: 60 mph winds capsize sailboat, prompt RNLI rescue
RNLI rescue crews launched two vessels to come to the aid of a sinking sailboat near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Pictures: Former yacht designer creates supercar for superyachts
See the concept renderings for the £500,000 supercar.
Video: Clipper Round The World Race yachts for sale
Yachts used in the Clipper Round The World Race between 2005-2012 are being sold to make way for a new generation of racing yachts.
Yacht located in search after body washes up on Isle of Wight
The Cowes RNLI have located the yacht police believe is linked to the death of a man whose body was found near Cowes floating bridge Sunday.
Update: Boat with sentimental value stolen from Shepperton recovered
The vessel which a father used to help his son recover from a stroke has been stolen from its moorings in Shepperton. Surrey police are looking for information.
Pictures: 25 rescued as fishing boat sank
A fishing boat called for urgent assistance when the craft lost engine power and was left adrift in five metre swells and 20 knot winds southeast of Cape Recife.
Video: Dolphins, seal and whale join boating trip
A group of mates returning from a fishing trip in Australia were joined by a host of wildlife including dolphins, a seal and a humpback whale.
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust: sailing back to health
Read the story behind Dame Ellen MacArthur's cancer trust and what it means to the kids in recovery from cancer that it aims to help.
John Steinbeck’s boat to undergo $2m restoration
The 23-metre fishing boat that American author John Steinbeck chartered with marine biologist Ed Rickets in 1940 on a trip the writer recounted in a non-fiction work is set to…
Deadline looms for surveys on DIY use of antifouling paints
Boat owners and professionals are urged to have their say on the DIY use of antifouling (AF) paints before the surveys by the British Coatings Federation (BCF) Marine Coatings Group…
Pictures: mother and son team set to cross Atlantic in pedalo
Adventurer and environmentalist Davey du Plessis is aiming to cross the southern Atlantic from South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, on a customised, pedal-powered boat.
Video: Rolls-Royce sails new luxury car model into Sydney on superyacht
A new model of Rolls-Royce that will go into production next year has made its debut on the back of a superyacht in Sydney Harbour.
Hotels: where to stay during the London Boat Show 2018
From luxurious hotels to affordable rooms, look no further if you are booking accommodation in the capital this January.
Yacht wreckage found on Redcar Beach sparks appeal
The Coastguard are trying to determine whether somebody might be injured or in difficulty after a red, blue and white part of a sailing yacht turned up on Redcar Beach…
British sailor Lizzy Foreman takes top honours in Mini Transat race
Lizzy Foreman, the 25-year-old British solo offshore sailor, was the first woman across the finish line in the Mini Transat Îles de Guadeloupe 2015 race.
Weekly round-up: YBW news digest
Humpback whale saved by fishermen, catamaran luxury company goes bankrupt and the yacht that looks like a car: YBW weekly news and pictures in bite-size format.
Celebrities to compete in Venture 16 powerboat race
The Venture Cup powerboat race launches today with a star-studded ceremony in London.
Eco-friendly sailing: enjoy your favourite sport and respect nature
As sailors and boaters, we have a responsibility to treat the environment with respect. Following these guidelines is good environmental practice for any sailor.
Shipbuilding charity to build replica Cutty Sark
An international group of tall ship sailing enthusiasts and traditional shipbuilders has formed a non-profit foundation to build and sail an exact replica of the famous clipper ship, Cutty Sark.