environment
Pictures: Plans for futuristic UFO concept yacht unveiled
Italian water transportation company, Jet Capsule has released pictures of its latest concept - a two storey floating house/yacht called UFO.
Pictures: SolarSkiff affordable electric boat that fits on top of your car
The SolarSkiff comes in single, double and four-person versions, with prices starting from $3,500. YBW talks exclusively to its creator, American entrepreneur Mark Isaacs.
Siblings turn old sails into practical bags
Argentinian siblings Marcos and Paz Mafia came up with the idea in 2012 and their recycled sail bags are launching in the UK this month
‘Plastic fishing’ company builds boats from bottles to fight pollution
An social enterprise group called Plastic Whale has entered the boat building business with six boats built from plastic 'fished' from Amsterdam's canals.
Pictures: Hybrid powerboat builder garners awards
Hydros Innovation picked up the 2015 Environmental Award for its HY-41 hybrid powerboat prototype and a special mention for its Hydrocontest competition.
Quiz: can you identify these 14 “baby” sea creatures?
Fancy yourself a marine expert? Take our quiz to find out how much you really know about the animals lurking below the surface of the sea.
Driverless water taxi design set to begin testing in Paris
A new electric water taxi is set to be tested on stretches of the Seine River in Paris this summer and its designer wants to use driverless technology.
Pictures: New ‘ocean advocacy’ yacht company to launch at Miami Boat Show
An entrepreneur and a yacht captain have teamed up to create an idealistic new yacht company that will make its debut at the Miami Boat Show 2016.
Video: Nimbus unveils electric motorboat
Swedish boat maker Nimbus has launched an electric-powered motor boat designed for Europe's inland waterways.
Video: Startup aims to clean up water pollution at marinas
A technology startup has raised the funds it needs to produce a water-based trash bin that aims to stop water pollution at the source.
Video: World’s first LNG-powered cargo vessel launch makes big splash
The 360ft ship launched sideways, causing an enormous wave that inundated a nearby highway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Video: World’s largest solar-powered yacht heads to 2015 Paris Climate Conference
The MS Tûranor PlanetSolar catamaran is on its way to Paris – using only the power of the sun – where it will be used as a centrepiece for the COP21 climate conference.
Geps unveils all-electric hybrid tender in green marine energy crowd sourcing drive
French renewable marine energy company Geps has unveiled plans for an all-electric hybrid tender for yachts as it kicked off a crowd funding campaign to raise €400,000