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Broken down yacht rescued from Solent shipping lane
Power failure left the 26-foot yacht unlit in the busy Solent shipping lane. The anxious solo skipper was eventually rescued by Cowes RNLI.
Two rescued after motor boat fire in The Solent
Two crew were rescued by the Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS) after their 36-foot motor boat caught fire in The Solent.
Stricken Happisburgh yacht is claimed by the sea
The 42-foot yacht, which became stuck on a beach groyne at Happisburg in north Norfolk, has now begun to break up.
Teignmouth lifeboat on search for missing person rescues coastguard
The lifeboat was deployed to look for a missing person, but ended up rescuing an injured coastguard.
Video: Woman with head injuries rescued from the mid-Solent
The 24-year-old woman was sailing in the mid-Solent when she suffered a head injury. She was later airlifted to hospital for treatment.
12 rescued from dismasted yacht in the Solent
The crew of a 40-foot dismasted yacht, which had rigging trailing in the water, were rescued at the weekend by the Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS).
Skipper praised for quick actions as boat starts sinking off Yarmouth
UK Coastguard has praised the skipper of a fishing vessel for his quick thinking after his boat started sinking off Yarmouth Harbour.
Port Talbot RNLI issues warning after suspected hoax
The crew of the Port Talbot lifeboat were called out following reports of a red flare over Swansea bay. Despite an extensive search, nothing was found.
Dee Caffari launches two new GAFIRS lifeboats
The Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service now has two new lifeboats to carry out its lifesaving work following a generous legacy from a supporter.
Lifeboat crewman taken to hospital after falling into the water during rescue
The man was airlifted to a hospital in Shetland after landing into the water during a yacht rescue mission
Sailor with head injuries rescued in the Solent
The skipper of the yacht was rescued from the Solent on 21 May after hitting his head during a sailing regatta.
Boat explodes on River Hamble
The only occupant of the vessel was uninjured after leaping into the water at Warsash Harbour on the River Hamble, Hampshire.
Pictures: The next generation lifeboat from Berthon
Berthon has announced there is growing overseas interest in the new 14 metre search and rescue vessel.
MAIB: Poorly discarded cigarette “probable” cause of trawler fire
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has now released its report into the fire and sinking of the prawn trawler, Karinya.
Historic RNLI lifeboat up for rent on AirBnB in Scottish Hebrides
A former RNLI lifeboat has found a new home onshore as a rental property in the Scottish Highlands.
Two rescued at Pwllheli marina as yacht runs aground
Two people were rescued from their 30ft yacht after it ran aground at the entrance to Pwllheli marina.
RNLI Abersoch receives new £214,000 Atlantic 85 lifeboat
RNLI volunteers at Abersoch today accepted delivery of their new £214,000 Atlantic 85 lifeboat.
Video: Two men rescued from boat by RNLI in County Antrim
Two men have been rescued by the RNLI after their boat got lost in thick fog in Larne Lough, County Antrim.
RNLI rescue yacht tangled in crab pot rope in Cornwall
Padstow RNLI lifeboat crew launched to rescue a yacht with propeller damage at 6:55am on Sunday 27 September.