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Bronze medals for Team GB’s Paralympic sailors in Rio
Britain's Paralympic sailors came away with two bronze medals in the Rio 2016 Paralympics. Helena Lucas took bronze in the 2.4mR, while Alexandra Rickham and Niki Birrell came third in the SKUD18 class.
What are the best and worst things about sailing?
Have you ever experienced the adrenaline rush when sailing over the finish line? Or been becalmed while trying to make it home on time? Let us know what you think are the best - and worst - things about sailing!
Meet Skatty – the ears at sea for deaf sailor Paul Thompson
South African Paul Thompson is totally deaf. While sailing La Chica, his 32-foot double ended junk, he relies on Skatty, his beloved Maine Coon cat, to be his ears.
French sailor and his pet red hen make it through the Northwest Passage
French skipper Guirec Soudée and his pet red hen, Monqiue are now through the Northwest Passage as the intrepid pair continue their circumnavigation.
Pictures: Meet the GB sailing team for the 2016 Paralympics
With the 2016 Paralympics in Rio now underway, here are the sailors who will be representing Great Britain.
Learn to sail in two days: Universal Yachting RYA Start Yachting course
YBW's editor Stef Bottinelli loves boats but after a couple of boating mishaps as a teenager she'd become a little nervous on water. Could Universal Yachting RYA Start Yachting course cure her of her fears and inject the fun back into sailing?
If you dream of sailing in retirement then this could be the place for you!
If you plan to spend your retirement sailing, then these new homes being built at the Cornish waterside village of Mylor Bridge could be for you!
Start sailing: Olympic medallist Ian Walker shares his tips
Volvo Ocean Race winner, Olympic medallist and Musto ambassador, Ian Walker, gives advice on how to get into sailing and why it is one of the best things you can do!
Gold for Heath in canoe sprint
Liam Heath won Team GB’s 25th gold medal of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games with a stunning victory in the K1 200m canoe sprint at the Lagoa Stadium.
A salty Jack Russell terrier’s story!
When Robert Forrester returned from picking up engine parts in Miami he also came back with a surprise for his wife - a Jack Russell called Tara. Now the tale of the terrier who sailed around the world is a new book!
Video: First look at new Swallows and Amazons film
As youngsters, many sailors were inspired by Swallows and Amazons. Now, the classic book has been made into a new BBC film. Watch the trailer below!
Crewsaver launches a new life jacket for children
Crewsaver has unveiled the new Euro 100N life jacket designed especially for children. The Supersafe 150N foam life jacket has also been relaunched.
Cowes Week 2016: Meet the people (and the dog) behind the scenes
From the Deputy Chairman of The Protest Committee and the Regatta Director to the under-25 Skipper Trophy holder and Cowes Week's mascot, Bertie the dog, we take a look at the people behind the scenes at this year's regatta.
Pictures: Meet the GB sailing team for the 2016 Olympics
With the final four selected, these are the sailors who will be representing Great Britain in the 2016 Olympics in Rio this August.
Olympic sailing ramp collapses just days before the start of the games
Work is now underway to repair the partially collapsed ramp at the main Olympic sailing venue at Marina da Glória at Guanabara Bay. No one was injured in the incident.
Veterans finish their voyage around the British Isles
Military veterans, many of whom had little or no sailing experience, have now sailed back to Falmouth after completing a 2,000-mile voyage around Britain.
Cooking on a boat: how to create delicious meals in the galley
There's nothing quite like enjoying a meal at sea, but it can be tricky to cook in a small galley and ingredients may not always be available. YBW speaks to Fiona Sims, the author of 'The Boat Cookbook: Real Food for Hungry Sailors', a book full of easy recipes -…
Video: Adventure cats Bolt and Keel go sailing
Feline brothers, Bolt and Keel were found abandoned behind a rubbish bin. Now they have a life of adventure which includes sailing. Watch the fun they have!
Video: SAIL Amsterdam 2015 time lapse
We know the next SAIL Amsterdam isn't being held until 2020, but we loved this time lapse video of last year's event. Watch it here!
Video: Woman sails solo with her rescue cat
Liz Clark left California, USA in search of adventure, but the skipper is never alone thanks to her rescue cat, Amelia. Watch the video here!