Three British sailors were forced to abandon their yacht after it hit a whale around 350 miles north east of the Azores and began sinking
Katy Stickland
Editor
Replica of 900-year-old boat takes centre stage at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Duchess of Cambridge toured Gary Breeze's gold medal winning The IBTC Lowestoft: Broadland Boatbuilder’s Garden on the first day of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Crick Boat Show gets underway this weekend
Britain's biggest inlands waterways festival - the Crick Boat Show - starts on Saturday (28 May) and is promising something for all the family
America’s Cup: countdown to the battle for the ‘Auld Mug’
Six teams, fierce competition and millions of pounds spent all in the pursuit of the greatest trophy in sailing - the 'Auld Mug'. Take our quiz and find out how…
Top 10 boat names for 2017 released
According to sailing legend, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, naming a boat "is very personal" and reflects the owner's aims and personality. Find out if your boat name makes the BoatUS top…
America’s Cup: Emirates Team NZ back on the water following crash with Land Rover BAR
With days to go, Emirates Team New Zealand is now back on the water after a collision with Land Rover BAR during practice racing last week resulted in four days…
America’s Cup in pictures: the most beautiful images of the ‘Auld Mug’ through the years
Not long now until battle commences in the fight for the 35th America's Cup. But what of the earlier fights for the 'Auld Mug'? Browse our gallery of pictures from…
New boat safety advice after woman crushed in collision in Scotland
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has issued new boat safety advice following an investigation into a crash between two RIBS in the Firth of Forth
Remains confirmed as missing Jersey sailor Roy Deeming
Sailor Roy Deeming, 61, was reported missing on Christmas Eve 2014. His empty yacht was later found drifting off the coast of Jersey
Massive changes for the Volvo Ocean Race
In the biggest shake up in its history, the Volvo Ocean Race has announced a series of radical initiatives, including introducing a new foil-assisted ocean racing monohull and a ‘flying’…
2.4 tonnes of cocaine intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean
The drugs, worth around £100 million wholesale, were found on a South American fishing vessel around 1,200 nautical miles south west of the Canary Islands
“Teething issues” with the new Cowes floating bridge results in shut down
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has suspended the new Cowes floating bridge service on the Isle of Wight due to "training issues"
Time running out to save the last WW2 55-foot Coastal Motor Boat
The National Museum of the Royal Navy is trying to raise funds to buy and preserve CMB 331 - the last surviving Thornycroft 55-foot Coastal Motor Boat from the Second…
Missing Yorkshire crew found safe and well after yacht ran aground
North Yorkshire Police have confirmed that the crew of the yacht Don't Panic, which was found aground off Scarborough earlier today, are safe and well
Search for sinking 70-foot yacht in the Solent believed to be a hoax
The UK Coastguard has issued a stern warning about making hoax calls after rescue teams were deployed last night to search for a 70-foot yacht in the Solent
British Motor Yacht Show will feature the UK’s most luxurious yacht brands
The British Motor Yacht Show will open this Friday and run throughout the weekend until 21 May. It is hosted by Premier Marinas' flagship Swanwick Marina
Loose fuel tank cover from superyacht Bacarella caused helicopter crash
Air accident investigators in Norway say a fuel tank cover on superyacht Bacarella, which came loose and hit the helicopter's main rotor, caused the crash which injured three Brits
Crew of dismasted yacht rescued in Bristol Channel in 30 knot winds
The skipper of a 30-foot dismasted yacht, which was struggling in 30 knot winds in the Bristol Channel, has been praised by Mumbles RNLI
Speedboat smashes against rocks at Southsea after engine failure
The skipper of the speedboat had managed to make it to shore and was struggling to hold onto the speedboat as it smashed against rocks on Southsea seafront
America’s Cup: full event schedule
There are just days to go before the excitement of the 35th America's Cup in Bermuda. Find out when to watch, so you never miss the action!