Katy Stickland
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Musandam-Oman Sail recovered following capsize
Musandam-Oman Sail is now safely back in port. The trimaran has been towed to St Pierre et Miquelon. The MOD70 capsized during the Transat Quebec-St Malo last month.
Video: Yarmouth RNLI rescues stricken yacht
The yacht had suffered a broken rudder and was perilously close to the notorious Shingles Bank off the Isle of Wight when it was rescued by Yarmouth RNLI. Watch the…
Pictures: Celebrating canal pioneer James Brindley
A new exhibition celebrating the life of English engineer, James Brindley, is now underway at the National Waterways Museum. It is 300 years since the birth of the canal pioneer.
Powerboat GP Sprint Championships this weekend
50 of Britain's top powerboat racing stars will be going head to head on 6-7 August for the 2016 Powerboat GP British RYA Sprint Championships.
Video: Awards for Islay RNLI volunteers who saved yachtsman
The Islay RNLI lifeboat crew battled for 18 hours in a severe gale to save the life of the yachtsman. The coxswain and his crew have now been recognised for…
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.
Russian sailor allowed to compete in the Olympic Games
Governing body, World Sailing has reversed its decision to allow Russian sailor, Pavel Sozykin to compete in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Yacht smashes and sinks in Portland Harbour
The authorities are trying to trace the owner of a yacht which is believed to have broken free from its mooring. It was later found smashed and sunk in Portland…
Canadian sailing legend, Derek Hatfield, dies
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has paid tribute to Derek Hatfield, the first Canadian to race solo around the world twice. The Nova Scotia sailor died suddenly at the age of 63.
Pictures: Porto Montenegro shortlisted for award
See pictures of the stunning Porto Montenegro, which has been shortlisted for the coveted TYHA Superyacht Marina of the Year Award. It won the accolade last year.
7 rescued from Twin Wakes as boat starts sinking in the Solent
The crew of Twin Wakes were forced to abandon the vessel when it starting taking on water. It is used as a committee boat for racing on the Solent, including…
Embarrassing lesson for Australian boat owner
The owner of the boat was left red faced after he failed to properly secure his speedboat in its trailer. The vessel broke free and slid off onto the road.
New yacht for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in Scotland
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has bought its first yacht based in Scotland, following support from players of the People's Postcode Lottery.
Brewery targets marine pollution by inventing edible six-pack rings
The edible six-pack rings are made from brewing by-products and are now being trialled. It's hoped they will eventually replace the plastic six-pack rings.
Check you don’t bring back unwanted visitors on board this summer!
Taking your boat abroad this summer? The RYA is encouraging boaters to make sure unwanted invasive species are not brought back to the UK.
Pictures: Mini Mouse rescued after getting stuck in the mud
The tiny Brussels Griffon, Mini Mouse, was stuck on a muddy island at Langstone Harbour, Portsmouth. The tide was rising fast. See pictures of the dog's rescue here!
New boats and brands for Southampton Boat Show 2016
The Southampton Boat Show in September is set to showcase a variety of exciting new attractions, brands, boats and product debuts. Advance tickets are now on sale.
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.…
Life jacket warning after Lough Derg rescue
The Lough Derg RNLI is warning boaters to make sure there are enough life jackets for everyone on board after a family of five had to be rescued.
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.