From the year it started to the amount of glasses of bubbly consumed, find out some weird and wonderful facts about the biggest regatta in the world, Cowes Week
Stef Bottinelli
Cowes Week: Where to stay, eat and drink
Cowes and its nearby towns boast excellent restaurants, hotels and bars. Read our guide and reviews to find the best places to stay, eat and enjoy a drink whilst soaking…
Watch: Larne RNLI assist yacht in difficulty with the help of a pod of dolphins
Larne RNLI assisted two men whose yacht had run into difficulty on the passage between Bangor and Campbeltown...with a little helping hand from a pod of dolphins
The Queen and Prince Philip travel by boat to open the Queen Elizabeth II Canal near Falkirk
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh took a boat to unveil the Queen Elizabeth II Canal plaque near Falkirk
10 Most beautiful luxury marinas in the UK and Europe to holiday in style
With their beautiful locations, state-of-the-art facilities, amenities such as spas, hotels and luxury homes, bars and restaurants, pools, designer shops, golf courses, events and entertainment, these exclusive marinas offer the…
America’s Cup: Land Rover BAR Academy win the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup
In a nail biting finale, Britain's Land Rover BAR Academy managed to hold on to win the Red Bull Youth America's Cup in Bermuda
RNLI issues ‘tombstoning’ warning after man is seriously injured
The RNLI and Bridgend Council have issued a warning about 'tombstoning' - jumping into water from a height - after an accident in Porthcawl
GAFIRS called out several times in four days as temperatures in the UK soar
GAFIRS were called out seven times between Friday and today, Monday 19 June, to assist yachts aground, an unmanned tender and a person who felt unwell in the heat
Cullercoats RNLI helmsman Ben Bradshaw’s wedding is interrupted as volunteers are paged to launch lifeboat
Three RNLI volunteers who were attending the wedding of helmsman Ben Bradshaw had to interrupt the celebrations to rescue a broken down boat
British superyacht ploughs into boats at Portofino marina
The £15million superyacht Tales crashed into other vessels in Portofino as it was trying to leave the marina
Lisbon: The perfect city break for sun, sightseeing and sailing
With its warm, sunny weather, art, culture, nightlife, proximity to the beach and excellent sailing conditions, it's no wonder that Lisbon is a popular travel destination
How to follow the 35th America’s Cup this May and June
Emirates Team New Zealand have won the Challenger Playoffs Finals after beating Artemis and will now face Defenders ORACLE TEAM USA. Here's how you can watch all the action
Canary Islands: Gran Canaria – Puerto de Mogán and Puerto Rico
With its mild microclimate, beautiful scenery, excellent sailing conditions and marinas, Gran Canaria is an ideal destination for summer and winter sun
America’s Cup: “We are all fixed and ready to fly” – Ben Ainslie and Land Rover BAR confident ahead of tonight’s races against Emirates
A broken wingsail during the first race against Emirates Team New Zealand forced Sir Ben Ainslie and Land Rover BAR to pull out of both races against the Kiwis, but…
Pictures of the week: America’s Cup special
A round up of the best pictures from the first week of racing action in Bermuda, as six teams battle it out for the 35th America’s Cup
Watch: America’s Cup – thrills and spills as the teams push themselves to the limits
The 'Auld Mug' is not just one of the oldest international trophies, it's also one of the most exciting. Experience what it's like to be aboard the ORACLE TEAM USA's…
From Rolex to Cartier: the top 10 most beautiful watches to be seen wearing when sailing
Rolex, Cartier, Raymond Weil.... a good watch should not just look beautiful, it should work like...clockwork and last a lifetime, especially when out sailing. We've chosen our top 10 most…
6 of the best superyacht toys for the ultimate fun on the water
Whether you are after your very own customised superyacht slide or dream to fly over or under water, the world of water toys has no barriers and constantly delivers new gadgets…
Watch: America’s Cup – foiling explained
When foiling was introduced in the America's Cup in 2013 it was a real game changer. But how does this impressive technology work and what are the benefits? Watch the…
Hamburg Maritime Festival: see all the pictures from the port’s 828th birthday
Hamburg port is celebrating its 828th birthday with its spectacular annual Maritime Festival, which takes place Friday 5th to Sunday 7th of May and will see over 300 craft from…