From 6 September 2017, the VHF channel numbers to contact the UK Coastguard for maritime safety information and radio medical advice will be changing
Expert boat advice
Fit a carbon monoxide detector: MAIB warning after fatality
The MAIB is urging all boaters to fit carbon monoxide detectors or alarms to their vessels following the death of Ray Milton at Cardiff Yacht Club
Ocean cruising experts share their sailing knowledge
The World Cruising Club is hosting a series of forums this autumn, where ocean cruising experts will be trying to inspire sailors to extend their boundaries
Pumping out black water could be a thing of the past with ECOmar – Sponsored Post
The ECOmar Sewage Water Treatment System takes the hassle out of pumping out black water by neutralising it and purifying it so that it can be safely discharged overboard
Boaters reminded to report unusual or suspicious activity
With the boating season well and truly underway, agencies behind Project Kraken are asking sailors to be their eyes and ears
Boat Fire Safety Week: staying safe on board
Although the number of boat fires is relatively rare in the UK, the fire brigade says they quite often have devastating consequences. Find out the dos and don'ts to stay…
OLAS – the man overboard location alert app which aims to save valuable time
OLAS converts your smart phone or tablet to become part of your life saving inventory, sounding the alarm when the worst happens at sea
MAIB: boaters should fit carbon monoxide alarms
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has issued a stark warning to boaters following the deaths of two people on board a motor cruiser in Wrexham Broad
New safety campaign to target human error on ships
The Port of London Authority has unveiled its latest safety campaign - targeting human error - which has been linked to at least 40% of accidents on the river Thames…
Video: Common sailing and boating mistakes and how to avoid them
None of us are perfect and we all make mistakes. Find out more about common sailing and boating errors from our experts and what you need to do to ensure…
Ready, steady, boat: 9 tips for starting the sailing season
The sun is breaking through the clouds and winter has finally released its grip on Britain – meaning there’s no better time to start preparing for the new boating season.…
MOB Lifesavers’ The Lifesaver line promises to make man overboard retrieval quicker
The Lifesaver, a 3 metres of brightly visible yellow line has been created for easy man overboard retrieval using manpower, passerelle or lifting equipment
Free Tidal Thames app launched by the Port of London Authority
Users of the River Thames can now download a free Tidal Thames app to keep up to date with navigational information
New long range point of contact for UK Coastguard
From 1 February 2017, there will be new UK Coastguard emergency numbers for long range search and rescue
Video: Hacks for better boating and sailing
No matter how long you've been sailing we all get those moments when our brains cloud over! Watch these boating hacks to get the grey cells working again!
Simple rigging checks for your boat
Keeping a close eye on your rigging is an essential part of boat maintenance and good seamanship
Pets on board: sailing with your furry friends
Who wouldn’t want their furry friend on their nautical travels? Make sure you comply with the regulations when taking pets on board before you leave
Common sailing injuries and how to avoid them
Andrew Nathanson is an emergency physician at Rhode Island Hospital, USA, and a sailor. He talks to YBW about the most common sailing injuries and how to avoid them.
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…
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.