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100 entries for top Cowes event
The number of keelboat class entries at Cowes Week 2011 has soared to 100, it has been revealed. The increased number is the “largest ever seen” in the XOD class…
Next 5 Oceans Race ‘set for 2014’
The next edition of the 5 Oceans Race will start in autumn 2014, yachting legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has revealed. Sir Robin, the first man to ever sail solo around…
Isle of Wight festival spectator rescued from yacht
Man watching the Isle of Wight Festival from a yacht was taken to hospital after falling ill
Two men rescued when fishing boat fails to start
RNLI rescues men and tows boat back to Prestatyn beach.
Crosshaven lifeboat rescues young person with dislocated knee
They called for help after slipping on rocks at Fennels Bay
Trash boat sets sail
A boat made entirely from rubbish has set sail in Taiwan
Photo feature: Pirate fishing
A look at the illegal fishing industry that's worth £17.7 million and devastating the coastal communities of West Africa
Raymarine UK helps preserve British maritime heritage with National Historic Ships award
Raymarine UK, leading marine electronics manufacturer, has announced its support for National Historic Ships, the official voice for historic vessels in the UK.
Lone sailor fractures kneecap and crawls across boat to make Mayday call
After an onboard accident fractures the sailor’s kneecap, he makes a dramatic call for help and is rescued by the RNLI.
Be part of the largest meet of classic day boats and dinghies in the UK
Take part in Bosham Classic Boat Revival by entering before 20th June 2011
New gear round-up
The latest new gear, as featured in the June issues of Yachting Monthly and Motor Boat and Yachting
Man jumps into Weymouth Harbour to escape police
A man suspected of assault escaped police by jumping into Weymouth Harbour, but was later caught with the help of a lifeboat crew.
Sailor sparks MOB rescue, forgetting wife wasn’t onboard
A drunk Swedish sailor alerted sea rescue services when he thought his wife had drowned, but she had been on land the whole time
Could Noah’s Ark put in an Olympic appearance?
A man has built a replica of Noah’s Ark and plans to sail it up the Thames in time for the London 2012 Olympics.
New gear round-up
The latest new gear, as featured the May issues of our five marine magazines
The Queen lunches on luxury yacht docked in Portsmouth
The Queen made a surprise visit to Portsmouth yesterday, when she stopped for lunch aboard luxurious yacht the Leander.
Helicopter crew brave ash cloud to rescue yachtsman
A helicopter crew from Shetland braved the volcanic ash cloud to rescue a yachtsman stranded 25 miles off the coast of Orkney.
All aboard ‘the Love Boat’ for London 2012 Olympics
The German ‘Love Boat’ will dock at Canary Wharf and transform into a floating hotel for tourists visiting the London 2012 Olympics.
Three racing yachts rescued in bad weather
Three yachts had to be rescued when heavy seas caused havoc during a race between Whitby and Scarborough.