A floating rubbing bin called the Seabin has been installed at St. Katharine Docks to tackle water pollution and prevent rubbish to flow back into the River Thames and ultimately…
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Lewis Bennett’s trial: New pictures reveal damage to the catamaran was inflicted from inside the boat
Images of holes made from inside the Surf into Summer catamaran show that the damage was inflicted from inside the vessel. Brit Lewis Bennett is currently on trial for the…
Round the Island Race 2019: Entries open
Entries for the Round the Island Race 2019 are now open. Early birds will be able to get an online discount until 28 February
Düsseldorf Boat Show 2019: Fairline announces yacht line-up
Fairline will exhibit the Targa 43 OPEN, Squadron 53, Targa 48 GT and will have a virtual reality experience of the much awaited F-Line 33 at the Düsseldorf Boat Show
Ford to supply the RNLI with fleet of 210 vehicles this year
Car manufacturer Ford will deliver 210 vehicles to the RNLI in 2019, and 240 more in total in 2020 and 2021
The MCA’s Intended Pleasure Vessels (IPV) Code for temporary commercial use comes into force
The MCA's proposed Intended Pleasure Vessels (IPV) Code to allow pleasure craft to be in temporary commercial use at sea and as race support boats has been passed
Silent Yachts’ Silent 55 launches in Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago
Silent Yachts' Silent 55 has joined the fleet of a Myanmar's tourism company and it's believed to be the first solar powered yacht to sail the Asian seas
Max Zhivov unveils his new eco-friendly concept: the VIK Boat
Designer Max Zhivov has unveiled its latest project, the electric VIK Boat, an eco-friendly, electric vessel
Sailor Abby Sunderland’s yacht Wild Eyes found in Australia 8 years after being dismasted
Wild Eyes was found covered in barnacles on New Year's Even 11 nautical miles south of Vivonne Bay, Kangaroo Island by South Australia Police
The British Motor Yacht Show returns to Swanwick marina in May 2019
The British Motor Yacht Show (BMYS) will take place 17th-19th May in association with Motor Boat & Yachting magazine and show sponsors GY&LF (General Yacht & Leisure Finance)…
More than 350 swimmers turn our for GAFIRS’ New Year’s Day Swim
More than 350 swimmers braved the chilly temperatures and took a bracing dip in The Solent for the Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS) New Year’s Day Swim
Top 10 most popular news stories of 2018
Mark Zuckerberg's new yacht rumours, Tracy Edwards' Maiden restored and a new self-docking system is unveiled: see all of YBW's top news stories of 2018
Proposed Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) requirements for carbon monoxide alarms approved
Following a consultation, BSS Management Committee has decided that new BSS requirements for carbon monoxide (CO) alarms on boats will be introduced next April
The most unusual RNLI rescues – video
The RNLI are always ready to assist those in difficulty at sea. But it's not just people the RNLI help, they've also rescued a horse stuck in a cove and…
Cruising Association submits document asking for clarification on Greek Cruising Tax
The Greek government has postponed the cruising tax for boat owners to April 2019 but the CA has filed a document asking for clarification on the terms of the tax
Canal and River Trust and Drifters Waterway Holidays to offer people the chance to try boating for free
People will be able to try canal boating for free in England and Wales on 7 April 2019
Marlow Ropes launches mooring rope made of 100% recycled plastic
Marlow Ropes' Blue Ocean Dockline is made of rPET yarns and is available in the UK now. It will be launched in the rest of Europe in 2019
Technohull’s new flagship RIB Omega 45 to debut at the Miami Boat Show
Technohull's new 13.8m Omega 45 will have its world premiere at the 2019 Miami International Boat Show, February 14-19
Silent-Yachts introduces its largest solar-powered catamaran, SILENT 79
Austria-based oceangoing solar-powered catamarans Silent-Yachts has unveiled its largest model to date, the 23.95m SILENT 79 catamaran
Environment Agency to increase cost of boat registration in 2019
The Environment Agency has announced it will increase the cost of boat registration in 2019 to meet the costs of maintenance and customer service