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US sailor suspected of wife’s murder in Tonga is captured after fleeing 300nm
US sailor, Dean Jay Fletcher is being held for extradition to Tonga, where he is accused of murdering his wife before escaping police custody and sailing to American Samoa.
Warning after search for overdue boat in Lancashire
The UK Coastguard is once again asking sailors to make sure they have proper communication equipment on board following a search for an overdue vessel off Fleetwood, Lancashire.
Video: Volunteers – boating’s unsung heroes – awarded by the RYA
Volunteers from across the UK, who give up countless hours to support sailing for all, have been honoured by the RYA at a special ceremony in London.
Sinking ARC yacht: crew saved
Five crew were evacuated after the BM39 yacht started sinking, just days after starting the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) from Grand Canaria.
Plans for a new sail boat ferry service between the UK and USA
VoyageVert is hoping to launch a new ferry service across the North Atlantic, where passengers can sail between Bristol and Boston in the USA.
First ever female Certified Marina Professional awarded
Michelle Hitchcock from MDL Marinas Ltd is the first woman in the world to be accredited as a Certified Marina Professional (CMP).
Police searching for missing Hampshire sailor, Hugh Carter find a body
Hampshire Police have discovered a body of a man on the shoreline at Lymington. The family of Hugh Carter have been informed.
Fairline Yachts’ new Squadron 53 to launch at Boot Düsseldorf 2017
The new Fairline Yachts' Squadron 53 will be unveiled in January. See the computer generated pictures here.
Giant record breaking pumpkin wins boat race
The record breaking pumpkin had its maiden voyage on the lake at RHS Hyde Hall in Chelmsford, Essex...and took the crown in the boat race!
Pictures: This floating penthouse could be yours for £2.15 million
The luxurious multi million pound houseboat - II Nauti Buoys - is moored on the River Thames at Wandsworth and boasts spacious living over two decks.
Coastguard warning after yachtsman rescued after releasing flares
A solo skipper was rescued by a Dutch merchant ship after his Rustler yacht dismasted off the Cornish coast. He had to use flares to call for help.
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of WWII shipwrecks in Java Sea
The British Government is investigating reports that a number of World War Two shipwrecks have disappeared from the bottom of the Java Sea in Indonesia.
Video: Land Rover BAR take America’s Cup World Series crown
Land Rover BAR not only took the event but were crowned the 2015-16 America's Cup World Series champions ahead of the America's Cup Qualifiers in Bermuda next summer.
Death of man on the Droitwich Junction Canal ruled accidental
Allen Green, 49, drowned when his narrowboat sank in Lock 5 on the Droitwich Junction Canal on 25 July, 2016.
Passengers trapped after weather conditions prevent ferry from docking
Passengers on board the Rosslare-Fishguard Stena Line ferry service have spent a night stranded in the Irish Sea after bad weather prevented the vessel from docking.
UK Coastguard and RNLI assist catamaran near the Mersey Bar
The UK Coastguard asked for the assistance of the Hoylake RNLI after a high speed catamaran suffered engine problems
Young people wanted for a sailing opportunity of a lifetime
Morvargh Sailing Project are looking for eight people aged 14-18 to take part in Aspire360 and sail 1,735 nautical miles around the coast of Britain
Video: BottleBuoy flotation device wins award
Watch a test of the BottleBuoy rescue device, which has just won one of the first ever H.E.R.O. awards from the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF).
Video: Newly launched drysuit using HECS technology allows wearers to get closer to marine life
The world's first drysuit based on the Faraday cage technology allows divers to get up close and personal to animals. Watch the video here.
German bomb towed out of Portsmouth Harbour
An unexploded World War Two bomb has been removed from Portsmouth Harbour after it was discovered early this morning.