The UK Coastguard has now called off the search for the missing fisherman, who fell overboard from a boat off Orkney.
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The Canford Cup returns home to Poole
For the first time since 1849, The Canford Cup will be presented at the Poole Regatta. Organisers believe this might make it the oldest sailing trophy in the world.
Plymouth prepares for The Transat bakerly’s return
Skippers taking part in The Transat bakerly will arrive in Plymouth on 24 April before the race begins early next month.
Captain who was rescued nine times in seven months sells his boat
American sailor Steve Shapiro, who was rescued nine times in seven months, has now sold his yacht.
Protest over “attack” on barge travellers without permanent moorings
Members of the National Bargee Travellers Association are marching in London on 16 April over a clamp down on boat dwellers without permanent moorings.
Lydd Airport to become permanent search and rescue helicopter base
The Government has announced the Kent airport is to be the permanent base for the UK Coastguard’s search and rescue helicopter services in the south-east.
Video: Ainslie’s team unveils third America’s Cup test boat
Sir Ben Ainslie's bid to bring the America’s Cup back to Britain is moving forward with the launch of Land Rover BAR's latest test boat.
Pictures: 2016’s Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award launched
Yacht racing photographers from around the globe are invited to enter this year's Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award.
MAIB: Poorly discarded cigarette “probable” cause of trawler fire
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has now released its report into the fire and sinking of the prawn trawler, Karinya.
Hong Kong to host Volvo Ocean Race for the first time
Organisers of the Volvo Ocean Race confirm that Hong Kong will host the event for the first time in February 2018.
Rescue launched after three men set sail in a fridge freezer
The Flint Coastguard Rescue Team in North Wales were called out after multiple reports of three men setting sail in a fridge freezer at Connor's Quay, Flintshire.
Sunseeker to star in new BBC documentary
The programme, which airs this Friday, sees the BBC film crew follow the build of Sunseeker International’s new 131 Yacht through to its launch.
Pictures: Rolls-Royce announces crewless smart boats by 2020
"As disruptive as the smartphone": Rolls-Royce Marine says remote and autonomous commercial shipping will become a reality by the end of the decade.
Three jailed after plotting £1M fraud against Princess Yachts
Princess Yachts former facilities manager Glyn Thompson is accused of swindling the luxury boat company out of £1M.
New access boat for the disabled in the North West
The boat, which will enable more people with disabilities to go sailing, can be used by any accredited RYA Sailability club in the North West
New £2.6 million boathouse for Llandudno RNLI
Work has now started on a new Llandudno RNLI Lifeboat Station at Craig-y-Don. At the moment its lifeboat has to be towed through the town to the sea by tractor…
New marina planned for Chatham Waterfront
Medway Council is moving forward with plans to build a marina at Chatham Waterfront, close to Gun Wharf. It is hoped it will regenerate the area.
Pictures: Car designer Henrik Fisker unveils concept for Benetti Yachts
The 50 metre yacht, Benetti Fisker 50 is Henrik Fisker's first yacht design. He is usually used to designing cars, such as the Aston Martin DB9 and the BMW Z8.
Three rescued after being shipwrecked on uninhabited Pacific island
Three men, who were stranded on an uninhabited Pacific island for three days, are now safe, after using palm fronds to spell the word "help" in the sand.
Filey RNLI in dramatic cliff rescue in North Yorkshire
Filey RNLI lifeboat crews have rescued a woman after she fell down cliffs at Chimney Hole. It was their fourth call-out in 36 hours.