Top 12 most popular videos of 2017

From yacht explosions and unmanned drone boat tests to speedboats hurtling through the air and daring rescues in gale-force storms, these videos rocked our world in 2017

January

Video: US Navy sea trials new anti-submarine drone vessel

The US Navy filmed its speed test of its prototype for a fleet of unmanned drone ships. The Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel is around 132ft-long and clocked 27 knots.

Video: US Navy sea trials anti-sub drone vessel

February

Video: Behind-the-scenes build video of Sailing Yacht A

Doyle Sailmakers released footage revealing for the first time how the sails of Sailing Yacht A were made.

Built for the the Russian billionaire, Andrey Melnichenko, the sail-assisted superyacht measures almost 143 metres (468-ft) and has a gross tonnage of about 12,600 GT.

Video: Behind-the-scenes Sailing Yacht A build video

March

Video: Synchronised superyachts at Pendennis

Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth, Cornwall, released a fascinating time-lapse video showing some of its superyachts manouvering in and out of its yard.

Video: Synchronised superyachts at Pendennis

April

Video: The world’s latest water toys and inventions

From electric bicycle boats to amphibious caravans, watch some of the wackiest ways people are getting out on the water.

Video: The world’s latest water toys and inventions

May

Video: Boating hacks to make you a better boater

From winterising tips to the ultimate guide to the knots you need to know, these videos were packed to the rafters with helpful advice.

Video: Boating hacks to make you a better boater

June

Video: On board with the America’s Cup teams

The moments the teams push themselves to the limit as they comptete to win the America’s Cup. From collissions and capsizings to incredible cats that fly across the water at well over 40 knots – the on board footage is compulsive viewing.

Video: On Board with the America’s Cup teams

July

Video: 15 firefighters injured in yacht explosion

A motor boat exploded in Minden, Germany, injuring 15 firefighters and one policeman. The yacht exploded in the port of Minden, a German town in the north-east of North Rhine Westphalia.

Video: 15 firefighters injured in yacht explosion

August

Video: Coastguard winchman battered by waves during daring rescue

Dramatic footage shows UK Coastguard winchman clinging to rocks in rough seas as he attempts to save three people in Cornwall.

Video: Coastguard winchman battered by waves during daring rescue

September

Video: How to prep your boat for a hurricane

Hurricanes may be thankfully infrequent in the UK, but these tips will ensure your boat is protected from extreme weather.

Video: How to prep your boat for a hurricane

October

Video: Newquay Coastguard flies through dense fog to complete 600^th mission

The crew of the Newquay Coastguard helicopter have completed their 600th search and rescue mission. The footage shows the helicopter rescue in dense fog.

Video: Newquay Coastguard completes 600th mission