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Düsseldorf Boat Show 2019: Bavaria to showcase its complete range of motoryachts
Bavaria Yachts will present models from its R-Line, S-Line, and Virtess Line along with 18 catamarans and sailing yachts at the Düsseldorf Boat Show 2019, 19 - 27 January
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
Five year warranty on Icom Marine VHF radios purchased in January 2019
Icom UK will have some great deals running throughout January 2019 from their network of authorised dealers throughout the UK and Southern Ireland
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
10 New Year’s resolutions for boaters
At the end of each year, most of us have a list of resolutions which get promptly shelved as soon as the new year starts. These 10 New Year's resolutions…
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
A sailor walks into a bar…jokes to keep you laughing
Keep everyone entertained with our updated compilation of the best nautical jokes around..they're guaranteed side splitters!
Top 10 best boat-themed films of the 1980s
In no particular order, we've pulled together some of the best sailing and boat-themed films of the 1980s. Vote, and let us know which one is your favourite!
Pictures: Boats at Christmas
A truly festive feast for the eyes: take a look at our gallery of some of the most beautiful boats decorated for Christmas
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
New shipyard Cetera Yachts to launch new ‘Multispace Yacht’ concept at boot Dusseldorf
New yacht brand Cetera Yachts will debut its new boat concept, the ''Multispace Yacht', at the upcoming Dusseldorf Boat Show, 19 - 27 January 2019
boot Düsseldorf, the world’s biggest boat and water sports fair, celebrates its 50th anniversary
To celebrate its 50th birthday boot Düsseldorf will be bigger and better than ever. The event takes place 19 - 27 January
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…
MyBoat: the powerful, easy-to-use, digital organiser for your vessel
Store your boat’s documentation together, set alerts and reminders and much more*
Golden Globe Race: Susie Goodall rescued by MV Tian Fu after her yacht pitchpoled and dismasted
The cargo ship Tian Fu has rescued Golden Globe Race skipper Susie Goodall. The vessel is now heading to Argentina