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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
7 Tips for avoiding damage to your yacht
Follow these seven tips to avoid and minimise damage to your boat
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!
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
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*