Ollie and Harry Ferguson launched their Playmobil pirate ship from Peterhead in Scotland earlier this year. It has now reached the shores of Denmark, Sweden and Norway
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Man handed a suspended prison sentence after boating accident at Oulton Broad
Nicholas Barrett was described as having a "callous disregard for his actions" after his RIB hit a moored boat causing serious injuries to his partner and daughter
Did you know? 20 Interesting facts about the Southampton Boat Show
From the biggest boat on show to the World Record for the 'largest human image of a boat’, find out some weird and wonderful facts about the Southampton Boat Show,…
Cowes Floating Bridge is removed from service
From today (4 September), the beleaguered floating bridge at Cowes will be removed from service. It follows countless problems with the new ferry
Rescue operation in Aegean Sea turns into drug bust and arrests
The Hellenic Coast Guard has announced the arrests of three Turkish sailors after cannabis was found on board their wooden yacht following a rescue operation in the Aegean Sea
It’s official! The WSSR ratifies Lisa Blair’s Antarctica record
The World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSR) has announced that Lisa Blair is the first woman to sail solo around Antarctica below 45 degrees
Video: Canadair water bomber crashes into tourist boat during take off
The Canadair sea plane was on its way to extinguish forest fires in France when it crashed into a barge with passengers on board
Grooming kit from Donald Trump’s yacht Trump Princess turns up at the Antiques Roadshow
The toiletries set, valued at more than £200, was bought at a charity shop for £5. It would have been a gift given to guests staying on Donald Trump's yacht
Crowdfunding campaign for British family rescued in the Pacific Ocean after their catamaran ran aground
A crowdfunding campaign is raising money for the British family of four whose catamaran ran aground whilst sailing through Beveridge Reef in the Pacific Ocean
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We have a vacancy for a writer working across all our marine titles specialising principally in gear reviews and tests and overseeing features on practical boatbuilding project
Princess Yachts and Bentley unveil Continental GT Convertible Galene Edition by Mulliner at Cannes Yachting Festival
The new limited edition car is the latest collaboration between iconic British brands Princess Yachts and Bentley. The car will be unveiled at Cannes, 12-17 September
British Marine’s report ‘The Marina and Moorings Market in the UK’ reveals market growth
The report by British Marine reveals a growth of 0.3% and a solid business confidence in the marinas and moorings sector
Pearls of wisdom: 20 most inspiring sailing quotes ever
We all need some inspiration from time to time. These quotes by sailing legends and enthusiasts have inspired us all at YBW since we launched 20 years ago
Man assisted by passing yacht and GAFIRS after jet ski sinks off Lee-on-the-Solent
The 48-year-old man was pulled on board a passing yacht before GAFIRS towed the sinking jet ski
Clipper Round the World Race: Greenings skipper David Hartshorn ‘in good spirits’ after successful operation
Greenings skipper David Hartshorn's suffered a serious injury when his thumb was caught in one of the lines. He received immediate medical assistance
St Davids RNLI rescue woman after she falls 30ft onto rocks at Carred Y Barcud
St Davids RNLI and the UK Coastguard were deployed to assist a woman who had fallen onto rocks near Caerfai beach in Wales
Plans unveiled to build the world’s biggest sailing cargo ship
Lloyd's Register has announced it is joining the project to build the world's biggest sailing cargo ship - Quadriga
10 dead as boat sinks in the Xingu River, Brazil
Officials have confirmed that 10 people are dead and dozens more are missing after a boat sank in the Xingu River in northern Brazil
Forties, Dogger, Fisher: 150 years of the Shipping Forecast
For the last 150 years, mariners have been receiving the Shipping Forecast, helping them to decide whether to put to sea or stay on dry land. Read all about it…
British powerboat pilot waits for confirmation of new Key West to Cuba world record
Watch as Staffordshire-born Nigel Hook and Jay Johnson hit a top speed of 127mph while seeking the Key West to Havana powerboat world record