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600 Tourists rescued by boat as wildfires engulf Calampiso resort in Sicily
Boat owners and fishermen helped evacuate tourists in Calampiso, as wildfires were nearing the seaside resort. Fires have engulfed the Italian regions of Sicily and Campania
15 Firefighters injured in yacht explosion in Germany
An explosion on a yacht in Minden, Germany, has left 15 firefighters and one police officer in need of medical assistance
US Customs and Border Protection find 150 pounds of cocaine aboard fishing vessel
The US Customs and Border Protection found the cocaine worth $1.8 million aboard a fishing boat near Miami River. The boat had arrived in the US from the Bahamas
GAFIRS coxswain Peter Brown awarded medal for 40 years of service
Peter Brown, 65, a helm for Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS) and a volunteer for Lymington Coastguard Rescue Team, was presented with the esteemed 2nd clasp to the…
Seven men drown and one missing after boat capsizes as they film Facebook Live video
Seven men drowned and another is feared dead after their boat tipped over whilst they were filming a Facebook Live video and taking selfies. The accident happened in India
Catamaran destroyed by fire at Bangor had been stolen, police confirm
North Wales Police have confirmed that the catamaran had been stolen. An investigation is underway into the cause of the blaze which destroyed the vessel at Beach Road in Bangor…
5 Beautiful yachts to charter this summer
Sailing, island hopping, swimming in crystalline seas, eating al fresco and being at one with nature: what could be better than chartering a yacht with friends and family this summer…
Penarth RNLI rescues two boys who tried to use discarded construction bags as boats
The boys pushed the discarded bags to sea and boarded them near Penarth Pier, but they soon found themselves in difficulty
How to follow Lendy Cowes Week 2017: All you need to know about the longest running regatta in the world
Cowes Week returns on 29 July - 5 August on the Isle of Wight. Here's your guide to one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events!
Man who was firing a rifle from a boat at Eagle Harbor shot dead by police
The unnamed man was naked on a boat and was shooting at police. He was killed by officers after an hour long standoff at Eagle Harbor, Washington
GAFIRS assist two struggling sailors in The Solent
Two sailors were pulled to safety by GAFIRS rescuers after their dinghy capsized in The Solent
Video: 60 years of the London Boat Show
As the countdown to the London Boat Show 2018 begins, YBW looks back at some of the boat shows of yesteryear which were held in the capital.
Did you know…? 15 Interesting facts about Cowes Week
From the year it started to the amount of glasses of bubbly consumed, find out some weird and wonderful facts about the biggest regatta in the world, Cowes Week
Cowes Week: Where to stay, eat and drink
Cowes and its nearby towns boast excellent restaurants, hotels and bars. Read our guide and reviews to find the best places to stay, eat and enjoy a drink whilst soaking…
10 Best things to do during Cowes Week 2017
If you are attending Cowes Week this August, make sure you take time to experience some of the best attractions on and around the Isle of Wight. From stately homes,…
Watch: Larne RNLI assist yacht in difficulty with the help of a pod of dolphins
Larne RNLI assisted two men whose yacht had run into difficulty on the passage between Bangor and Campbeltown...with a little helping hand from a pod of dolphins
Pictures: the new Beneteau Swift Trawler 35
Beneteau will launch their new long distance cruiser, the Swift Trawler 35, in September. Browse the gallery for a sneak peak of the boat
Two sailors beheaded in the southern Philippines
The remains of the two sailors, who were kidnapped from the Vietnam-registered bulk carrier, MV Royal 16, were found on Basilan island, southern Philippines
The Queen and Prince Philip travel by boat to open the Queen Elizabeth II Canal near Falkirk
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh took a boat to unveil the Queen Elizabeth II Canal plaque near Falkirk
Maritime piracy and armed robbery at sea continues to fall
Latest figures from the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reveal maritime piracy and armed robbery against crews on board ship have fallen compared to the same period last year