Although the number of boat fires is relatively rare in the UK, the fire brigade says they quite often have devastating consequences. Find out the dos and don'ts to stay…
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Watch: America’s Cup – thrills and spills as the teams push themselves to the limits
The 'Auld Mug' is not just one of the oldest international trophies, it's also one of the most exciting. Experience what it's like to be aboard the ORACLE TEAM USA's…
Pictures: the ultimate luxury submarine – Neyk
Offering speed, comfort and maximum customisation, could the Neyk Submarine be the most luxurious way to explore under the ocean? View the pictures and judge for yourself
British cruise ship operator fined £350M for destroying a protected coral reef in Indonesia
The Indonesian Government has fined the London-based operator Noble Caledonia more than £350 million to cover the damage MS Caledonian Sky caused to the coral reef in Raja Ampat
Video: 10 rescued aboard two grounded cruisers in Lough Ree
Boaters using Lough Ree are being advised to check weather conditions before venturing out onto the Irish lake after two call outs for RNLI crews
America’s Cup: meet the six skippers
Carrying the hopes and expectations of a team...and a nation. Find out more about the six skippers who are striving to bring home the 35th America's Cup from Bermuda
Gipsy Moth IV circles Britain to celebrate 50-year anniversary of historic circumnavigation
Special events are being held in Plymouth today (28 May) to mark 50 years since Sir Francis Chichester completed his historic single-handed journey around the world in Gipsy Moth IV
Jet skiers rescued after “dangerously drifting” in the Solent
Two jet skiers, whose craft both suffered engine failure on the Solent, have been rescued by the Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS)
OLAS – the man overboard location alert app which aims to save valuable time
OLAS converts your smart phone or tablet to become part of your life saving inventory, sounding the alarm when the worst happens at sea
America’s Cup opening day postponed: Sir Ben Ainslie faces 24 hour delay
The battle for the 35th America's Cup will start a day later than planned due to strong winds. Meanwhile, the helmsman from the six America's Cup teams rate their chances.…
Video: Float if you find yourself in trouble in UK waters says RNLI
Last year, 162 people died after getting into difficulties around the UK coast. The RNLI is urging everyone to remember to float if they find themselves in trouble in cold
Navigational error blamed for Royal Iris ferry grounding
The Mersey ferry, Royal Iris, hit the submerged remains of a mooring dolphin near to the entrance of the Manchester Ship Canal at Eastham in July last year resulting in…
Vendée Globe star Alex Thomson to open Gosport Marine Festival
One of Britain's most successful ocean racers, Alex Thomson, will be officially opening the Gosport Marine Festival on Saturday (27 May)
Three British sailors rescued after their yacht collides with a whale
Three British sailors were forced to abandon their yacht after it hit a whale around 350 miles north east of the Azores and began sinking
Replica of 900-year-old boat takes centre stage at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Duchess of Cambridge toured Gary Breeze's gold medal winning The IBTC Lowestoft: Broadland Boatbuilder’s Garden on the first day of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Crick Boat Show gets underway this weekend
Britain's biggest inlands waterways festival - the Crick Boat Show - starts on Saturday (28 May) and is promising something for all the family
America’s Cup: countdown to the battle for the ‘Auld Mug’
Six teams, fierce competition and millions of pounds spent all in the pursuit of the greatest trophy in sailing - the 'Auld Mug'. Take our quiz and find out how…
Top 10 boat names for 2017 released
According to sailing legend, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, naming a boat "is very personal" and reflects the owner's aims and personality. Find out if your boat name makes the BoatUS top…
America’s Cup: Emirates Team NZ back on the water following crash with Land Rover BAR
With days to go, Emirates Team New Zealand is now back on the water after a collision with Land Rover BAR during practice racing last week resulted in four days…
From Rolex to Cartier: the top 10 most beautiful watches to be seen wearing when sailing
Rolex, Cartier, Raymond Weil.... a good watch should not just look beautiful, it should work like...clockwork and last a lifetime, especially when out sailing. We've chosen our top 10 most…