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Sheerness RNLI inshore lifeboat rescues two men after their dinghy runs into difficulties in River Medway
The two men were returning from a yacht to Hoo Marina in Kent when the outboard engine of their dinghy failed
Dad designs an Optimist dinghy clip-on bow, the O-Pro, that allows two children to sail together
A father from New Zealand has come up with the idea of a clip-on bow which can be used by two small children sailing together
The need for speed: Weymouth Speed Week
One of the oldest and longest-running speed sail events, Weymouth Speed Week, will start this weekend. Find out how to watch all of the action
The Big One is calling all sailors aged 16-21
Young sailors are being encouraged to take part in The Big One - a new regional dinghy championship in the north east of England
Hypothermic 93-year-old dinghy sailor rescued after capsize
The 93-year-old sailor was in his dinghy when it was capsized by waves over the Winner Bank, throwing him into the water
British Marine report shows boating industry production and revenue growth
A new report by British Marine shows growth in the boating industry for 2016 led by small and medium boatbuilders
Man who couldn’t swim and wasn’t wearing a life jacket rescued from dinghy at Rye
A man, who was a non-swimmer and wasn't wearing a lifejacket, was one of two people rescued after their dinghy smashed into the harbour wall
Warning after multi-agency search for two dinghy sailors in Scotland
Dinghy sailors are being warned to make sure someone on shore knows of their plans when they make an open water crossing after a multi-agency search in Scotland
GAFIRS assist two struggling sailors in The Solent
Two sailors were pulled to safety by GAFIRS rescuers after their dinghy capsized in The Solent
Race to Scotland over for Ken Fowler as bad weather leaves him 40 miles short
Bad weather meant Ken Fowler and his 14-foot RS Aero had to be driven into John o'Groats to finish the Race to Scotland. However, Fowler said raising thousands of pounds for charity was always the dream
5 things in your pocket
Find out what Ellen MacArthur, Helena Lucas and Dee Caffari always have on them! YBW asked professional and amateur sailors what they kept in their sailing jacket pocket when they are out on the water.
Video: Dinghy sailors rescue three after speedboat sinks
The quick thinking sailors plucked three people from the water after they spotted the sinking speedboat off Gilkicker, Stokes Bay in Gosport. Watch as they are assisted by the Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS)
Icom support charity ‘Race to Scotland’ sailing record attempt
Icom UK are supporting Ken Fowler who aims to sail from Lands End to John O Groats in a dinghy to raise £50,000 for two amazing charities, Cancer Research and Oakhaven Hospice. Icom has supplied an IC-M25EURO radio with HM-213 speaker microphone to help keep him safe and in contact…
Man saved from drifting out to sea in his dinghy
The man, who was wearing no life jacket or buoyancy aid, was drifting out to sea in his dinghy in strong westerly winds near South Shields
GAFIRS rescues broken down safety boat and dinghies outside Portsmouth Harbour
A RIB, which was acting as safety cover for dinghy students outside Portsmouth Harbour, had to be rescued by the Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS) after it broke down
Man dies after dinghy capsizes off Sanday in Orkney
One man has died and another is in hospital after their dinghy capsized off the island of Sanday in Orkney on 4 September.
Photos: 60 mph winds capsize sailboat, prompt RNLI rescue
RNLI rescue crews launched two vessels to come to the aid of a sinking sailboat near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Trapped sailor rescued by RNLI volunteers
The man had been caught between his yacht and his rowing boat for 20 minutes.