Isle of Wight
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
Red Funnel ferry collision: Sunken yacht recovered
The yacht was hit by the Red Funnel Red Falcon ferry on Sunday 21 October and is now in a boatyard awaiting inspection by the MAIB as part of their investigation into the collision
The toughest race in the ThunderCat Powerboat Racing calendar…the Solent Longhaul
Round five of the RYA P750 ThunderCat Racing British Championship is due to take place on Saturday 23rd June 2018 from Universal Marina, Hamble
GAFIRS tow 39ft yacht to safety after it suffers engine failure near Osborne Bay
GAFIRS lifeboat crew assisted a yacht that had suffered engine failure and snagged its anchor in the Solent
Consultation underway on plans to transform Cowes waterfront
The plans for Cowes waterfront could see 535 homes, shops, restaurants and a piazza built on the Medina Yard site
Former BT Global Challenge yacht rescued by Yarmouth RNLI
A complete loss of power left a former BT Global Challenge yacht unable to continue its voyage without assistance from the RNLI
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
Man with head injuries evacuated by GAFIRS during pleasure cruise
The 67-year-old man fell down a flight of stairs on board the vessel, hitting his head
Pictures of the week: Stunning images from the maritime world
Riva displays their famous Aquamare at the 74 Venice Film Festival and travel company Globe Hunter have released aerial shots of the some of the most enchanting places in the world. See this week's most beautiful pictures
35-foot motor yacht sinks after catching fire in Ryde Harbour
A luxury motor yacht has been destroyed after a fire on board earlier today. One man was treated for smoke inhalation
Cowes Week Results: Whooper named overall winner
Giovanni Belgrano’s 38ft Laurent Giles - Whooper - is the overall winner of Lendy Cowes Week
Rolex Fastnet Race 2017: How to follow all the action
Don't miss any of the action from the 2017 Rolex Fastnet Race with our essential spectator guide, plus follow progress from the race and all the news from the finishers in Plymouth with Yachting World's exclusive coverage
Inspirational! Natasha Lambert enters the record books
Adventurer Natasha Lambert BEM has successfully become the youngest disabled woman to skipper a yacht from Scotland to Ireland
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!
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 up the excitement of this year's race.
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, vineyards and museums to spas and restaurants here's our guide to the best of the rest!
GAFIRS called out several times in four days as temperatures in the UK soar
GAFIRS were called out seven times between Friday and today, Monday 19 June, to assist yachts aground, an unmanned tender and a person who felt unwell in the heat
“Teething issues” with the new Cowes floating bridge results in shut down
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has suspended the new Cowes floating bridge service on the Isle of Wight due to "training issues"
Live electric cable found wrapped around speedboat propeller
Cowes RNLI went to the aid of the speedboat crew after a live electric cable had fouled the vessel's propeller at Wootton Creek on the Isle of Wight