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Multiple sclerosis sufferer organises Oceans of Hope Challenge sailing weekend for people affected by the condition
The Oceans of Hope Challenge aims to give those living with multiple sclerosis the chance to sail and enjoy other water sports
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
Sea pilot crushed to death between two boats was over the alcohol limit
An investigation into the death of the Port of London Authority sea pilot reveals his blood contained 122mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood on the day the accident
Cargo ship runs aground off the Margate coast
The Islay Trader, which was carrying a cargo of broken glass, ran aground near Margate Harbour in Kent before being re-floated
“Unprepared” teenage dinghy sailor grounded at Queenborough
The RNLI said the teenager had no suitable clothing or safety equipment on board when he grounded the dinghy on mud flats in Queenborough Harbour
Pictures: Dutch East India Company ship Rooswijk finally gives up her secrets
The Rooswijk sank on the treacherous Goodwin Sands, off Kent in January 1740 carrying a large cargo of silver ingot and coins. Find out what archaeologists have discovered so far
Yacht runs aground by the Grain Tower on the River Medway
A man has been rescued from a yacht after it ran aground by the Grain Tower at the mouth of the River Medway
Rescue after RHIB is swamped by a wave in the Medway Estuary
Two men were rescued after the wave knocked out the electrics and engine of their newly acquired RHIB on the Medway Estuary
Sheerness RNLI responds to light buoy on fire in Thames Estuary
RNLI volunteers initially thought they were responding to a boat on fire, until they realised that one of the Thames Estuary light buoys was well alight
Crew rescued from life rafts after abandoning sinking cargo ship off Ramsgate
Rescue helicopters, the Ramsgate lifeboat, a Dutch search and rescue helicopter and several merchant vessels helped in the operation off the Kent coast
Massive search in Kent for missing woman could have ended sooner
Kent Police say a massive multi-agency search for a missing woman in Folkstone could have finished earlier if she had told the emergency services she was safe and well
Skipper abandons fishing boat after it runs aground off Margate
A fishing boat skipper had to be rescued in gale force weather after the vessel started taking on water and ran aground off Margate in Kent.
Video: 9-year-old on inflatable dolphin rescued
The boy was out of his depth and drifting away from the shore on his inflatable dolphin. Watch as the 9-year-old is rescued by RNLI lifeguards.
New marina planned for Chatham Waterfront
Medway Council is moving forward with plans to build a marina at Chatham Waterfront, close to Gun Wharf. It is hoped it will regenerate the area.
Keith Purser: a vision of an English coastal world
The Dungeness-based painter will showcase some of his most beautiful artwork at Jonathan Clark Fine Art gallery in London's Chelsea from February 4-26. Take a look at some of Purser's paintings images here.
Bronze Age boat remains found in Faversham boatyard
A "rare as hen's teeth" boat has been discovered in Hollow Shore, Faversham, Kent.