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YJA 2018 Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards won by female sailors
Tracy Edwards and Nikki Henderson have both been named Yachtsman of the Year 2018, whilst 15-year-old Emily Mueller has received the Young Sailor of the Year award
Top 10 must-see sailing documentaries
From Deep Water to Maidentrip, these must-see sailing documentaries will keep you glued to the screen. Watch the trailers here
Golden Globe Race: Susie Goodall rescued by MV Tian Fu after her yacht pitchpoled and dismasted
The cargo ship Tian Fu has rescued Golden Globe Race skipper Susie Goodall. The vessel is now heading to Argentina
MAIB: ‘Insufficent planning’ resulted in Clipper yacht Greenings grounding
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) says lessons learnt from previous incidents could have prevented CV24 running aground in South Africa
Golden Globe Race 2018: Skippers set sail from the Suhaili 50 Falmouth Parade of Sail en route to Les Sables d’Olonne
After taking part in the Suhaili 50 Falmouth Parade of Sail the 2018 Golden Globe race skippers have set sail en route to Les Sables d'Olonne where the race will start on 1 July
Suhaili Falmouth 50 Parade of Sail: Sir Robin Knox-Johnson and Golden Globe Race skippers get ready to set sail
Sir Robin Knox-Johnson and the Golden Globe Race skippers mark 50 years since the Clipper Race founder left the town in his 32 foot ketch to compete in the original race
What’s the boat of your dreams?
America's Cup World Series' sailors tell YBW what their dream boat is. What is yours? Maybe you would like to helm a Whitbread winner like Steinlager 2, or be at the controls of a classic Riva. Let us know your suggestions below.
Watch: Donald Crowhurst biopic The Mercy trailer
New stills from the much awaited film, The Mercy, which stars Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz as Donald and Clare Crowhurst, have been unveiled. The movie opens nationwide on 9 February
Clipper Round The World Yacht Race: Greenings out of the race after running aground near Cape Town
Clipper Round The World Race has announced that yacht Greenings will withdraw from the race after it ran aground halfway between Cape Town and Cape Point on Tuesday (31 October)
Golden Globe Race 2018: Event to start in France and not in the UK as previously announced
The Golden Globe Race 2018 will now start from Les Sables d’Olonne in the Vendée, after event organisers failed to secure financial backing in the UK
Did you know? 20 Interesting facts about the Southampton Boat Show
From the biggest boat on show to the World Record for the 'largest human image of a boat’, find out some weird and wonderful facts about the Southampton Boat Show, which takes place 15-24 September
Pearls of wisdom: 20 most inspiring sailing quotes ever
We all need some inspiration from time to time. These quotes by sailing legends and enthusiasts have inspired us all at YBW since we launched 20 years ago
Watch: And they’re off! Clipper Round the World Yacht Race leaves from Liverpool
The biggest ever edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race got underway yesterday (20 August) on the River Mersey, Liverpool
Joshua one-design yacht unveiled for Golden Globe Race 2022
The legacy of French legendary yachtsman, Bernard Moitessier, will be celebrated with a second class of 40ft Joshua steel-built one-design yachts for the Golden Globe Race 2022 fleet
Mike Golding named as president of the Little Ship Club
Offshore sailor Mike Golding follows in the footsteps of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston at the Little Ship Club in London
Nominate your boat name for a chance to win!
Boat insurance company MS Amlin is asking people to submit their stories and photographs about boat names for a chance to win tickets to the Southampton Boat Show
Clipper Race amateur sailor Gavin Reid wins Yachtsman of the Year Award
Gavin Reid, who's profoundly deaf, was honoured with the prestigious Yachtsman of the Year Award for his seamanship and act of courage for rescuing a man during the Clipper Race 2015-16
Top 10 yacht pioneers
YBW's list of the top 10 yacht pioneers in the last 100 years. Who do you think should be on the list? We would love to hear your suggestions.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston banned for drink driving
Pioneering sailor, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has been banned from driving after he was caught drink-driving in his home town of Portsmouth.
Interim MAIB report: Clipper sailor, Andrew Ashman died as a result of an accidental gybe
Paramedic Andrew Ashman was the first fatality in the history of the Clipper Round the World Race. An interim MAIB report has revealed he suffered fatal neck injuries.