One hundred yachts and motorboats have signed up to take part in a tribute flotilla in memory of Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116 crew.
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
Family of four and dog rescued as yacht sinks
A family of four and their Labrador dog were rescued by Lyme Regis lifeboat crew, after their yacht was swamped by waves and sank at Charlton Bay.
RYA reminds boaters to remain vigilant
Times are changing and although the sea border creates a natural barrier, the migrant crisis in Europe is starting to expose its weaknesses, warns the RYA.
Bembridge RNLI escort Sir Ben Ainslie and Jono Macbeth on Isle of Wight visit
Bembridge RNLI volunteer crew welcomed Olympian and RNLI ambassador Sir Ben Ainslie, along with Land Rover BAR sailing team manager, Jono Macbeth, on board their lifeboat, as they transported themto…
The Marine & Property Group Ltd acquires Port Dinorwic Marina
The Marine & Property Group Ltd has announced the acquisition of the 180-berth Port Dinorwic Marina in north-west Wales.
Porto Montenegro named first marina in the world to receive Platinum status
Porto Montenegro has become the first marina to be awarded the new 5 Gold Anchor Platinum accreditation.
Solo sailor Lisa Blair to complete Antarctic circumnavigation
Australian sailor and adventurer Lisa Blair is set to arrive back in Albany, Western Australia tomorrow after successfully circumnavigating the Antarctic.
Environment Secretary pledges action on ocean plastics
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has pledged action to reduce plastic waste choking our oceans as he set out his ambition for the UK to lead the world in environmental protection.
Sinking yacht rescued 60 miles off the Cork coast
Ballycotton RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat following the report of an EPIRB activation, approximately 60 miles off the Cork coast.
Witness appeal after laser pen is pointed at Coastguard helicopter
Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses following an incident involving a Coastguard search & rescue helicopter at around 10.40pm on Wednesday 12 July 2017.
Gas explosion blows roof off boat in Northern Ireland
A man was injured this morning after a gas explosion blew the roof off a boat near Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh.
Rights granted to deploy a 2MW array of tidal turbines at Bardsey Sound
Nova Innovation has teamed up with YnNi Llŷn to develop a tidal energy project at Bardsey Sound off the Llyn Peninsula in north Wales.
RYA Push The Boat Out extended to the whole of May for 2018
Push the Boat Out 2018 is being extended to take place during the whole month of May, and RYA's 2017 Summer of Sailing hots up...
Jury discharged after failing to reach verdicts on Cheeki Rafiki death charges
A jury trying a company boss over the deaths of four people on board the Cheeki Rafiki yacht was discharged after failing to reach verdicts on manslaughter charges
Bart’s Bash 2017…sign up begins for the world’s biggest sailing event
The fourth edition of Bart's Bash will take place over the weekend of 16-17 September, in memory of Olympian and America's Cup sailor Andrew 'Bart' Simpson.
CA advises sailors to give Belgium a miss after red diesel fines
Cruising Association technical experts advise sailors to avoid visiting Belgium, after a skipper was fined £500 for having red diesel traces in his tank
A new future for YOTREPS
For more than 20 years, YOTREPS has provided a free and open position and weather reporting service to anyone, anywhere in the world.
French lock restrictions
Yachtsman Peter Howell, who sails Sundowner, has contacted PBO to warn fellow readers of lock restrictions at the River Vilaine at Arzal, Southern Brittany
Mumbles lifeboat volunteers aid two yachts aground
"The very high tide also leads to a very low tide at low water. Both skippers did the right thing and called for help sooner rather than later..."
Restored project boat sinks within minutes of first launch
A pensioner whose yacht sank within minutes of being placed in the water following a five-year restoration says it has been ‘a wonderful adventure’