Big changes for Britain's favourite on-the water boat show this September include a 100ft Ferris wheel
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
Dismasted 100-year-old boat rescued
The historic vessel's wooden mast broke, sending the rigging and sails overboard
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Work starts on £2.5m national Coastguard training centre
The new training centre at Daedalus Airfield in Lee on Solent is scheduled for completion in 2015
Fun boating cartoons from Claudia Myatt
Cartoonist Claudia Myatt has been bringing PBO’s Dave Selby columns to life through comedy boating scenes for more than eight years. A selection of 12 designs are also now available…
BMF announces £6.2billion impact of marine industry
According to the BMF's latest reports, the sector is healthier than a year ago with high future expectations
Dave Selby’s ‘Mad about the Boat’ podcast
'So there I was, unreefed in a hurricane off Bradwell, when I had to decide whether or not to amputate...'
The first private yacht marina in Sochi launches
Basic Element officially opened Imeretinskiy marina near Sochi's Olympic Park this morning
Big fees hit boat owners in Croatia
Boatowners now fleeing from Croatia after charges for EU registration
Thousands turn out for Clipper Race homecoming
670 crew members from 42 different countries took part in the 11-month race around the world
EC to take UK to court over red diesel
Culmination of infringement proceedings over the UK’s use of marked ‘red’ fuel
Facebook post saves capsized dinghy sailor
But the Coastguard advise sailors to carry the necessary communications and safety equipment rather than rely on social media...
‘Missing’ Yorkshire yachtsman found alive and well
His yacht was located in the North Sea following an extensive search co-ordinated by Humber Coastguard
Andrew Simpson’s sons prepare for Bart’s Bash
Is this the best high-five selfie yet to be seen?
Coastguard appeal for missing yacht Equinox
The solo sailor of the 17ft yacht Equinox hasn't been heard from for a week
Disabled teen challenger gets powerboat champion backing
Shelley Jory-Leigh will lead the safety boat team for Miss Isle sailor Natasha Lambert's Sea and Summit challenge
Clipper Race crew knocked down by a tornado
Thousands are expected to flock to London's St Katharine Docks this Saturday to welcome the Clipper fleet home
Challenge Navitus urges businesses to have a say on Navitus Bay
A record number of around 2,700 people and organisations registered to have a say on the Navitus Bay wind farm application
Cowes Breakwater construction phase 3 begins
The £7million, 350-metre-long breakwater is intended to transform Cowes into a 'true sheltered harbour'.
New wave and tidal projects announced
'Further tidal current installation in Strangford Lough will increase hazard to navigation', says RYA