Next month, the Marine Management Organisation will launch the next step in the development of marine plans for the NE, NW, SE and SW of England.
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Alex Thomson confirms his 2020 Vendée Globe vision
Two days after finishing second in the Vendée Globe, British skipper Alex Thomson has confirmed that he intends to do the race again in 2020.
Llandudno and Conwy RNLI lifeboats launched to assist damaged yacht
A 10-metre yacht, the Joie de Vivre, was rescued after sustaining steering gear and other damage when it struck an underwater object off Llandudno's Little Orme headland.
Thomson claims second in historic Vendée Globe race
British yachtsman Alex Thomson has taken the runner-up spot in the Vendée Globe to become the solo round-the-world race's second-fastest sailor ever.
A tribute to Steve Sleight: author, broadcaster, sailor and boat builder
Steve Sleight was an author, broadcaster, sailor and boat builder with an infectious enthusiasm and a passion for the very latest “bleeding edge” technologies, writes Rupert Holmes.
Armel Le Cléac’h wins the Vendée Globe 2016-17 in record time
French sailor Armel Le Cléac'h has today won the Vendée Globe, setting a new record for the solo non-stop round the world race in the process.
Small power boat wrecked on Guernsey beach
storm force winds rattled through the islands during January causing damage to sea defences particularly along Guernsey’s North West coastline, writes John Frankland.
One tack holds key to Vendée Globe glory
With 40nm separating Vendée Globe leader Armel Le Cléac'h from Alex Thomson and 350nm left to the finishing line, victory in the solo round-the-world race now comes down to one…
Round the Island Race 2017 entries to open on 27 January
Early bird entries for the 2017 Round the Island Race around the Isle of Wight on Saturday 1 July, will open at 00.00 on Friday 27 January.
Family appeal to find yacht abandoned mid-Atlantic
‘On the 15th day of our crossing our rudder completely disintegrated and we were left with no steering’
Seven crew rescued as cargo ship sinks off Ramsgate
The UK Coastguard co-ordinated an extensive search and rescue effort after a 90m cargo ship sank off the Kent coast, in Force 9 north westerly winds.
Not the end for Enda
Irish skipper Enda O'Coineen has vowed to 'complete' the Vendée Globe by sailing his yacht Team Ireland - Kilcullen Voyager back to Les Sables d'Olonne.
Swansea Bay tidal lagoon backed by government review
Charles Hendry urges ministers to approve plans, which could provide UK with reliable and clean electricity
Sea kidnappings rise despite plummeting global piracy
RYA reminds boating community to remain vigilant and to avoid navigating through waters in which pirates are known to operate
British contender Alex Thomson eyes Vendée Globe final assault
Friday the 13th might be unlucky for some, but not for British skipper Alex Thomson who has pulled back 85 crucial miles on Vendée Globe leader Armel Le Cléac'h in…
Largs Yacht Haven and Poole Quay Boat Haven voted Coastal Marinas of the Year 2017
UK boat owners have voted for Largs Yacht Haven and and Poole Quay Boat Haven as UK Coastal Marinas of the Year 2017 as part of the prestigious Yacht Harbour…
Man rescued from river after boat fire
A man in his 50’s has been taken to hospital believed to be suffering with flash burns and hypothermia, following a boat fire off St Mary’s Island, Chatham Maritime, on…
£3million investment in wave energy projects
"This funding could result in longer lasting wave converters that are better able to harness the power of the sea and more efficiently turn it into renewable energy"
HRH The Princess Royal presents RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2016
Zara Roberts from Scarborough has been awarded the RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2016 for her exceptional performance across all aspects of the examination.
Stricken Vendée Globe skipper Enda O’Coineen planning next move
Ten days since his world quite literally came crashing down around him, Irish skipper Enda O'Coineen says he is still contemplating his next move.