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Practical Boat Owner
Important change to Day Skipper Certificate
From next year, the distinction between Tidal and Non-Tidal RYA Day Skipper Practical courses will end.
Historic trophy attracts top sailors to Poole regatta
A yachting trophy which pre-dates the America's Cup and disappeared from public view for more than 150 years returned to a Dorset regatta.
‘One Wild Ride’ around Ireland in a dinghy
Gary ‘Ted’ Sargent from Dublin is on a quest to single-handedly sail a 13-foot dinghy around the entire coastline of Ireland for charity.
How to sail to Australia from the UK in a small boat
Kate and Jonny Harrison dreamed of a round-the-world backpacking tour to Australia – but then their plans took a nautical turn
Raymarine Quantum pulse compression radar: tested
Exclusive: We take to the Solent to compare the performance of the new Raymarine Quantum pulse-compression radar with a same-size conventional radar and a 4ft open array HD radar
Sailing weather apps and websites
We delve into a plethora of sailing weather apps and websites in an attempt to discover which ones offer the most comprehensive detail and the best value
Single-handed sailor rescued off Whitehills
Macduff lifeboat crew were paged at 2.35am to assist a single-handed sailor whose sail had got caught around his yacht's rudder.
Nine people rescued after yacht catches fire
Nine people have been rescued off the coast of Shetland after their yacht caught fire.
Mediterranean death toll soars in first 5 months of 2016
'Thus far 2016 is proving to be particularly deadly. Some 2,510 lives have been lost so far, compared to 1,855 in the same period in 2015 and 57 in the…
Man found guilty of shipwreck salvage offences
A man has been found guilty of marine licensing offences after unlawfully taking tin ingots worth more than £50,000 from a shipwreck off the coast of Cornwall.
PBO Skipper’s Handbook
Your quick reference guide to safety and seamanship, still available in digital format
Veterans bid to sail around the UK coast starts today!
A team of 38 veterans are setting sail on a 2,000-mile tall ship voyage around the British Isles for the Turn to Starboard challenge.
Dave Selby’s charity challenge gains fresh momentum
The Sailfish community has mobilised to help Marlin’s Mission get afloat safely, as Dave Selby prepares to head off on his charity voyage to the Southampton Boat Show.
New powers to strengthen coastal security
New maritime enforcement powers will allow Border Force officers to stop vessels and arrest anyone they suspect has broken immigration law.
Win tickets to watch Sailing World Cup medal races in Dorset
Five sets of family tickets (2 adults and up to three children) are up for grabs for the medal race day at the Sailing World Cup, Weymouth & Portland on…
Three rescued from sinking catamaran after wind turbine collision
One of the three crew suffered a head injury when the catamaran fishing vessel collided with an offshore wind farm turbine.
Cooking on board – two tasty recipes
Chef David Wells shares two recipes to show how tasty, inventive dishes can be prepared on just one or two gas burners in limited galley space - as demonstrated at…
Reminder for boaters using red diesel abroad
Belgium still a risk for UK boaters using red diesel, warns the Royal Yachting Association
Testing UK response to oil spill in Isles of Scilly
The UK is testing elements of its response to an oil spill incident today and tomorrow by running an equipment exercise on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly.
Murder suspect and 17 ‘illegal immigrants’ arrested at Chichester Marina
A murder suspect and 17 suspected Albanian migrants were arrested after a catamaran was detained at Chichester Marina.