After 32 days, 3400 miles (6000 km) struggling against the cold, hunger, and fatigue, French skipper Guirec Soudée and his pet hen, Monqiue have put the Northwest Passage behind them.
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First edition of ARC Channel Islands rally hailed a success
The inaugural ARC Channel Islands rally has successfully created a channel-crossing community, says its World Cruising Club organisers.
Novice Day Skipper sets sail
Newly-qualified RYA Day Skipper Laura Hodgetts charters a yacht around the Sporades islands and the Gulf of Volos
Seized smuggling 57ft yacht Golem sold for £95,000
Golem went for £95,000 in an unreserved Government auction - far less that the £300,000 it sold for a couple of years ago, while Albernina sold for £14,750
Yacht runs aground then sinks at Greenock, Scotland
A 39ft (12m) yacht that ran aground while leaving James Watt Dock Marina, with three people and a small dog on board, later sank while under tow.
Four taken to hospital following speedboat collision at Oulton Broad
Two adults and two children were taken to hospital after the speedboat they were travelling on collided with a stationary vessel in Oulton Broad, Suffolk.
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Seized yacht and motor cruiser to be auctioned
Seized drug and weapon smuggling boats - the 57ft yacht Golem and the 38ft motor cruiser Albernina - will be auctioned this evening with no reserve.
ARC Channel Islands rallygoers reach Cherbourg
Following a sunrise departure from Haslar Marina, Gosport, ARC Channel Islands rallygoers celebrated reaching Cherbourg, France after a 70nm passage.
Lone yachtsman sparks 14-hour rescue mission
The single-handed sailor had taken on quite a lot of water in bad weather through the night and his yacht's engine had failed - he needed a tow to safety.
Talk by Philip Temple and Bob Comlay at Arthur Beale
The Sea and The Snow – a volcano at the ends of the earth – talk by Philip Temple and Bob Comlay, 6 October, 6.45pm-8.15pm, entry £5, email talks@arthurbeale.co.uk to…
Illustrated talk by Tom Cunliffe at Arthur Beale
An illustrated talk by Tom Cunliffe – “Hand, Reef and Steer – Good Times and Bad in Gaff Rig”, 15 September, 6.45pm-8.15pm, Tom launches the all new second edition of…
Bart’s Bash 2016
Bart’s Bash, 17-18 September, the biggest sailing event in the world with events taking place simultaneously around the globe, in memory of Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson, the Olympic sailor who died…
St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival
Don’t miss your chance to climb on board vintage sailing and motor yachts not usually open to the public! Join us for the 8th annual Classic Boat Festival featuring over…
Storm-struck solo sailor thanks RNLI rescuers for saving his life
Castletownbere lifeboat volunteers spent 12 hours battling storm-force conditions to rescue a single-handed yachtsman 45 miles south of Mizen head in West Cork.
And they’re off! ARC Channel Islands rallygoers set sail
After playing a waiting game with the weather since Friday, it was finally time to set sail as the ARC Channel Islands Rally headed for France this morning.
ARC Channel Islands rallygoers await weather window
Currently the fast-moving weather front is expected move through during Saturday, with a rescheduled start from Gosport likely for Sunday morning.
Dramatic finale for Rio 2016 Olympic sailing competition
Joy for 470 Olympic champions Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark, while Brazil's Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze clinch 49erFX gold by just two seconds
Port Solent Yacht Club Open Day
Port Solent Yacht Club is holding an Open Day at Premier’s Port Solent Marina on Saturday 20th August between 10am and 5pm. It’s an opportunity for all those interested or…
Swanwick Marina’s Used Boat Show
The annual Used Boat Show at Swanwick Marina will be running alongside the Southampton Boat Show, between 16 – 25 September. Now in its 37th year, the event will open…