Thousands of spectator boats are expected to take to waters off the South Coast this summer to cheer on Sir Ben Ainslie at the America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) Portsmouth.…
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Ramsgate week 2016
Ramsgate Week 2016 held in Ramsgate, Kent is hosted by Royal Temple Yacht Club, between the 24th – 29th July. This year Ramsgate Week and Ramsgate Festival will overlap for…
Countdown to Rio: Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic contenders
With less than one month to go until the 2016 Rio Games, we look at the British Olympic and Paralympic sailors who will be going for gold...
Two people rescued from sinking yacht off Dorset coast
Two people were rescued and a sinking yacht saved off the Jurassic Coast of Dorset this morning.
Round the Island Race 2016 in pictures
Organisers of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race said this year will go down in history as 'a windy edition of the event'.
Commodore’s yacht sinks in Round the Island Race
A yacht owned by the commodore of the Island Sailing Club sank after it hit a shipwreck in Saturday's Round the Island race.
Royal Navy warship assists squall-battered yacht
HMS Echo and RNLI lifeboat volunteers assisted a 28ft yacht that was battered by 40 knot squalls whilst attempting to cross Lyme Bay, eight miles off the Devon coast
1,533 entries for this Saturday’s Round the Island Race
Thousands of sailors in yachts of all different shapes and sizes will be taking part in the annual Round the Island race around the Isle of Wight.
‘Sick of life’ boat thief caught en route to France
An Irishman who was 'sick of life' took a 17ft yacht from Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire and attempted to sail to France.
‘Don’t Panic’ yacht rescue sparks safety warning
A small yacht without lights, VHF radio, GPS or flares was located by radar and mobile phone light after suffering engine failure at night.
Sniffy the dog yacht rescue
Sniffy the dog and his owner were rescued by the RNLI after their yacht's steering failed off the North East coast of Scotland.
Bon Voyage! Dave Selby sets a date for his 300-mile Sailfish challenge
PBO columnist Dave Selby has set a date for his charity challenge that aims to encourage more people to get afloat and raise funds for a worthy cause.
Are you wise to carbon monoxide poisoning?
The Boat Safety Scheme is asking boaters: 'Are you wise to carbon monoxide poisoning?' following an inquest hearing into two deaths on a private boat on the Norfolk Broads.
Lifeboat crew assist grounded yacht in Plockton
A yacht ran aground in Plockton bay, Wester Ross, in the Scottish Highlands after breaking free from its mooring - with two people on board.
Clipper Race crew airlifted to hospital with chest pains
A Clipper Round the World Yacht Race crew member has been airlifted off the IchorCoal yacht in the North Atlantic Ocean in a challenging helicopter rescue.
Nicholson 31 Association welcomes new Honorary Secretary
The new Honorary Secretary of the Nicholson 31 Association Michael Wright will take up the post next month.
Free sailing and windsurfing opportunities this summer
Following the recent success of Push the Boat Out, the RYA is offering a whole summer of sailing with even more opportunities for everyone to get afloat.
Birdham Pool Marina Classic Boat Festival/Open Weekend
Birdham Pool Marina Classic Boat Festival/Open Weekend Chichester Harbour on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July 2016. For further information call 01243 512310
Milford Fish Festival
The family focused, fish-themed event is the opening weekend of Pembrokeshire Fish Week and takes place over 2 days on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June at Milford Fish Docks.…
Australian Paralympic Sailing Team members robbed in Rio
Two members of the Australian Paralympic Sailing Team have been robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.