A yacht that made the headlines when her two-man American crew were assisted by the emergency services nine times in seven months, has found a new home.
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National Legend Yachts Weekend
HASLAR MARINA, GOSPORT 10:00 – 16:00 You are welcome to come and join us for a weekend celebrating over 40 years of manufacturing one of the worlds most popular cruising…
Anstruther Harbour Festival 2016
The Anstruther Harbour Festival 4 – 5 June 2016, will include the Anstruther Muster of visiting boats from the east coast of Scotland and beyond, a Classic Boat Rally the…
Round the Baltic in a Mini Transat
Retired soldier Richard Keeling is gearing up to sail a 21ft Mini Transat around the Baltic Sea to raise money for two charities.
Suspected migrants rescued in dinghy off Dover coast
The two Iranian men on board were assisted by a Dover RNLI lifeboat crew and then handed to immigration officials by Kent Police for questioning.
Warning after men ‘set sail’ in a fridge freezer
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency have issued a warning after three men attempted to use a fridge freezer as a makeshift boat.
Behind the scenes at Sunseeker International
Sunseeker to feature in BBC Two’s ‘Britain’s Biggest Superyachts: Chasing Perfection’ this Friday 15th April
Eastern Mediterranean cruising update – regarding the migrant crisis
The Cruising Association has issued an Eastern Mediterranean overview, and urges sailors not to be deterred from these waters by the ongoing migrant crisis.
World ARC 2015-16 finale in Saint Lucia
As the World ARC 2015-16 fleet arrived back in Saint Lucia, they joined the special band of circumnavigators who have sailed the world on their own boats...
Clipper yacht retires after storm knockdown
Skipper Wendy Tuck and some crew sustained minor injuries when the Clipper Race yacht Da Nang Vietmam was damaged by a large wave.
How to watch the ACWS Portsmouth from the water
Today marks 100 days until the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth 2016.
Emergency liferaft did not inflate when fishermen abandoned boat
A fisherman who survived the sinking of a fishing boat has told how the crew’s liferaft did not inflate when their boat began taking on water, off the Western Isles,…
Solo sailor swam ashore after catamaran capsize
After capsizing the sailor quickly became exhausted swimming to the beach and was pulled clear from the waves by members of the public.
Flare amnesty at Beaulieu Boatjumble – and much more!
A flare amnesty will be held at Beaulieu Boatjumble when the largest outdoor sale of maritime items in Europe returns on Sunday 24 April.
Age UK ‘Silver Sailing’ bid to get over 50s on the water
Anyone aged 50+ of all abilities and experience is invited to get involved in subsidised sailing at Draycote Water Sailing Club
Plymouth mooring fee price rise reduced and postponed
A ‘huge hike’ in mooring fees has been postponed and reduced following negotiations between sailing clubs and mooring representatives and Plymouth City Council
RNLI Boat Jumble & Car Boot Sale
RNLI Boat Jumble & Car Boot Sale at Brixham Marina Multi-Storey Car park on Saturday 9th April 2016 from 10.30-13.00. All Brixham Marina Berth Holders are invited as either buyers…
Holyhead Traditional Sail Festival
Now in its 10th year, Holyhead Traditional Sail Festival will be held Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th September 2016. As in previous years, there will be a civic reception provided…
Blog 1: Marlin’s Mission preparations begin!
Dave Selby finds out how much work he has to do to prepare his Sailfish 18 Marlin for their forthcoming 300-mile voyage.
Second Briton dies in Clipper Round the World Race
The death of businesswoman Sarah Young follows that of London paramedic Andrew Ashman, who was knocked unconscious in September on board the same yacht.