UKSA, the official charity of Cowes Week, has fulfilled its pledge to give all year six pupils on the Isle of Wight the opportunity to experience sailing.
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Wind farm construction to begin off Sussex coast
The Rampion project is set to become the first offshore wind farm off the south coast of England.
Miss Isle sailor completes Capital Venture voyage
Inspirational disabled teenager Natasha Lambert has completed her voyage from the Isle of Wight to London using sip-puff technology.
Miss Isle Too on courageous charity challenge
Disabled teenage sailor, Natasha Lambert, is en route to London for her latest daring charity challenge.
Marine charity urges public to go plastic-free in June
Hundreds sign up to ditch single use items and highlight issue of plastic in our seas
Free boating opportunities at On The Water Day
Free boating and sailing activities at On the Water Day event at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday 29 May from 10am to 4pm, plus a flare amnesty for seafarers
Stricken yacht rescued off the North East coast
Two people were airlifted to safety after their yacht began to take in water and also suffered engine failure, north of the windfarm between Skegness and the River Humber.
Push the Boat Out 2015 starts tomorrow!
This weekend marks the start of RYA Push the Boat 2015 with sailing clubs and training centres across the nation offering free and discounted sailing taster opportunities.
Hoax call sparks search in gale force conditions
A hoax Mayday call led to the launching of Hoylake’s RNLI lifeboat in gale force winds and rough seas.
‘Challenging rescue’ of grounded yacht in dense fog
A single-handed sailor was rescued when his yacht ran aground in dense fog on rocks off the coast of Devon.
£5,000 fine following River Tyne breakwater crash
The owner of a fishing vessel has been fined £5,000 and ordered to pay costs of £4,536.18 after 'failing to keep a good lookout' and crashing into River Tyne breakwater.
Lifejacket warning after powerboat sinks
Four people were rescued from the water after their 18ft speedboat sank off the Exmouth coast.
The Fish & Ships boat and food festival returns
Fish & Ships boat and food festival at Portland Marina on the Dorset coast will be taking place this weekend.
Deadline looms for Marine Conservation Zone consultation
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is urging sailors to participate in the Government’s public consultation on the second tranche of MCZs ahead of the closing date of Friday, 24 April
Major rescue following tug capsize
A major search operation got under way in Southampton Water when a tug suddenly capsized and one of the crew could not be found.
On water spectator plans revealed for America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth
How to watch the America's Cup World Series Portsmouth racing in the Solent, from 23 to 26 July 2015
PBO “Free Anchorage” playing cards – now online!
Practical Boat Owner magazine's "Free Anchorage" Playing Cards are now available to buy online for the first time through Piplers of Poole chandlery
Large seal on the beach sparks coastguard callout
Advice issued after Liverpool and Crosby Coastguard team was tasked following reports of a large seal on the beach at Formby
Life raft challenge for charity and science
Former soldier Wayne Ingram will be spending seven days and nights in the confines of a life raft this May.
Navitus Bay Wind Park examination completed
The Planning Inspectorate has closed the examination of the application for the Navitus Bay Wind Park project, comprising up to 194 turbines for the South Coast of England.