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Royal Navy announces support for America’s Cup World Series race
HMS St Albans will act as the guard ship for the America’s Cup World Series event hosted in Portsmouth later this month.
Armed guards on Ionian Island Skorpios
Boaters in the Ionian Sea have reported aggressive guards patrolling the private island of Skorpios, warns the Cruising Association
UK coastal fatality figures: Half didn’t even plan to enter the water
UK coastal fatality figures released by the RNLI reveal that more than half of the casualities didn’t intend to enter the water
Sailor airlifted with head injury
A sailor was airlifted to hospital after suffering a head injury on a yacht off Newtown Creek.
New British Marine brand launched
The British Marine Federation has relaunched itself as a ‘British Marine’ brand to better promote businesses and British excellence in the UK and overseas markets.
West Yorkshire man charged over yacht cocaine seizure
The 30-year-old is the fifth person to be charged in the UK in connection with the Makayabella seizure.
YJA voices concern over water pollution at Rio 2016 sailing venue
The Yachting Journalists' Association has expressed 'extreme concern' over the water pollution at the 2016 Olympic sailing venue.
New and used boat show at Port Solent
Premier Marinas will be hosting a New & Used Boat Show at Port Solent on Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 July from 10am until 4pm.
Round The Island 2015
A 1,584-strong fleet took on the 2015 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race (RTI) for a day of racing in sparkling conditions.
‘Perfect racing conditions’ for Round The Island 2015
The overwhelming majority of the 1,584-strong fleet finished the 2015 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race (RTI) after a day of racing in sparkling conditions.
1,584 boats signed up for Round the Island Race
A total of 1,584 boats are signed up to race around Isle of Wight tomorrow for the 84th edition of the Round the Island (RTI) Race.
Miss Isle in Birthday Honours List
Miss Isle sailor Natasha Lambert has received the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honour’s List to recognise her fundraising achievements.
Free lifejacket safety checks at Drogheda Maritime Festival
A chance for all water users to bring their lifejackets along for a visual check as well as to learn how to operate and maintain them properly.
New marina initiative to reduce the risk of spreading invasive species
Haslar Marina in Portsmouth Harbour has teamed up with The Green Blue to run an initiative that aims to reduce the risk of boaters spreading invasive species...
RYA response to Defra’s latest Marine Conservation Zone consultation
The RYA believes that in most cases MCZs can be achieved without any adverse effect on either the public right or the safety of navigation for recreational boating.
Boat destroyed by fire on Dorset river
Firefighters the Coastguard and RNLI attended when a 35ft boat went up in flames on the River Frome.
Schengen survey for cruisers
"This survey can be a valuable tool for future interventions. Besides using the data to argue the Schengen issue and the new fees in various countries, it could be used…
Seven rescued after yacht sinks in the Solent
Seven people were rescued from the water after their yacht sank following a collision in the Solent.
All aboard the Northern Boat Show
The Northern Boat Show has begun on Liverpool Waterfront as part of the International Mersey River Festival.