An elderly solo sailor was rescued, with suspected mild hypothermia, after his 32ft yacht suffered engine failure and ran aground on rocks off Bognor Regis.
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British sailor Alex Thomson returns to racing action in Fastnet Race
Six months after his historic second-place finish in the Vendee Globe, Alex Thomson will return to offshore racing, competing in his 10th Fastnet Race.
Family of four and dog rescued as yacht sinks
A family of four and their Labrador dog were rescued by Lyme Regis lifeboat crew, after their yacht was swamped by waves and sank at Charlton Bay.
RYA reminds boaters to remain vigilant
Times are changing and although the sea border creates a natural barrier, the migrant crisis in Europe is starting to expose its weaknesses, warns the RYA.
Solo sailor Lisa Blair to complete Antarctic circumnavigation
Australian sailor and adventurer Lisa Blair is set to arrive back in Albany, Western Australia tomorrow after successfully circumnavigating the Antarctic.
Sinking yacht rescued 60 miles off the Cork coast
Ballycotton RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat following the report of an EPIRB activation, approximately 60 miles off the Cork coast.
RYA Push The Boat Out extended to the whole of May for 2018
Push the Boat Out 2018 is being extended to take place during the whole month of May, and RYA's 2017 Summer of Sailing hots up...
Jury discharged after failing to reach verdicts on Cheeki Rafiki death charges
A jury trying a company boss over the deaths of four people on board the Cheeki Rafiki yacht was discharged after failing to reach verdicts on manslaughter charges
Bart’s Bash 2017…sign up begins for the world’s biggest sailing event
The fourth edition of Bart's Bash will take place over the weekend of 16-17 September, in memory of Olympian and America's Cup sailor Andrew 'Bart' Simpson.
CA advises sailors to give Belgium a miss after red diesel fines
Cruising Association technical experts advise sailors to avoid visiting Belgium, after a skipper was fined £500 for having red diesel traces in his tank
Editor’s welcome to the August 2017 issue – on sale today!
A streak of the antisocial... the editor's welcome to the latest issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine
Nav in a nutshell: When the wind bends
Any number of factors can affect the wind near land on coastal voyages, says Dick Everitt.
The cup that cheers – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Dave hatches a plan to tackle the America’s Cup in ‘state-of-the-ark’ SailfisHes (with random capitals), in the August 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine.
French lock restrictions
Yachtsman Peter Howell, who sails Sundowner, has contacted PBO to warn fellow readers of lock restrictions at the River Vilaine at Arzal, Southern Brittany
Mumbles lifeboat volunteers aid two yachts aground
"The very high tide also leads to a very low tide at low water. Both skippers did the right thing and called for help sooner rather than later..."
Deganwy Marina is up for sale
Deganwy Marina, one of the most modern marinas in North Wales is being offered for sale by The Crown Estate, with a guide price of £2,500,000.
Solo sailor’s Mayday call sparks rescue operation
A Mayday call was made from a single-handed 9m yacht that was taking on water seven miles north-west of St Agnes, Cornwall.
Flotilla in memory of Irish Coast Guard helicoper R116 crew
Sailors are invited to join a Flotilla in Carlingford Lough, Ireland in tribute to R116 - the Coast Guard helicopter that crashed with the loss of four crew lives.
Solo sailor Keith White completes voyage despite set-backs
Single-handed yachtsman Keith White has completed his round-Britain voyage – despite a rescue scuppering the non-stop aspect of his quest
Countdown to Liverpool: Clipper Race plans unveiled
With just under 50 days remaining until the Clipper 2017-18 Race start on 20 August, further details have been unveiled for the festivities in Liverpool.