The Yarmouth RNLI all-weather lifeboat assisted a yacht that was unable to move after fouling its propeller on unmarked lobster pot gear.
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
‘Disorientated’ yachtsman swam ashore after running aground
A yachtsman who ran aground off the West Sussex coast felt 'confused and groggy' following a single-handed journey from Falmouth, bound for Brighton Marina.
Susie Goodall secures sponsor for 2018 Golden Globe Race entry
British yachtswoman Susie Goodall, the youngest among a 30-strong Golden Globe Race entry list, has secured DHL Express as her primary sponsor.
Third show for London Boat Show 2018 announced
British Marine Boat Shows has announced that Bespoke London will run alongside the London Boat Show, along with the Boating & Watersports Holiday Show.
Sir Ben and Land Rover BAR fight back at America’s Cup
Sir Ben Ainslie's Land Rover BAR team fought back in their sixth race of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers.
New regulations affecting all boat users in Greece finalised
All boat owners MUST have the new DEPKA form by 26 September this year - and if they don’t, the new law states fines will be imposed, warns the CA
Gipsy Moth IV round-Britain 50th anniversary tour
It is 50 years since Sir Francis Chichester sailed solo around the world in Gipsy Moth IV. To celebrate, she is sailing around Britain, stopping at 14 ports.
How to follow the America’s Cup racing in Bermuda
The 35th America’s Cup will see ORACLE TEAM USA attempt to become just the second team in history to win three consecutive America’s Cup matches.
Inland waterways attraction to star at London Boat Show sister show
British Marine Boat Shows has unveiled its first attraction for the new Boating & Watersports Holiday Show 2018, which will run alongside the new five-day London Boat Show.
Alex Thomson to open Gosport Marine Festival
Vendée Globe sailing star Alex Thomson will officially open the Gosport Marine Festival this Saturday, 27 May.
More than 880 yachts signed up for Round the Island Race
More than 880 yachts have so far signed up to the 2017 Round the Island Race, which will be taking place on Saturday 1 July with a first start of
Volvo Ocean Race unveils combined Monohull-Multihull future
The Volvo Ocean Race has solved the question of whether its future should be monohull or multihull – by opting for both.
July 2017
In the July 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
New on-the-water attractions for Southampton Boat Show 2017
Returning for its 49th year, the Southampton Boat Show is planning to get more people than ever before participating in boating and watersports activities.
Huge volume of plastic discovered on remote Pacific Island
Henderson Island, one of the world’s most remote islands in the South Pacific, has been found to be littered with an estimated 37.7million pieces of plastic.
Search for ‘Don’t Panic’ yacht crew called off
The two crew who were feared missing have made contact with North Yorkshire Police to say they are safe and well.
Search for crew as yacht is found aground
An extensive search across the Yorkshire coast is being carried out after a yacht was spotted aground in the early hours of this morning.
Engine failure delays Keith White’s round Britain and Ireland challenge
The Isle of Wight yachtsman aims to become the first disabled sailor to achieve a non-stop round Britain and Ireland voyage.
Boaters urged to report entanglements with poorly-marked fishing gear
New data required to demonstrate the danger of poorly marked fishing gear to recreational boaters
Dismasted yacht sparks mid channel rescue
"The crew of the yacht had managed to free the mast, not an easy task in 30 knots of wind" said Mumbles lifeboat deputy second coxswain James Bolter