Laura Hodgetts

Features editor

Stricken yacht rescued from Shingles Bank

A 30ft Dutch yacht with a broken rudder was rescued in treacherous conditions just west of the notorious Shingles Bank off the Needles Rocks, Isle of Wight.

Free Flow Fla, Whitehaven Marina

The flag needed to be bright and vibrant so that boats easily spot when Free Flow is in operation and also the general public can cross the lock on foot.

East Hants (Indoor) Boat Jumble

East Hants (Indoor) Boat Jumble, is being held on 6 November at Havant Leisure Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hants. PO9 2AY.

Boat Jumble

Solent Boat Jumble will be taking place on 2 October at Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton.

North Sea Tall Ships Regatta

The Port of Blyth in Northumberland will come alive when it hosts the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta from Friday 26 - Monday 29 August.

Whitby Regatta

Celebrating its 176th anniversary, Whitby Regatta is probably the oldest sea regatta on the north-east coast and has drawn large crowds into Whitby over the years.

Tenders and fenders at a boat jumble

Essex Boat Jumble will be taking place on Sunday 4 September, from 10am.

Boat jumble

Portsmouth Boat Jumble will be taking place on Sunday 21 August, from 10am at Fort Purbrook, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1BJ.

Altricia heat damage

A restored classic yacht which was a feature boat at this year’s London Boat Show is back under the care of Mylor Yacht Harbour’s marine team after suffering fire damage.…