A 72-year-old man has died after falling from his yacht just a few miles north of Steep Holm Island.
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
PBO Ask the Experts Live at Beaulieu Boatjumble
Enjoy free advice and practical demonstrations at the new PBO Ask the Experts Live event at Beaulieu Boatjumble 2015
America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, a city on the south coast of the UK that is home to Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR), will host two America’s Cup World Series events over the next two…
Pensioner praises RNLI crew for saving his life
A 70-year-old yachtsman who was dramatically rescued after falling into the River Conwy, returned to thank the RNLI life savers.
Scotland’s Boat Show
Scotland’s Boat Show 2015 takes place on the 9, 10 and 11 October this year. More than 13,000 visitors flocked to the 2014 event at Kip Marina, Inverkip with boat…
Push the Boat Out extends to nine days
For the first time ever, RYA Push the Boat Out will be running over nine days, offering sailing and windsurfing taster sessions across the UK.
Paralympic sailing dropped from 2020 Games
The International Paralympic Committee has removed sailing from the 2020 Paralympic Games programme.
Public consultation on new MCZs
A public consultation on the Government’s second tranche of Marine Conservation Zones opened today.
D-Day veteran dubbed “The Great Escaper” leaves RNLI his entire estate
A D-Day veteran who warmed hearts the world over when he “escaped” from his care home to attend the 2014 commemorations in France has left his entire estate to the…
The Medway and Swale Boating Association conference
The Medway & Swale Boating Association and Royal Yachting Association are holding a conference on 7 March 2015 at the St George’s Centre, Chatham. Tickets cost £15, or £12 in…
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
Dave Selby explains the WC arrangements on a Sailfish to a keen novice sailor who speaks almost entirely in acronyms...
Harbour Directions update
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) objects to small number of harbour authorities being designated until recreational boating interests are represented on Port User Groups
Fatal CO poisoning on motor cruiser
A MAIB report has been published following the tragic deaths of a mother and daughter on board a motor cruiser on Windermere.
Höegh Osaka: successfully alongside in port
The cargo ship Höegh Osaka is now safe alongside in the Port of Southampton.
Höegh Osaka: route into port announced
The route the Höegh Osaka will take from Alpha Anchorage into Southampton Port has been announced.
Marina of the Year Awards celebrated
The Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) has announced the winners of its Marina of the Year Awards for 2015.
Navitus Bay mitigation option update
The Planning Inspectorate has ruled that the Navitus Bay Turbine Area mitigation option can be examined alongside the original application for a larger South Coast wind farm.
Plans submitted for Isle of Wight tidal energy centre
Plans have been submitted for the world’s first tidal energy demonstration site, proposed for waters off the Isle of Wight.
Hoegh Osaka – pumped out and readying to move
Salvors preparing to move the stricken Höegh Osaka cargo ship out of the Solent waters have finished pumping water off the vessel.
Yachtsman of the Year awards
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was named British yachtsman of the year at the Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) awards 2015