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Major new wind farm to be built off the coast of Fife
The Neart na Gaoithe wind farm off the coast of Fife has been given the go ahead after a long running legal battle with wildlife campaigners
Watch: Trailer for the Donald Crowhurst film, The Mercy, is released
The preview of the new Donald Crowhurst biopic, The Mercy, is now out ahead of the film's release in February 2018. Watch it here!
New leaders for the Volvo Ocean Race
Richard Brisius and Johan Salén have been appointed as president and co-president of the Volvo Ocean Race, taking over from the outgoing chief executive, Mark Turner.
UKSA marks its 30th anniversary with ambitious future plans.
The maritime training charity has received the royal seal of approval for its plans to redevelop its site at Cowes on the Isle of Wight
Peter Burling named Rolex World Sailor of the Year
America's Cup winning helmsman Peter Burling and Dutch racer Marit Bouwmeester have been crowned the male and female 2017 Rolex Sailor of the Year
Poole Harbour Boat Show to return in June
More than 200 exhibitors are expected to take part in the Poole Harbour Boat Show which returns for its fourth year in 2018
Southampton marina staff given award for rescue
The marina staff at Shamrock Quay rescued unconscious boat owner Chrissie Cockburn after she lost her balance and fell from a pontoon into the water
Crowdfunding is just too crowded: Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat podcast
What is behind the East Coast red trouser invasion? Without funding, we’ll never know
Preserving the heritage of the Broads
The £4 million Water, Mills and Marshes project will preserve and promote heritage sites in the Broads National Park
Poor planning led to the grounding of a mega container ship off Southampton
The MAIB has found a lack of proper planning resulted in the grounding of the 399-metre container vessel, CMA CGM Vasco de Gama, on the western side of the Thorn…
Poole’s South Quay expansion nears completion
The first ships are expected to dock at the newly expanded South Quay in Poole from January
The most at risk wrecks in England
The recently published Heritage at Risk Register reveals four of the 52 protected wreck sites around England's coast are under threat
Lock at Port Solent to temporarily close next year
Premier Marinas is advising berth holders that the lock at Port Solent Marina will be temporarily closed for maintenance from the end of January
Sailing clubs encouraged to apply for Funding the Future prize
Sailing clubs across the UK have until the end of November to enter the Sunsail Funding the Future competition which aims to support grassroots sailing
New codes of practice to improve fishing safety introduced
From today (23 October), three new codes of practice have been introduced to improve safety for everyone in the fishing industry
Musto sold to Helly Hansen
Norwegian technical outdoor firm, Helly Hansen has bought the British brand Musto as part of its plans to become the world's leading suppliers of sailing clothing and technical wear
Details announced for the RYA Dinghy Show 2018
Tickets have now gone on sale for the RYA Dinghy Show 2018 at the Alexandra Palace in London
Watch: Coastguard warning after a tombstoner is rescued
The UK Coastguard has released a video of the rescue of a young tombstoner in Flamborough, Yorkshire as a warning to others. It comes as parts of the UK prepare…
Strong winds forecast for this weekend
A Yellow wind warning has been issued by the Met Office this weekend, as an intense low pressure system moves into southern Britain