A yachting trophy which pre-dates the America's Cup and disappeared from public view for more than 150 years returned to a Dorset regatta.
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‘One Wild Ride’ around Ireland in a dinghy
Gary ‘Ted’ Sargent from Dublin is on a quest to single-handedly sail a 13-foot dinghy around the entire coastline of Ireland for charity.
New legislation for cruisers in Greece
The first point of contention is that in the rates they have announced, you will see a huge jump between an 11.9 metre boat and a 12.1 metre boat, says…
Single-handed sailor rescued off Whitehills
Macduff lifeboat crew were paged at 2.35am to assist a single-handed sailor whose sail had got caught around his yacht's rudder.
Nine people rescued after yacht catches fire
Nine people have been rescued off the coast of Shetland after their yacht caught fire.
Mediterranean death toll soars in first 5 months of 2016
'Thus far 2016 is proving to be particularly deadly. Some 2,510 lives have been lost so far, compared to 1,855 in the same period in 2015 and 57 in the…
Man found guilty of shipwreck salvage offences
A man has been found guilty of marine licensing offences after unlawfully taking tin ingots worth more than £50,000 from a shipwreck off the coast of Cornwall.
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Veterans bid to sail around the UK coast starts today!
A team of 38 veterans are setting sail on a 2,000-mile tall ship voyage around the British Isles for the Turn to Starboard challenge.
New powers to strengthen coastal security
New maritime enforcement powers will allow Border Force officers to stop vessels and arrest anyone they suspect has broken immigration law.
Win tickets to watch Sailing World Cup medal races in Dorset
Five sets of family tickets (2 adults and up to three children) are up for grabs for the medal race day at the Sailing World Cup, Weymouth & Portland on…
Three rescued from sinking catamaran after wind turbine collision
One of the three crew suffered a head injury when the catamaran fishing vessel collided with an offshore wind farm turbine.
Reminder for boaters using red diesel abroad
Belgium still a risk for UK boaters using red diesel, warns the Royal Yachting Association
Testing UK response to oil spill in Isles of Scilly
The UK is testing elements of its response to an oil spill incident today and tomorrow by running an equipment exercise on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly.
Murder suspect and 17 ‘illegal immigrants’ arrested at Chichester Marina
A murder suspect and 17 suspected Albanian migrants were arrested after a catamaran was detained at Chichester Marina.
Chris Jacks takes on Great Britain for his first solo sail
Previously the most the 30-year-old had ever sailed single-handed was for an hour on the River Mersey.
Sailor died after his Drascombe Lugger capsized off the Moray coast
A sailor who died after his Drascombe Lugger capsized in a "fierce squall" off the Moray coast has been named.
American yachtswoman nears end of second solo circumnavigation
It marks 54-year-old Donna Lange's second solo trip around the world in her 28 foot Southern Cross yacht.
A racing uncertainty – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Not entirely sure if he has what it takes to become a competitive sailor, Dave issues a treatise on the distinctive apparel, native cunning and persuasiveness of the racing breed
Hundreds of venues Push the Boat Out across the UK
From 14-22 May, sailing clubs and centres are inviting their local communities to get out on the water at free or low cost ‘have a go’ taster sessions