The British Paralympic Association (BPA) have named London 2012 sailing champion Helena Lucas as the first athlete selected to represent ParalympicsGB at Rio 2016.
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Official report into the Cheeki Rafiki tragedy
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report into the loss of the British yacht Cheeki Rafiki and its four crew in the Atlantic Ocean.
PBO Ask the Experts Live! success at Beaulieu Boatjumble
Hundreds of visitors to the 38th Beaulieu Boatjumble enjoyed free expert advice and demonstrations at the inaugural PBO Ask the Experts Live! event.
Sir Ben Ainslie backs RNLI Mayday campaign
Sir Ben Ainslie donned yellow wellington boots in support of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) charity's new fundraising campaign, Mayday.
Boaters urged to take greater care on Jersey reefs
Boaters are being urged to take greater care when visiting Jersey's offshore reefs following recent damage and disturbance to wildlife at the Minquiers.
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Bart Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
Bart Selby, the dog of columnist Dave Selby, shares his thoughts on sailing for the June 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine.
New solo non-stop, around the world yacht race announced
A new Golden Globe Race will set sail in June 2018 to mark the 50th anniversary of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's first solo non-stop circumnavigation
Ocean Cleanup’s ‘Mega Expedition’ announced
This August, up to 50 vessels will cross the 'Great Pacific garbage patch' in parallel, in what aims to be the largest ocean research expedition in history.
Yacht seized with two tonnes of cocaine on board
A yacht carrying more than two tonnes of cocaine to Europe has been intercepted in the Caribbean
Stricken yacht sailors return to thank rescuers
A yacht crew returned to thank the rescuers who worked for seven hours to save their 35ft cruiser in stormy conditions off the coast of north Wales.
New £800,000 dredger for Brighton Marina
In a bid to take greater control of dredging at Brighton Marina, Premier Marinas has invested £800,000 in purchasing its own dredger.
PBO Ask the Experts Live final countdown
It's the final countdown for the inaugural PBO Ask the Experts Live event at Beaulieu Boatjumble.
Sailing The Arctic Race
Sailing The Arctic Race (STAR) is heading north in 2017, taking a fleet of international sailors through the Northwest Passage
Work under way to remove silt from Peel marina
Dredging is under way to remove up to 18,000 tonnes of silt from Peel marina.
Atalanta owners celebrate Diamond Jubilee year
This summer the Atalanta Owners Association will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first Fairey Atalanta to be launched.
‘Challenging rescue’ of grounded yacht in dense fog
A single-handed sailor was rescued when his yacht ran aground in dense fog on rocks off the coast of Devon.
Sailors continue to help cyclone-stricken Pacific islanders
Cruising sailors are rallying together to help the South Pacific island nations left devastated by Cyclone Pam.
100 days countdown for ACWS Portsmouth
Today marks 100 days to go until the America's Cup World Series, Portsmouth (Thursday 23 - Sunday 26 July 2015).
£5,000 fine following River Tyne breakwater crash
The owner of a fishing vessel has been fined £5,000 and ordered to pay costs of £4,536.18 after 'failing to keep a good lookout' and crashing into River Tyne breakwater.