A solo sailor abandoned his yacht after it ran aground and began sinking, near to the harbour entrance of Ardrossan.
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Tug boat owner jailed after crew man dies
A tug boat owner has been jailed after his crew member died trying to reattach a tow line in a violent storm.
Grounded cargo ship drags anchor in high winds
The grounded cargo ship Lysblink Seaways has been towed back out to sea after dragging her anchor in high winds.
Greek TPP tax ‘lawful under EU law’
The European Commission considers the Greek TPP tax to be lawful under EU law.
Cargo ship aground at Kilchoan
The general cargo vessel Lysblink Seaways has run aground north of the Isle of Mull, near Kilchoan.
Investigation after fire destroys motor cruiser
An investigation is under way after a fire destroyed a motor cruiser in a marina in Fleetwood, Lancashire.
ISAF executive conduct Paralympic Games review
The ISAF Executive has reviewed the International Paralympic Committee decision to drop sailing from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games programme.
Milford Haven Coastguard joins National Maritime Operations Centre network
Milford Haven Coastguard Operations Centre (CGOC) is to become part of the new Coastguard national network for the first time.
Stricken Astrid ‘should not have been at sea’
A damning investigation into the grounding of the Tall Ship Astrid, which sank off west Cork, Ireland in 2013 has found a catalogue of failures and breaches of international regulations.
Marina company development plan
Salterns Marina Ltd is applying for planning permission to build a new mixed use development on the South Coast.
The Duchess of Cambridge visits the Ben Ainslie Racing team
Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) and the 1851 Trust hosted a visit from Kate Middleton, The Duchess of Cambridge, who is the Trust’s Royal Patron.
ISAF to challenge IPC decision on Paralympic Games programme
The International Paralympic Committee decision not to include Paralympic sailing on the Tokyo 2020 Games programme has shocked the international sailing community.
Appeal for missing boat ‘Norfolk Girl’
A small blue and white motor boat called Norfolk Girl has gone missing off Cromer after making a mayday distress call.
PBO Project Boat at the Poole Harbour Boat Show
A host of exhibitors are already confirmed for the Poole Harbour Boat Show 2015... including Practical Boat Owner magazine.
Turkish visas put cruisers off
Boat owners cruising in Turkish waters are facing more difficulties because a new law regarding Residence Permits is confusing everyone concerned.
ISAF speaks out about Paralympic sailing 2020 decision
ISAF vows to address any items identified by the IPC in a bid to reinstate sailing back into the Paralympic Games as soon as possible.
500+ early-bird entries for Round the Island Race
More than 500 boats have so far signed up for the Round the Island Race (RTIR) 2015.
Call grows for sailing to be reinstated at 2020 Paralympic Games
More than 10,700 people have signed a petition calling for sailing to be reinstated as a sport in the 2020 Paralympic Games.
Yachtsman dies after falling overboard
A 72-year-old man has died after falling from his yacht just a few miles north of Steep Holm Island.
Jester Challenge: One sailor’s preparations for a solo adventure
Two-time solo Atlantic racer Basil Panakis shows PBO’s Ben Meakins how he prepared his 25ft yacht to face the Jester Challenge