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International Ocean Film Festival hits the UK
17 UK towns and cities to host ocean film festival in September
Tante Helena sailors complete their survivors’ challenge
Both Alan and Geraldine Sinfield have been diagnosed with cancer, a disease they lost their former spouses too
First UK tidal array project agrees funding
The Crown Estate has committed to invest nearly £10million into the MeyGen Ltd tidal power development
Southerly Yachts folds again
It comes just 13 months after the brand was ‘rescued' from an earlier receivership
£360,000 Crinan Canal investment
The opening of the new facilities building marks a significant upgrade on the popular waterway
Southampton Boat Show will support the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation
The end of the 2014 show will coincide with the Bart's Bash world record attempt
Cancer-fighting sailor Lori Murdock completes epic voyage
Lori has completed her sail around the UK despite having an emergency operation along the way
Alexandra Yacht Club destroyed by fire
The 'sinking' yacht club had been earmarked for demolishment
Teesmouth harbour seal population continues to rise
The River Tees is now home up to 100 seals, thanks to environmental clean up work
Whitehaven Marina’s boat jumble and open day
A free event for visitors and visiting boats to attend and for boat jumble sellers to participate in
Charity yacht race organisers seek more participants
Sail for St Wilfrid's Hospice
Solo skipper rescued as his blazing boat sinks
After an explosion onboard, the French yachtsman was forced to escape in his life raft
Miss Isle completes Sea and Summit challenge
Natasha Lambert has reached the top of the highest peak in southern Britain after sailing 440 miles
UK Minister for Sport Helen Grant supports Bart’s Bash
More than 2,700 sailors from 610 clubs in over 50 countries around the world have so far signed up
Why won’t my boat tack properly?
David Harding offers ideas to help a Kelt 5.50 that won't beat upwind
New boats at the Southampton Boat Show
Many established names have new models that can be seen at the Southampton Boat Show
Disabled sailing teen conquers sea challenge, now faces a mountain climb
Natasha Lambert has cerebral palsy and controls her boat by breathing through a straw
Annual all-faith Sea Service
Giving thanks for the sea
Seasick dinghy sailor was ‘heading for America’
The solo Bulgarian sailor was 'exceedingly cold, wet and being violently ill' but initially refused rescue assistance
Yachtsman airlifted from North Sea with hypothermia
The yacht was taking on water, its sails were in tatters and the engine had failed amid 46mph gusts of wind and a 3.5 metre sea swell