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Tragic death of yachtsman in St Lucia
Three held after Roger Pratt is killed on his yacht and his wife suffers injuries
Developer sought for new Isle of Wight marina
Work on the new marina scheme for East Cowes is expected to begin later this year
Bart’s Bash attracts over 250 clubs in first month
Organisers of the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation Bart's Bash event say 'We're only just getting started...'
Marina of the Year awards
Plymouth's Mayflower Marina named 'British Coastal Marina of the Year'
Biggest drop in piracy at sea since 2007
'The single biggest reason for the drop in worldwide piracy is the decrease in Somali piracy', says International Maritime Bureau boss
Winners of the Ocean Cruising Club Awards
Celebrating the achievements of ordinary individuals doing extraordinary things on the world's oceans
UKSA chosen as Cowes Week Charity of the year
For the next two years, any funds raised during the Cowes Week regatta will go towards youth development initiatives on the island as well as further afield
Footfall down at London Boat Show but sales up
30 exhibitors have already signed up for the 2015 event
Arctic explorer, 79, named Yachtsman of the Year 2013
The Rev Bob Shepton claimed the top prize at the YJA Apollo Yachtsman of the Year awards, while disabled teenager Natasha Lambert scooped Young Sailor of the Year and a…
City banker named RYA Yachtmaster of the Year
HRH The Princess Royal presented the RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2013 award at this week's London Boat Show
First Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation ambassadors named
Three Olympians will be inspiring the next generation and visiting schools, keeping Bart's spirit alive
RYA Marine Radio course goes online
Students of the RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate Course now only need a classroom for the assessment
Hundreds gather for Sir Ben Ainslie at the London Boat Show
Olympians Ben Ainslie and Paul Goodison and their Ben Ainslie Racing Teammate Matt Cornwall draw the crowds
Record numbers expected on ‘VIP Wednesday’ at London Boat Show
America's Cup star and Olympic legend Sir Ben Ainslie, Olympic gold medallist Paul Goodison and a Royal visitor will attend
London Boat Show 2014
The 60th anniversary London Boat Show
Product launches at the London Boat Show 2014
Early attendance is down on 2013 figures but advance ticket sales for the 2014 London Boat Show are up...
All aboard the London Boat Show 2014
Comedian James Corden attended day one of Europe's first boat show
Hundreds of sailing clubs sign up for Bart’s Bash
The Guiness World Record attempt will now include YACHT racing
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Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
'So much nicer being on a proper boat, isn't it, darling...'