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Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
'What do you mean - I'm only competitive when I'm winning?'
Action group opposes Poole Harbour ‘muscling in’
The local harbour authority denies 'competing unfairly'
Warning against carabiner clips for mooring
‘Don't let a £6 shortcut cost you thousands of pounds in damage'
Old Gaffers Jubilee festival finale
'Join in, become part of history and help to set a new world record'
Major exercise on the River Hamble
Access may be 'slightly restricted' by oil booms
Youngsters urged to get OnBoarders
Sailing and windsurfing incentives straight to your inbox
All aboard the All Wales Boat Show
The Conwy River Festival, World Bathtubbing Championships and more!
Revised South West marina plans to go on display
The Noss Marina plans have been scaled down
RNLI’s new chairman starts today
Former Volvo senior manager Charles Hunter-Pease takes to the helm
Record-breaker Jeanne honoured with award
The OCC celebrates the tenacious 70-year-old's success
Sir Robin’s first ever sailing award announced
The Knox-Johnston Cup will honour the best Thames Trafalgar Race team
£3.16million harbour investment plans for Cowes
A 400m stone breakwater barrier 'will extend the sailing season'
Jeanne Socrates celebrations
The record-breaker was 'on a high' after achieving her goal
Warning to wear lifejackets after boat sinks
Four rescued seconds before their speedboat sinks in the Thames
Missing schooner’s last message revealed
The seven crew on the historic boat disappeared on 4 June
Solo sailing grandmother to make history tomorrow
A hero's welcome will greet Jeanne Socrates after 257 days at sea
IPCC investigation following mast-fall death
Border Force found more than £12million-worth of drugs on the yacht