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Poole RNLI to get a new floating boat house
The new floating boat house for Poole RNLI is already being built. It will be installed once work on the Old Poole lifting bridge is finished
Jeanne Socrates forced to abandon world record attempt
After being thwarted last year, British yachtswoman, Jeanne Socrates, has suffered further disappointment after falling from a ladder just days before a new record attempt
Lifeboat launched to out-of-control boat
"People in charge of high powered craft should use their kill cords"... a 4m RIB was careering around in the sea off Penbryn beach with no one on board.
Barmouth RNLI lifeboats launch to yacht caught in bridge
Both Barmouth RNLI lifeboats were launched when a 34ft yacht broke it’s moorings and ended up caught in Barmouth bridge.
Coastguard helicopter locates disorientated sailor after storm
The yachtsman, en route from Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, could see that he was about 10 miles from the coast but could not say exactly where.
Family of four and dog rescued as yacht sinks
A family of four and their Labrador dog were rescued by Lyme Regis lifeboat crew, after their yacht was swamped by waves and sank at Charlton Bay.
Bembridge RNLI escort Sir Ben Ainslie and Jono Macbeth on Isle of Wight visit
Bembridge RNLI volunteer crew welcomed Olympian and RNLI ambassador Sir Ben Ainslie, along with Land Rover BAR sailing team manager, Jono Macbeth, on board their lifeboat, as they transported themto…
Sinking yacht rescued 60 miles off the Cork coast
Ballycotton RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat following the report of an EPIRB activation, approximately 60 miles off the Cork coast.
Mumbles lifeboat volunteers aid two yachts aground
"The very high tide also leads to a very low tide at low water. Both skippers did the right thing and called for help sooner rather than later..."
Solo sailor’s Mayday call sparks rescue operation
A Mayday call was made from a single-handed 9m yacht that was taking on water seven miles north-west of St Agnes, Cornwall.
Unmarked lobster pot ‘anchors’ yacht
The Yarmouth RNLI all-weather lifeboat assisted a yacht that was unable to move after fouling its propeller on unmarked lobster pot gear.
‘Disorientated’ yachtsman swam ashore after running aground
A yachtsman who ran aground off the West Sussex coast felt 'confused and groggy' following a single-handed journey from Falmouth, bound for Brighton Marina.
Two bodies recovered after search for speedboat
The bodies of two men have been recovered following a rescue operation launched off the south west coast of Scotland.
Exmouth lifeboats rescue lone sailor on ‘unseaworthy’ yacht
"The sailor wanted to stay and fix the leak": RNLI crew advised the boat owner of the "very old" wooden yacht not to take to the sea in the same…
Six suspected illegal immigrants rescued from stranded yacht
Seven suspected illegal immigrants from Ukraine were discovered on a 28-foot yacht stranded on the mud at the mouth of the River Ore.
Thousands flock to sunshine-filled 40th Beaulieu Boatjumble
Boating enthusiasts turned out in force for a landmark edition of Beaulieu Boatjumble yesterday, which celebrated 40 years of nautical bargain hunting.
Sheerness RNLI lifeboat crew assist mast-fall yachtsman
The yachtsman had fallen approximately 10 feet from the mast and had landed on to another crew member
Light buoy fire off the coast of Kent
Whilst on route a further call was received that it was not a craft on fire but the actual light buoy itself.
‘Foolhardy’ boat owner sparks cold water shock warning
The boat owner had swam out approximately 50m in the dark and very cold conditions as he was concerned for the safety of his vessel.