The 2016 Olympic Games officially starts today in Rio with the opening ceremony at the Maracana Stadium - the sailing regatta will get under way on Monday.
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
The Magenta Project launch at Cowes Week
The Magenta Project, the largest international network of top female sailors, is launching at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.
Dismasted yacht rescued of Norfolk coast
A dismasted yacht was rescued by the independent Caister Lifeboat charity service off the coast of Norfolk.
Casualty rescued from yacht near Sovereign Harbour
A call-out to assist a yacht with engine failure quickly escalated to a medical emergency for the Eastbourne’s all-weather lifeboat crew.
Stricken yacht rescued from Shingles Bank
A 30ft Dutch yacht with a broken rudder was rescued in treacherous conditions just west of the notorious Shingles Bank off the Needles Rocks, Isle of Wight.
New Free Flow Flag at Whitehaven Marina
The flag needed to be bright and vibrant so that boats easily spot when Free Flow is in operation and also the general public can cross the lock on foot.
Alderney’s annual blessing of the boats ceremony
The annual blessing of the boats took place today in Alderney's Little Crabby harbour, Braye, reports Chris Rees.
Jeanne Socrates to join Tikka’s Around Britain Sail
Record-breaking, round-the-world sailor Jeanne Socrates is returning to Britain to sail the last leg of Tikka's Around Britain Sail with Steve Pointon and family.
Seven rescued from sinking catamaran in the Solent
Seven people were 'hurriedly evacuated' from a sinking catamaran - the Island Sailing Club’s J/111 class World Championships committee boat
Contessa 26 50th anniversary rally
Nearly 50 boats attended the Contessa 26 50th anniversary rally weekend for celebrations in Lymington and Yarmouth.
East Hants (Indoor) Boat Jumble
East Hants (Indoor) Boat Jumble, is being held on 6 November at Havant Leisure Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hants. PO9 2AY.
Solent Boat Jumble
Solent Boat Jumble will be taking place on 2 October at Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton.
North Sea Tall Ships Regatta
The Port of Blyth in Northumberland will come alive when it hosts the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta from Friday 26 - Monday 29 August.
Whitby Regatta
Celebrating its 176th anniversary, Whitby Regatta is probably the oldest sea regatta on the north-east coast and has drawn large crowds into Whitby over the years.
Essex Boat Jumble
Essex Boat Jumble will be taking place on Sunday 4 September, from 10am.
Portsmouth Boat Jumble
Portsmouth Boat Jumble will be taking place on Sunday 21 August, from 10am at Fort Purbrook, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1BJ.
Stunning footage of yachtswoman airlift during Clipper Race
UK Coastguard have released dramatic video footage of the rescue from the Clipper Race yacht, to medevac a crew member who had fallen below decks and injured her shoulder...
Stricken yacht located off coast of Lowestoft, Suffolk
Dogged detective work and attention to detail by the UK Coastguard has led to a broken down yacht being rescued.
“Most challenging” Clipper yacht race finishes in London
The amateur crew faced hurricane-force winds, giant waves, freezing conditions, blistering temperatures, battered boats, injury and tragedy during 11 months at sea
Lymington Town Quay mooring development proposals
Have your say on proposals to redevelop the Lymington Town Quay area to create more walk-ashore visitor berths.