Women are encouraged to get on the water this Thursday, 19 September
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
Consultation on byelaws to protect reef features
Find out more about draft byelaws to prohibit the use of bottom towed fishing gear in four key areas
Sunshine boosts spirits at the Southampton Boat Show
Product launches and live demonstrations attract crowds after a damp Sunday
Thousands attend Southampton Boat Show opening weekend
Ahoy there! The show is celebrating its 45th year
Plymouth Yacht Haven buys Western Hangar
Expansion plans for the South West marina
Coastguard launches ‘Register for Rescue’ campaign
It could speed up your rescue and even save your life
Behind the scenes with RNLI lifesavers
A stunning sea rescue photography book and exhibitionis launched
‘Which Marina’ offers free charts to harbours
A new mapping tool for easy passage planning to marinas
October issue out now!
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Southampton Boat Show final countdown
Meet the RYA's new Bob the Buoy mascot...and MUCH more!
Braid end-to-end splice
This splice is useful on board where you need to create an endless loop - some in-mast furling and gennaker furlers require it - and it's a good one to…
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
Sailors getting all of a lather
Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation launches
The Bart Squad will see children mentored by their heroes
£11,155 fine for sleeping skipper
'There are no excuses for the person responsible for navigating the vessel to fall asleep on the job', say MCA
Hastings lifeboat launches to stranded yacht
'A slightly unusual and interesting job'
Free workshops on offer at the Southampton Boat Show
500 people took part in last year's RYA Active Marina Experience
A replica of Sir Francis Drake’s historic ship goes on sale
The Golden Hind Museum ship is the market for £360,000
Weymouth Sailing Club Centenary celebrations
Fun tender racing, yacht racing and festivities will take place this weekend
Chichester Harbour – a year in photos
The community project attracted more than 1,500 snaps
Two English ports to host international sailing event
The Falmouth to Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Regatta will take place in August 2014