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    RNLI Apprentices

    RNLI announces apprenticeships to build next-generation lifeboats

    • February 26, 2014

    New all-weather lifeboat centre in Poole will take on 6 apprentices a year

    Dave Selby PBO column illustration by Claudia Myatt - birds

    Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’

    • February 26, 2014

    This month's special and unique podcast features Dave Selby actually singing...while sober

    Tranche 2 of MCZs in English waters

    Second tranche of Marine Conservation Zones announced

    • February 25, 2014

    Defra announces the 37 English sites under consideration for inclusion in consultation

    Zeebrugge air view

    Busting the ‘Red Diesel Myth’ in Belgium

    • February 25, 2014

    The Royal Belgian Sailing Club says stained diesel is 'no longer an issue for British yachtsmen'

    RFA Wave Knight assists US Coast Guard with drugs haul in the Caribbean

    £8.5m drugs seized from speedboat in the Caribbean

    • February 24, 2014

    The British Navy support ship RFA Wave Knight detected the cocaine-carrying speedboat

    New Pontoon Holy Isle

    New pontoon for Arran’s Holy Isle boosts Interfaith Centre

    • February 24, 2014

    The 71m pontoon is enabling easy access to the centre, which is run by Buddhist monks

    the Royal Hong Kong Yacht club which was 300th to join Barts Bash

    Bart’s Bash signs up its 400th club and continues to grow…

    • February 21, 2014

    The World Record attempt to host the largest sailing event ever is gaining momentum

    Studland Seahorse

    New twist in Studland eelgrass debate

    • February 20, 2014

    The Boat Owners Response Group (BORG) say part of the Studland eelgrass report is 'badly flawed'

    RNLI 235 Made For Life bags

    New ‘man-bag’ range to raise RNLI funds

    • February 19, 2014

    The 235 Made For Life bags aim to boost the charity's coffers by recycling former lifejackets

    Salcombe Harbour aerial shot

    Water company blames sailors for Salcombe pollution

    • February 18, 2014

    South West Water's £50,000 fine for sewage leaks has been reduced to £15,000 following an appeal

    Storm_Yacht sunk at Emsworth

    Yachtsmen warned of navigational hazards following storms

    • February 18, 2014

    The latest in a string of violent storms has left a trail of navigational hazards around damaged coastal regions

    Alderney Sailing Club Sail Deck design

    ‘Sail Deck’ plans for Alderney Sailing Club to mark Jubilee

    • February 17, 2014

    Alderney Sailing Club hopes to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a revamp, festivities, sailing races and rallies

    New Hempel website, yacht coatings advice

    New website with DIY yacht coating tutorials for sailors

    • February 14, 2014

    The Hempel Yacht website offers sailing enthusiasts tips and advice on boat care and maintenance

    Fortune the Dolphin swimming around Beaucette Marina. Credit: Tony Rive

    Dolphin delight after rescue on Guernsey

    • February 13, 2014

    Hundreds of people have flocked to Beaucette Marina to see the dolphin named 'Fortune'

    The J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. Photo- Patrick Eden 2013

    More than 600 boats already signed up for Round the Island

    • February 12, 2014

    Organisers have noticed an increased number of first timers registering for the big race in June

    Met Office forecast Storm track Wednesday 12 February 2014

    Met Office issues ‘red warning of wind’ as storm strikes

    • February 12, 2014

    Residents of north-west England and Wales are being urged to take safety action

    The Bounty, photographed from a Coast Guard aircraft above, before the vessel sank

    Sinking of Tall Ship Bounty: Report findings

    • February 11, 2014

    Federal report blames the TS Bounty captain's 'reckless decision to sail into Hurricane Sandy's path'

    Pico dinghy sailing_Credit SailLaser Weymouth

    Sunshine boost to boating and watersports participation

    • February 11, 2014

    UK participation levels in boating and watersports surged to a six-year high in 2013

    Buoy washes up on Sandbanks beach

    Large red buoy blown ashore by storms

    • February 10, 2014

    Poole Harbour Commissioners are advising mariners to navigate with caution after two buoys are misplaced

    The Luno cargo ship split in two off French coast

    Ship splits in two in rough weather off French coast

    • February 7, 2014

    The Luno Spanish-flagged cargo ship has sunk close to a beach after striking a sea wall

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