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Dempsey heads cast as Brits set sail in Rio
Nick Dempsey enjoyed an almost perfect start to his Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Regatta ending day one in pole position in the RS:X Men’s windsurfing yesterday.
September 2016
In the September 2016 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Nav in a nutshell: Lee bowing defined
Dick Everitt explains how you can get a little lift from the tide
Drilling rig blown ashore during storm in Western Isles
A drilling rig has run aground on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland after being hit by severe storms in the early hours of this morning.
Hit-and-run yacht damage on the River Hamble
Boat owner Chris Browne is appealing for information after a hit-and-run vessel caused £8,000-worth of damage to his Bavaria 38 yacht.
Rio Olympics 2016 Games starts today!
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.
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.
Nav in a nutshell: Tacking to clear a headland
Simple step-by-step chartwork can show us when we’ll need to tack to clear a headland, says Dick Everitt.
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.
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.