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    Sir Ben Ainslie with the America's Cup  Credit- Lloyd Images

    Sir Ben Ainslie might not sail in next America’s Cup

    • September 10, 2014

    With the next America’s Cup challenge not till 2017, the Olympic gold-medallist has hinted he might not be at the helm of the British team

    Ocean film fest

    International Ocean Film Festival hits the UK

    • September 9, 2014

    17 UK towns and cities to host ocean film festival in September

    Alan and Geraldine Sinfield on Tante Helena

    Tante Helena sailors complete their survivors’ challenge

    • August 29, 2014

    Both Alan and Geraldine Sinfield have been diagnosed with cancer, a disease they lost their former spouses too

    UK tidal array project artist's impression. Credit: The Crown Estate

    First UK tidal array project agrees funding

    • August 29, 2014

    The Crown Estate has committed to invest nearly £10million into the MeyGen Ltd tidal power development

    Southerly Yachts. Credit: Barry Pickthall/PPL

    Southerly Yachts folds again

    • August 28, 2014

    It comes just 13 months after the brand was ‘rescued' from an earlier receivership

    The new facilities block and Crinan Basin

    £360,000 Crinan Canal investment

    • August 28, 2014

    The opening of the new facilities building marks a significant upgrade on the popular waterway

    AndrewSimpson

    Southampton Boat Show will support the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation

    • August 27, 2014

    The end of the 2014 show will coincide with the Bart's Bash world record attempt

    Cancer-fighting sailing mum Lori Murdock

    Cancer-fighting sailor Lori Murdock completes epic voyage

    • August 27, 2014

    Lori has completed her sail around the UK despite having an emergency operation along the way

    Alexandra Yacht Club fire. Credit: Kyle Marlon Aldridge

    Alexandra Yacht Club destroyed by fire

    • August 26, 2014

    The 'sinking' yacht club had been earmarked for demolishment

    Teeside Seal Population_Credit Crown Estate

    Teesmouth harbour seal population continues to rise

    • August 26, 2014

    The River Tees is now home up to 100 seals, thanks to environmental clean up work

    Whitehaven Marina

    Whitehaven Marina’s boat jumble and open day

    • August 25, 2014

    A free event for visitors and visiting boats to attend and for boat jumble sellers to participate in

    Competitors at last year's St Wilfrid?s 'Nab? Challenge experienced perfect sailing conditions and raised  £12,000 for the Hospice

    Charity yacht race organisers seek more participants

    • August 25, 2014

    Sail for St Wilfrid's Hospice

    Hartlepool RNLI launch to assist burning yacht  Credit- RNLI/Hartlepool

    Solo skipper rescued as his blazing boat sinks

    • August 22, 2014

    After an explosion onboard, the French yachtsman was forced to escape in his life raft

    Sea and Summit completed

    Miss Isle completes Sea and Summit challenge

    • August 22, 2014

    Natasha Lambert has reached the top of the highest peak in southern Britain after sailing 440 miles

    Bart's Bash World Map of Race Venues

    UK Minister for Sport Helen Grant supports Bart’s Bash

    • August 22, 2014

    More than 2,700 sailors from 610 clubs in over 50 countries around the world have so far signed up

    PBO Sail Clinic, December 2013

    Why won’t my boat tack properly?

    • August 21, 2014

    David Harding offers ideas to help a Kelt 5.50 that won't beat upwind

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    New boats at the Southampton Boat Show

    • August 20, 2014

    Many established names have new models that can be seen at the Southampton Boat Show

    All smiles in Swansea - Natasha Lambert and support team after Miss Isle completed final sailing leg of Sea and Summit challenge on Tuesday (19 August 2014)

    Disabled sailing teen conquers sea challenge, now faces a mountain climb

    • August 20, 2014

    Natasha Lambert has cerebral palsy and controls her boat by breathing through a straw

    Sea Service in Sark 17-08-14 Pic by Tony Rive

    Annual all-faith Sea Service

    • August 19, 2014

    Giving thanks for the sea

    Mudeford RNLI rescue Belgian dinghy sailor

    Seasick dinghy sailor was ‘heading for America’

    • August 18, 2014

    The solo Bulgarian sailor was 'exceedingly cold, wet and being violently ill' but initially refused rescue assistance

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