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    Two-masted lugger

    Have your say on England’s proposed protected marine areas

    • December 19, 2012

    RYA praises 'sensible' approach to proposed Marine Conservation Zones

    Coastguard rescue

    Closure of Clyde Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre

    • December 18, 2012

    The Maritime Coastguard Agency says lifeboats, rescue helicopters and other rescue facilities in the area will be 'wholly unaffected'

    thorpe bay thames estuary

    Man dies after dinghy capsizes

    • December 18, 2012

    Lifeboat crew rescued two men from Thorpe Bay waters but one sadly died at the scene

    ChallengeNavitus

    Campaigners blast south coast windfarm changes

    • December 17, 2012

    The Challenge Navitus group says their concerns have 'barely been addressed'

    Tip of the Day

    Painting a hull – tips

    • December 17, 2012

    How to get a better depth of colour

    Coastguard helicopter

    Crew member dies and 11 rescued from North Sea

    • December 17, 2012

    The Vos Sailor standby vessel damaged in rough seas

    RNLI Lochinver lifeboat with Coastguard helicopter

    Royal recognition for coastguard volunteers

    • December 14, 2012

    The Queens Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award 2012 has honoured the lifesaving organisation

    SheamusDevine

    Fundraising voyage from Falmouth to Aden

    • December 14, 2012

    One small cruiser, two sailors, 4,200 miles and no engine

    BoatBuildingAcademy4

    Hundreds turned out to support West Dorset students’ boat launch

    • December 13, 2012

    Eight new boats were launched by the Lyme Regis-based Boat Building Academy

    Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson sailing

    Sailing and fine art to create London Boat Show spectacle

    • December 13, 2012

    Olympians will be competing in the three-day UK Star Championship

    VintageYachtingGames

    2016 Vintage Yachting Games will be held in England

    • December 12, 2012

    The event for former Olympic sailing classes will be held at the London 2012 Games venue

    yarmouth pier

    Free moorings day to celebrate harbour developments

    • December 12, 2012

    Yacht and motorboat owners urged to book now for event in April

    Photomontage of view from Hengistbury Head

    Shake up for south coast windfarm proposal

    • December 11, 2012

    The Navitus Bay Wind Park will be smaller and further away from coast, say developers.

    MikeBalmforth

    Tributes paid to popular yachting journalist

    • December 11, 2012

    Mike Balmforth is praised for giving a 'lifetime of dedication to the marine industry'

    Ocean Safety demonstration

    Demonstration day for sailors

    • December 11, 2012

    Ocean Safety Ltd is offering free expert safety advice and testing

    Helena Lucas

    Volunteers hailed ‘unsung heroes’ by Paralympic star

    • December 10, 2012

    100 people attended a recruitment event at the national sailing academy

    Skipper Marc Guillemot

    French yachtsman fined for traffic lane offences

    • December 6, 2012

    Skipper Marc Guillemot fined £9,381 and ordered to pay £4,125 costs

    Parliament, Thames

    Government proposal to give unrestricted power to harbour authorities

    • December 6, 2012

    Royal Yachting Association call for recreational boat owners' views

    GatheringIreland2013

    Gathering Ireland 2013 cruise announced

    • December 6, 2012

    A flotilla of 100 yachts from across the country expected to take part

    PortisheadQuaysBar

    Recycled shipping containers create a new bar and restaurant

    • December 6, 2012

    More than 55 jobs will be created by Portishead Quays marina development

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