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    New training grants for Broads heritage industries

    New training grants for Broads heritage industries

    • July 6, 2006

    The Heritage Lottery Fund and the Broads Authority attempt new scheme to reverse skills deficit

    Beaming Lasers to Sri Lanka

    Beaming Lasers to Sri Lanka

    • July 4, 2006

    An appeal goes out to donate old Laser dinghies to the Sri Lankan Yachting Association

    Near disaster for Adrian Flanagan in the Pacific

    Near disaster for Adrian Flanagan in the Pacific

    • July 4, 2006

    A crash gybe in 45-knot winds injures the solo circumnavigator as another gale approaches

    Scouts tow yacht to safety

    Scouts tow yacht to safety

    • June 30, 2006

    Sea Scouts rescue yacht suffering engine failure

    Tall Ships Youth Trust begins 50th Anniversary celebrations

    Tall Ships Youth Trust begins 50th Anniversary celebrations

    • June 28, 2006

    Charity's 60m flagships arrive in Devon for spectacular weekend

    Dún Laoghaire harbour expansion approved

    Dún Laoghaire harbour expansion approved

    • June 28, 2006

    240 berths to be created in Irish harbour

    Thousands visit Poole Afloat

    Thousands visit Poole Afloat

    • June 27, 2006

    Weekend extravaganza by the sea draws south-coast crowds

    Yachtsman dies after being hit by boom

    Yachtsman dies after being hit by boom

    • June 23, 2006

    Yachtsman dies after falling unconscious into sea off Holyhead

    Multi-hull world record project in jeopardy

    Multi-hull world record project in jeopardy

    • June 23, 2006

    Attempt to set sailing record threatened by council

    New online berth search scheme a success

    New online berth search scheme a success

    • June 22, 2006

    The Yacht Harbour Association's online venture proves popular with boat owners

    Lifeboat saves Winkle Pickers

    Lifeboat saves Winkle Pickers

    • June 21, 2006

    Coastguard reminds people of tidal dangers

    Trident survey to begin

    Trident survey to begin

    • June 21, 2006

    Ship arrives for controversial survey

    Search for missing yacht crew called off

    Search for missing yacht crew called off

    • June 19, 2006

    The search for a British yachtsman and his three crew missing off the US coast was called off last night.

    Jersey Clipper to get another skipper

    Jersey Clipper to get another skipper

    • June 16, 2006

    Another shake-up on Jersey Clipper as 3rd skipper to leave

    Trident families appeal to Queen

    Trident families appeal to Queen

    • June 16, 2006

    Families of Trident crew ask Queen to stop survey

    Whales spotted in Wales

    Whales spotted in Wales

    • June 15, 2006

    Humpback and minke whales seen off Welsh coast

    Millions to be spent on Olympic sailing school

    Millions to be spent on Olympic sailing school

    • June 14, 2006

    Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy to be revamped

    Pembrokeshire coast national park

    Solo yachtsman dies attached to lifeline

    • June 12, 2006

    A yachtsman drowned while still attached to his lifeline on Saturday after falling overboard off the Pembrokeshire coast.

    Guernsey Classic Ship Regatta

    Guernsey Classic Ship Regatta

    • June 9, 2006

    Hundreds of boats sign up for Guernsey 2006 CI Traders Guernsey Regatta

    Trident trawler survey under review

    Trident trawler survey under review

    • June 9, 2006

    Advocate general to decide whether to survey sunk fishing trawler

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