PBO columnist Dave Selby has set a date for his charity challenge that aims to encourage more people to get afloat and raise funds for a worthy cause.
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Free sailing and windsurfing opportunities this summer
Following the recent success of Push the Boat Out, the RYA is offering a whole summer of sailing with even more opportunities for everyone to get afloat.
Sailing cross-Channel in a Laser Pico
Charity challenger Dave Birch has completed a 75-mile cross-Channel sail from Guernsey to Torquay in a Laser Pico dinghy.
From the sofa to the slipway – DIY boat building on the Tyne
A long-term, out-of-work, time-served plater from North Tyneside swapped his sofa for the slipway and hand-built a 50ft-long steel canal narrow boat.
£280,000-worth of cannabis seized from yacht
Two charged after cannabis worth thousands is found on a yacht at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne
Sailors had £120m cocaine hidden on yacht
Two men who sailed a yacht carrying almost a tonne of cocaine across the Atlantic have been sentenced to more than 34 years in prison.
Historic trophy attracts top sailors to Poole regatta
A yachting trophy which pre-dates the America's Cup and disappeared from public view for more than 150 years returned to a Dorset regatta.
Man found guilty of shipwreck salvage offences
A man has been found guilty of marine licensing offences after unlawfully taking tin ingots worth more than £50,000 from a shipwreck off the coast of Cornwall.
Veterans bid to sail around the UK coast starts today!
A team of 38 veterans are setting sail on a 2,000-mile tall ship voyage around the British Isles for the Turn to Starboard challenge.
Win tickets to watch Sailing World Cup medal races in Dorset
Five sets of family tickets (2 adults and up to three children) are up for grabs for the medal race day at the Sailing World Cup, Weymouth & Portland on…
Three rescued from sinking catamaran after wind turbine collision
One of the three crew suffered a head injury when the catamaran fishing vessel collided with an offshore wind farm turbine.
Murder suspect and 17 ‘illegal immigrants’ arrested at Chichester Marina
A murder suspect and 17 suspected Albanian migrants were arrested after a catamaran was detained at Chichester Marina.
Chris Jacks takes on Great Britain for his first solo sail
Previously the most the 30-year-old had ever sailed single-handed was for an hour on the River Mersey.
Hundreds of venues Push the Boat Out across the UK
From 14-22 May, sailing clubs and centres are inviting their local communities to get out on the water at free or low cost ‘have a go’ taster sessions
Sir Steve Redgrave to open Poole Harbour Boat Show
Former British rower and five-time Olympic gold medallist, Sir Steve Redgrave CBE will officially open the 2016 Poole Harbour Boat Show, on Friday May 20.
C&N Marinas to re-design St Katharine Docks, London
In addition to starting operation at St Katharine Docks, London, Camper & Nicholsons are also creating an entirely new marina in Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
Suspected migrants rescued in dinghy off Dover coast
The two Iranian men on board were assisted by a Dover RNLI lifeboat crew and then handed to immigration officials by Kent Police for questioning.
Solo sailor swam ashore after catamaran capsize
After capsizing the sailor quickly became exhausted swimming to the beach and was pulled clear from the waves by members of the public.
60mph winds warning for SW coast of England
Strong winds of up to 60mph will coincide with high spring tides on Sunday, leading to large waves and spray affecting some coastal areas
Plymouth mooring fee price rise reduced and postponed
A ‘huge hike’ in mooring fees has been postponed and reduced following negotiations between sailing clubs and mooring representatives and Plymouth City Council