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Superyacht owners fall for World War II relics

Rapper 50 Cent shares a lust for military treasures

SuperYachtWorld, 25 February 2010

50 new superyacht berths for Gibraltar

New investment into marina boosts Ocean Village

SuperYachtWorld, 8 February 2010

ISS elect new Board of Directors

Read the full list of directors here.

SuperYachtWorld, 8 February 2010

New superyacht refit facility for Porto Montenegro

Compositeworks to provide a state-of-the-art repair and maintenance suite

SuperYachtWorld, 1 February 2010

Italcraft launches latest take on the 'open' concept

New Italcraft 90 represents a 'truer' reflection of the original 'open' concept

SuperYachtWorld, 21 January 2010

Platinum Yachts merged in cost cutting move

The Platinum Yachts arm of Drydocks World (DDW), a division of debt plagued Dubai World has been merged with the group's Shiplift business.

SuperYachtWorld, 11 January 2010

Mustang to enter superyacht market

Having seized the opportunity to buy the 23.5m (77ft) and 26.5m (87ft) moulds from Warren Yachts earlier this year, Mustang is now developing its plans to serve this new sector of the international yachting market.

SuperYachtWorld, 14 December 2009

First superyacht auction launched

A new method of selling superyacht is to open to the general public on 1 January 2010 — an open auction.

SuperYachtWorld, 14 December 2009

Isle of Man Yacht Forum names new officers

The UK's Isle of Man Yacht Forum, which works to promote local companies that are involved with the superyacht industry, has appointed new officers who will stand for a two-year period before new elections are called.

SuperYachtWorld, 23 November 2009

Marina boost for Istanbul

Ten new marinas are planned to be developed around Istanbul over the next five years.

SuperYachtWorld, 27 October 2009

New superyacht facilities for US

The list of superyacht marinas in the US is being boosted with new facilities in Seattle and Palm Beach.

SuperYachtWorld, 27 October 2009

Win a bottle of Pusser's Rum!

Charles Tobias the Pusser's Rum distiller, has given us a bottle of his excellent rum to give away.

Classic Boat, 21 October 2009

iShares ends association with sailing series

Extreme Sailing Series is confirmed for 2010 with new title sponsor negotiations underway

Press Report/Yachting World, 20 October 2009

Thieves wreck lifeboat station

Thieves have 'totally wrecked' one of the RNLI's busiest lifeboat stations.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 20 October 2009

Chichester small boat auction under way

Buyers invited to submit postal bids after viewing online catalogue

Practical Boat Owner, 20 October 2009

Jessica Watson failed to notice ship at 1 mile

Bulk carrier Silver Yang took avoiding action

Practical Boat Owner, 20 October 2009

Im-moo-vable object stolen in Truro

Cow stolen from King Harry Ferry company

Practical Boat Owner, 19 October 2009

World Heritage Site and historic ship in administration

Morwellham Quay and its historic ship have run out of funds

Sarah Stirling, Classic Boat, 19 October 2009

Two weeks left to vote for Restoration of the Year

The deadline for nominations for our award is 2 November

Steffan Meyric Hughes, 19 October 2009

Get some original marine art on your boat

Top marine artist exhibiting new range

Motor Boat and Yachting, 19 October 2009

Rolex Middle Sea Race: too close to call for Leopard

Mike Slade's ICAP Leopard is still in touch with the course record, but it's slipping away

Press Report/Yachting World, 19 October 2009

£5 million for seaweed power

Seaweed and boats could forge a better relationship...

Robin Gates, Classic Boat, 19 October 2009

Tall Ships in SOLAS protest

This September, 29 Tall Ships gathered in Denmark to protest against SOLAS regulations

Steffan Meyric Hughes, 19 October 2009

Jessica Watson is off

16-year-old Australian schoolgirl starts her solo around the world attempt

Press Report/Yachting World, 19 October 2009

Liverpool salutes Nelson

Celebrate in costume - read more here

Motor Boat and Yachting, 19 October 2009

Defending champion loses out in China

Sami Selio holds off Jay Price for a narrow victory in the Chinese GP

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 19 October 2009

Flares save anglers in Solent capsize

Three men recovered from Solent after dinghy turns over

Practical Boat Owner, 19 October 2009

Cappellini back in form

Nine time world Formula 1 champion wins in China

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 18 October 2009

South Coast Marathon proves a success

New BPRC event shows healthy support for a return to genuine offshore racing

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 18 October 2009

Boating in the round with new iREV design

Motor boating may take a whole new shape with the international launch of the donut boat.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 17 October 2009

A one-minute film to save our seas

Watching this film will help to raise awareness of the rapidly-increasing problem of plastic in our seas

Steffan Meyric Hughes, 16 October 2009

Spot the difference with Motor Boats Monthly

Can you spot the 10 differences between this week's two photos of Venice?

Motor Boats Monthly, 16 October 2009

The best boating pictures from around the world

Making the news this week: US authorities having a little too much fun, a ship made partly from steel from the World Trade Centre and autumn arrives

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 16 October 2009

New marina in Brittany

Old drying harbour converted into modern marina

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 16 October 2009

Rolex Middle Sea Race: Leopard wants treble

ICAP Leopard is set to tackle second leg of historic treble as it prepares for Middle Sea Race

Press Report/Yachting World, 16 October 2009

British yacht in record Uruguay cocaine seizure

Biggest ever haul for Uruguayan authorities found at marina near Montevideo

Practical Boat Owner, 16 October 2009

Moving tribute to Royal Oak

Lifeboats joined a Royal Navy minehunter in Scapa Flow to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the sinking of the battleship Royal Oak

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 15 October 2009

Poole and Dartmouth Used Boat Shows this weekend

16-18th October at Cobb's Quay and Darthaven marinas

Practical Boat Owner, 15 October 2009

South Coast Marathon attracts worthy offshore fleet

Saturday's offshore event winds up successful offshore season

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 15 October 2009

British hopes rest with Jelf brothers

Strong competition for world Formula 2 title in Bahrain

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 15 October 2009

Growing commercial interest in Formula 1

Multi-national sponsors playing a major role in international circuit racing

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 15 October 2009

Geoff Holt to cross Atlantic unassisted

Record breaking sailor Geoff Holt hopes to become the first quadriplegic to cross Atlantic solo

Press Report/Yachting World, 15 October 2009

Charter for Charity with Mustang sailing

Sailing school contributes to veterans' charity with bargain charter offer

Practical Boat Owner, 15 October 2009

Hercule Poirot greets East Coast smacks in London

Four East Coast oyster smacks sailed into London on 9 October, in traditional boat version of the Beaujolais Race. David Suchet was there.

Steffan Meyric Hughes, Classic Boat, 15 October 2009

Extreme Sailing Series Asia announced

OC Events announce creation of Extreme 40 Sailing Series Asia - staged between November and March

Press Report/Yachting World, 15 October 2009

Americas Cup: Ras al-Khaimah is safe

Ras al-Khaimah advisor files brief to NY Supreme Court opposing BMW Oracles claims RAK is not safe

Press Report/Yachting World, 15 October 2009

Lifeboat station in danger

Blyth lifeboat crew have warned that their station may be forced to close unless funds can be found to meet annual running costs

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 14 October 2009

City of Adelaide sit-in

Councillor stages protest to save stricken clipper

Classic Boat, 14 October 2009

Rothschild afloat

David de Rothschild to sail across Pacific

Sarah Mortimer, 14 October 2009

BMW Oracle Now Powered

Following three weeks of modifications, the challenge's America's Cup trimaran now has power

Yachting World, 14 October 2009

Drowned skipper wasn't wearing lifejacket

Andrew Short died in Australian racing accident

Sarah Mortimer, 13 October 2009

Wally's amazing WHY project

Wally have teamed up with fashion house Hermes to produce one of the most extraordinary motor yachts of the century

David Glenn/Yachting World, 13 October 2009

Free engine tuning Q&A with David Vizard

Tuning legend to conduct free talk

Jack Haines, 13 October 2009

New no-anchor zone in Studland Bay

Voluntary no-anchor zone created

Sarah Mortimer, 13 October 2009

RIP Crealock

WIB Crealock dead

Sarah Mortimer, 13 October 2009

Shockwave survivor recalls accident

Surviving crewman describes the moment his skipper was swept overboard without a lifejacket

Press Report/Yachting World, 13 October 2009

iShares Cup: Oman Sail Masirah champions

It comes down to the last leg of the last race on the last day in Almeria, Spain

Press Report/Yachting World, 13 October 2009

RYA Dinghy Show dates announced

Alexandra Palace event to take place over weekend in March

Practical Boat Owner, 13 October 2009

Brunswick Europe announce new Vice President

Steve Coultate of Sealine to be new VP

Jack Haines, 12 October 2009

Ainslie wins gold in Bermuda

Argo Group Gold Cup won by Team Origin

Sarah Mortimer, 12 October 2009

Fence hampers Mistley Quay rescue

Residents breach barrier to enable lifeboat to land

Classic Boat, 12 October 2009

Boxing Kangaroo hops back to Oz

The flag of America's Cup legend Australia II heads home

Sarah Mortimer, 12 October 2009

Top yachtsman warns teenager of 'fatal' voyage

Watson, 16, warned: give up solo round-the-world bid

Sarah Mortimer, 12 October 2009

Lively Lady returns to Alan Priddy

Portsmouth City Council pass her over

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 12 October 2009

Do you know this voice? Hoax call recorded

Exmouth RNLI shout sparked by hoax call to Brixham Coastguard - recording released

Practical Boat Owner, 12 October 2009

Mystery of missing MOB

British yachtsman lost in Pacific

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 12 October 2009

TP52 World Championship: Matador wins

Matador trump Quantum Racing on countback to win the title after a breathtaking final day

Yachting World, 12 October 2009

Exmouth lifeboat scrambles for hoax call

Exmouth RNLI lifeboats launch for swimmers in difficulty turns out to be a hoax call

Practical Boat Owner, 12 October 2009

Two dead in Australia

Two sailors tragically die while racing maxi yacht off New South Wales coast

Press Report/Yachting World, 12 October 2009

Ainslie Gets Gold

Team Origin's Ben Ainslie and crew win the Argo Group Gold Cup in Bermuda

Yachting World - Press Report, 11 October 2009

Fatal Australian boating accident

Andrew Short and Sally Gordon drowned in Flinders Islet Race

Yachting Monthly, 11 October 2009

In search or world speed record

British designer's bid to beat record

Yachting Monthly, 11 October 2009

New yacht hotel for Docklands

A huge new floating yacht-shaped hotel is to be moored in London's Docklands.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 9 October 2009

Scotland Boat Show weekend

Scotland's Boat Show takes place this weekend at Inverkip on the River Clyde

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 9 October 2009

Domino effect at Maldon Town Regatta

This is what can happen when you fail to moor securely on a falling tide...

Peter Smith, 9 October 2009

The best boating pictures from around the world

Making the news this week: two very determined school kids defy the floods, plus some hungry humpbacks fight for dinner

Sally Coffey / Motor Boats Monthly, 9 October 2009

Spot the difference with Motor Boats Monthly

Can you spot the 10 differences between this week's two photos of the Seafarer 5 echo sounder?

Motor Boats Monthly, 9 October 2009

Listen to Dame Ellen on BBC's Desert Island

Tune in to BBC iPlayer for one week after this morning's broadcast

Practical Boat Owner, 9 October 2009

TP52 World Championship: day two

Artemis emerge with only the slimmest possible lead after four races

Press Report/Yachting World, 9 October 2009

Huge Support for Round Britain & Ireland 2010 Race

Celebrating the launch of a classic race

Yachting Monthly, 9 October 2009

Jewel of Muscat: Oman project nears completion

Oman sailing project sees ninth Century ship reconstructed using only ninth Century techniques

Press Report/Yachting World, 9 October 2009

Mini Transat 6.5: fast towards Cape Verde

Strong winds delivery more speed for the 'Mini' fleet

Press Report/Yachting World, 9 October 2009

RYA appoints new chief

The RYA has appointed Sarah Treseder as its new Chief Executive

Press Report/Yachting World, 8 October 2009

New chief exec for Royal Yachting Association

In time for more success at 2012 Olympics in Weymouth

Practical Boat Owner, 8 October 2009

RYA names new chief executive

Sarah Treseder comes from a private events company, and is a lifelong sailor

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 8 October 2009

UK sailing area under airport threat

Shiekhs to invest in Heathrow-on-Sea

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 8 October 2009

TP52 World Championship: day one

Quantum Racing lead the Russians by a single point

Press Report/Yachting World, 8 October 2009

Ancasta to stop selling Bavaria motorboats

Nine-year relationship between Ancasta and Bavaria to come to an end on 31 December

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 8 October 2009

New RYA boss is Sigma 33 sailor

RYA announce new chief exec

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 8 October 2009

Historic ships seeking skilled workers

Heritage vessels to be saved in UK regions

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 8 October 2009

MacArthur's fight against oil

Pique oil

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 8 October 2009

Lifeboat Tea aims high for the RNLI

The RNLI is hoping tea-lovers everywhere will raise a cup and help it raise funds by buying the newly branded Lifeboat Tea

Sally Coffey / Motor Boats Monthly, 7 October 2009

New monicker for Birmingham boat and caravan show

National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Show has been rebranded the Boat & Caravan Show

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 7 October 2009

Sailrocket to make final attempt at speed record

Vestas Sailrocket are back in Namibia for one more crack at the outright speed sailing record

Press Report/Yachting World, 7 October 2009

PBO supports Sailability fundraising effort

November issue on sale now includes freepost envelope for recycling

Practical Boat Owner, 7 October 2009

Britain opens first 'school of the sea'

Idea copied from Brittany

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 7 October 2009

Maryport Marina gate failure - photo gallery

Severe conditions caused disastrous gate failure at marina - dozens of boats damaged and sunk

Practical Boat Owner, 6 October 2009

Sun's up for Sunsail

Best ever year for charter company

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 6 October 2009

Captain Cook's logs could hold key to climate research

Observations to help trace changing weather patterns

Practical Boat Owner, 6 October 2009

Save a sailor from a storm with a teacup

Lifeboat Tea to raise £200,000 a year for RNLI

Practical Boat Owner, 6 October 2009

Alinghi 5 arrives at America's Cup Village

Alinghi 5 arrives at Al Hamra in Ras Al Khaimah - the 33rd America's Cup Venue

Press Report/Yachting World, 6 October 2009

Wave decimates Maryport Marina in Cumbria

At least 10 boats have been damaged by a 6ft wave that swept into Maryport Marina after the marina's gates failed.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 5 October 2009

Harken reinvent the winch

Deck gear company announces 'revolutionary' winches

Practical Boat Owner, 5 October 2009

Team Origin enters Louis Vuitton regatta

British America's Cup sailing team have confirmed its entry in the new Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta

Press Report/Yachting World, 5 October 2009

Steve White to sell Open 60

Vendee Globe boat on the market

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 5 October 2009

Nine sign for Velux 5 Oceans

Big interest in race year before start

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 5 October 2009

Homeless man gets job in marine trade

Sailing brings hope to drug-taker

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 5 October 2009

Wave sinks boats in UK marina

Lock gates fail

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 5 October 2009

Dismasting of burning yacht

See more extraordinary images of the yacht on fire in Turkey

Yachting World, 5 October 2009

Alinghi responds to Oracle's rejection

'Tiger Woods plays in the UAE every year,' says skipper Brad Butterworth

Yachting World, 5 October 2009

Voiles de Saint-Tropez ends on high

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez finishes at the weekend with the most exciting day of racing

Press Report/Yachting World, 5 October 2009

Ellen gives up ocean racing... for now

MacArthur to campaign to save the planet

Practical Boat Owner, 5 October 2009

Will Dame Ellen try for world record again?

Dame Ellen Macarthur is asked whether she would like to retain the solo round the world record

Press Report/Yachting World, 5 October 2009

MacArthur gives up ocean racing

Ellen MacArthur becomes eco-warrior

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 5 October 2009

Bavaria re-structured

Plan to deal with debt organised

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 5 October 2009

Helicopter reports near miss with ship

A helicopter pilot has reported having a near miss with a kite flown from a ship.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 3 October 2009

EGNOS launched to improve EU GPS accuracy

The much-anticipated EGNOS system is now live

Practical Boat Owner, 2 October 2009

Spot the difference with Motor Boats Monthly

See if you can spot the 10 differences between these two pictures of Marino's APB, tested in November's MBM (out 15 October)

Motor Boats Monthly, 2 October 2009

The best boating pictures from around the world

Making the news this week: drug smugglers, a hot air balloon travelling up the Thames and an ancient lavatory

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 2 October 2009

World rally sign-up

Sailors sign up for Blue Water rally

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 2 October 2009

Olympic hopefuls photo exhibition

Top snaps of UK's top sailors

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 2 October 2009

America's Cup venue illegitimate and unsafe

Coutts' Cup team rejects the Cup venue for 33rd America's Cup

Yachting World, 2 October 2009

Najad workforce cut again

Redundancy for 25 workers as slump continues

Yachting Monthly, 1 October 2009

BMF lobby Labour

BMF and RYA at Brighton

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 1 October 2009

Rally Portugal opens

The rally which takes yachts to the Med

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 1 October 2009

Alinghi arrive in Ras al Khaimah

Alinghi 5, two masts, seven support vessels and 20 containers have arrived safely in the United Emirates

Press Report/Yachting World, 1 October 2009

Teen solo sailor Jessica Watson admits blunders

Queensland accident investigators leak critical report about collision with tanker

Practical Boat Owner, 1 October 2009

Yacht catches fire in Turkey

A fire on board superyacht in Turkey is hard to contain. Images courtesy of Captain Jon Anson

Yachting World, 1 October 2009

Bankers and Bain lose a billion on Bavaria

Private equity buyout by Bain Capital in 2007 fails to profit bankers

Practical Boat Owner, 1 October 2009

Victory team set to collect sixth European title

Fazza only needs to finish in the lead pack to succeed

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 1 October 2009

New Course for Transat Jacques Vabre

A new course for this years TJV will take the double-handed crews across the Caribbean Sea

Press Report/Yachting World, 1 October 2009

Fastnet winners to compete in Sydney-Hobart

For the first time ICAP Leopard and Ran will contest Rolex Sydney Hobart Race in the same year

Press Report/Yachting World, 1 October 2009

Cayard wins RC44 Match Racing

Despite just two days of sailing together as a team, Cayard's Katusha storms into the RC44 class

Yachting World, 1 October 2009

Seven rescued from sinking trip boat

Seven people have been rescued from a trip boat which sank in Lynmouth harbour today

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 30 September 2009

Bavaria up for sale as investors lose millions

Debt package to be organised

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 30 September 2009

Bavaria changes hands after Bain books big losses

Private equity firm walks away after taking £365m hit following purchase of German boatbuilder in 2007

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 30 September 2009

Yachtsman describes his 'hell' in tsunami

Pacific tsunami report

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 30 September 2009

Francis Joyon inaugurates new route

World record holder Joyon is to inaugurate a new 'record' course between France and Mauritius

Press Report/Yachting World, 30 September 2009

Two new TP52 crews for World Championship

10 crews will race in the World Championship off Palma, Mallorca

Press Report/Yachting World, 30 September 2009

Christchurch SC secures moorings worth £800K

Members' rights secured by once-in-a-lifetime deal

Practical Boat Owner, 30 September 2009

Teenager to cross Channel for cancer research

Lost his father last year now he will sail to his memory

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 29 September 2009

Southampton Boat Show highlights

Missed the Southampton Boat Show? Watch the best bits of this year's event in our behind-the-scenes video

ybw.com, 29 September 2009

Sailing schoolboy becomes ambassador for Prince's Trust

Mike Perham to help change broken Britain

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 29 September 2009

Lighthouse bulb for auction

Portland Bill bulb up for £100

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 29 September 2009

Cardiff Marine Village 1st birthday celebration

Join the party at Cardiff Marine Village

Jack Haines, 29 September 2009

World Sailor of the Year

Nominees for the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards are announced

Press Report/Yachting World, 29 September 2009

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez sets sail

300 yachts will participate in the 11th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez

Press Report/Yachting World, 29 September 2009

Bumper show for METS

No Dutch courage required

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 29 September 2009

Nicole Kidman sails van de Stadt classic

Sneak preview of special van de Stadt feature - and 1989 thriller

Ben Meakins, Practical Boat Owner, 29 September 2009

Dover RNLI deflated by weather balloon rescue

Volunteers dash 13 miles offshore after reports of possible capsized boat

Practical Boat Owner, 29 September 2009

Giant Spitfire sculpture for Southampton?

A giant aircraft sculpture may be erected in waters off Southampton's Town Quay in tribute to the great British warplane

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 September 2009

Motorboat tries to rescue yacht on sub barrier

Who says we can't all get along? A great moment in motorboat/yacht relations took place on Saturday outside Portsmouth

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 28 September 2009

METS Marine trade show buoyant despite recession

Record number of exhibitors booked for Amsterdam marine trade show

Practical Boat Owner, 28 September 2009

New CEO for RNLI

Paul Boissier takes over from Andrew Freemantle

Yachting Monthly, 28 September 2009

Exclusive video boat tests from Motor Boat & Yachting

Video tests of the Fleming 65, Goldfish 36, Princess V78 and Sunseeker 80 Yacht

Jack Haines, 28 September 2009

iShares Cup: Gitana Extreme win round 5

Seven different race winners in the iShares penuntimate event makes for some exciting racing

Press Report/Yachting World, 28 September 2009

Morning Light opens at Southampton Boat Show: review

Read PBO's review of Disney's sailing blockbuster

Ben Meakins, Practical Boat Owner, 11 September 2009

RNLI boss stands down

But not before a dip in Poole Harbour

Motor Boat and Yachting, 25 September 2009

Shoretalk: This week's programme now online

British America's Cup team back on track, Matthew Sheahan talks to Sir Keith Mills following Team Origin's major announcement

Yachting World, 25 September 2009

Swine flu fears cancel boat show in Korea

Government demands closure of hundreds of events

Practical Boat Owner, 25 September 2009

RYA chief tied up in knot contest

Getting knotted

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 25 September 2009

Spot the difference with Motor Boats Monthly

See if you can spot the 10 differences between these two photos of a pair of Pursuit sportsfishers

Motor Boats Monthly, 25 September 2009

The best boating pictures from around the world

Making the news this week: topless protesters angry at the cruelty meted out to fish, and a stunning shot of HMS Ark Royal clearing Portsmouth Harbour

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 25 September 2009

MBY boat test videos

MBY drive the stars of Southampton

Jack Haines, 25 September 2009

iShares Cup: first collision

Mike Golding's Ecover is hit by Oman Sail Renaissance, skippered by Loick Peyron

Press Report/Yachting World, 25 September 2009

Volvo Ocean Race: it's official

Italy enters the Volvo Ocean Race as Italia 70, under skipper Giovanni Soldini

Press Report/Yachting World, 25 September 2009

Classics at Cannes

Famed Pen Duick wows the crowds

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 25 September 2009

Alex Thomson announces TJV co-skipper

Alex Thomson will compete with his long-time boat captain Ross Daniel in Transat Jacques Vabre

Press Report/Yachting World, 24 September 2009

Marina photo competition

Marinas as art

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 24 September 2009

Throw Bag safety warning to yachtsmen

Yak throw lines may have rope fault - simple to check

Practical Boat Owner, 24 September 2009

PSP continue support for Southampton Boat Show

Show ends on a high

Motor Boat and Yachting, 24 September 2009

Crewsaver safety line recall

Yak throw lines in danger of parting

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 24 September 2009

Share your voyage details via iPhone

Boating app available

Motor Boat and Yachting, 24 September 2009

How quickly can you tie a bowline?

Competition winner astounds with nimble fingers

Motor Boat and Yachting, 24 September 2009

Rob wins iPod-Touch

MBY man gets lucky

Motor Boat and Yachting, 24 September 2009

Superyacht facility in Southampton

Repair site at Hythe

Motor Boat and Yachting, 24 September 2009

Wedge-shaped superyacht 38m wide unveiled

Plans have been unveiled for a new superyacht almost as wide as it is long.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 24 September 2009

UIM and Professional Powerboat Ass strengthen ties

Six litre Class III cats aimed to swell future Class I fixtures

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 24 September 2009

RYA challenges 'stop and search' powers of cutters

Royal Yachting Association acts after a number of its members complained of being stopped and searched in UK waters by Government patrol craft

Stewart Campbell / Motor Boats Monthly, 24 September 2009

Yachtsmen feel threatened by Border Agency boats

RYA demand explanation from UKBA

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 24 September 2009

12 Metre Worlds in Newport

17 yachts are completing in the 2009 12 Metre Worlds - see images from the first day's sailing

Press Report/Yachting World, 24 September 2009

Shetland Round Britain & Ireland Race launched

Mervyn Wheatley shares his race experiences

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 24 September 2009

First skipper for Velux 5 Oceans

Derek Hatfield throws hat in ring

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 24 September 2009

BladeRun goes international

Dutch franchise opens up new era of light-hearted powerboating

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 24 September 2009

Moitessier's boat leads Clipper fleet

Joshua the red ketch in La Rochelle

Dick Durham, ,Yachting Monthly, 23 September 2009

Sealine SC35 becomes a best seller

Sealine celebrates company milestone

Practical Boat Owner, 23 September 2009

Laser shield for new Abramovich superyacht

Roman Abramovich has installed a laser shield aboard his new yacht to prevent photographers taking intrusive pictures.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 22 September 2009

Volvo Ocean Race: Ericsson out and Fiat in

Ericsson Racing won't take part in the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race, but Fiat enter the fray

Yachting World, 22 September 2009

Birdham Pool dredging scheme

Go-ahead to deepen Chichester jewel

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 22 September 2009

BOR 90 concludes sea trials

The BMW Oracle trimaran has returned from testing to conclude another stage of development

Press Report/Yachting World, 22 September 2009

See video of Nord West sportscruiser test with MBM

See Nord West's two new sportscruiser models - the Sport and SportsTop - playing in the stunning waters of western Sweden

Motor Boats Monthly, 21 September 2009

Two Clipper yachts penalised on first leg

Cork and Hull & Humber given time penalites for course infringements

Practical Boat Owner, 21 September 2009

Thugs petrol bomb boat at Brentford Lock

Eyewitnesses saw flames 20-30ft high

Practical Boat Owner, 21 September 2009

Premier Cru and Lings win championships

2009 Honda Formula 4-Stroke series goes to the wire

Ray Bulman Motor Boat and Yachting, 21 September 2009

Southampton Boat Show figures up on last year

'Cautious optimism' welcomed

Dick Durham, Yachting Monthly, 21 September 2009

Audi Medcup: Team NZ crowned champions

Emirates Team New Zealand win their fourth regatta in a row to become 2009 TP52 champions

Press Report/Yachting World, 21 September 2009

Skandia Sail for Gold: draws to a close

Team GBR win seven medals - two gold, four silver, one bronze

Press Report/Yachting World, 21 September 2009

Royal Launch of New Recycling Initiative

HRH Princess Anne launches a new recycling initiative to help the environment and sailing for the disabled

Practical Boat Owner, 19 September 2009

Bay Ship launches custom-built sport motoryacht

Bay Ship & Yacht has entered the custom-built high performance sports motor yacht market with the launch of Blue Thunder.

Nick Hall / Motor Boats Monthly, 18 September 2009

Frauscher 717 GT

Sumptuous styling from Germany

Jack Haines, 18 September 2009