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Six Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers and staff have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours for their dedication and commitment to the lifesaving charity.

More than 60 Irish and international entries have been received by organisers ahead of this Summer’s Round Ireland Race that gets underway from Wicklow in eight day’s time (Saturday 20 June).
 
The non-stop race is a bienn...

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has revealed that the colourful Peacock has beaten off fierce competition from a colourful cast of species to take the top spot as Britain’s Favourite Butterfly. 

One of the East Coast’s most respected yacht dealerships and brokerages is entering an exciting new chapter, following its acquisition by Morgans Group and the appointment of a new Sales Director to lead the business forward.

The British America’s Cup team, GB1, has collected the keys for its base for the 38th America’s Cup which will take place in Naples in 2027. Construction will now begin at the site in Bagnoli, with work expected to last until this autu...

A crew of 70 wounded, injured and sick (WIS) veterans and serving personnel havecompleted a historic 2,000-mile voyage around the UK in two traditionally rigged tall ships, Spirit of Falmouth and Pellew, after safely returning to Falmouth today (1...

The iconic Round the Island Race is just a month away and there’s still time to be involved.

A new study by scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) has revealed a significant long-term decline in ocean productivity across large parts of the north-east Atlantic. This raises concerns about the future health of marine food webs, fishe...

Singer-songwriter Craig David and pop sensation Jess Glynne will bring star power to this summer’s Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth.

French sailor Charlie Dalin, 2025 Rolex World Sailor of the Year, Vendée Globe record breaker and two-time IMOCA Globe Series winner, has passed away after a battle with cancer.

Marina Port de Mallorca and Marina Port Andratx have once again secured the Blue Flag, the internationally recognised accolade awarded to marinas for outstanding service quality, robust environmental management, high safety standards and a passion...

The 33rd Scottish Traditional Boat Festival returns to Portsoy on 13 – 14 June. This spectacular event celebrates the north-east’s seafaring heritage with a packed programme of boats, music, crafts and food for all the family.

Employees, along with their families and friends, came together to celebrate the pride, skill and craftsmanship behind some of Princess Yachts’ most iconic models at the inaugural ‘Crafted in Plymouth’ Family Boat Show.

Eighty Sea Cadets stepped aboard HMS Belfast for The Big Help Out (6 June), taking part in a unique day of hands-on learning with the volunteers who keep the ship’s stories alive.

Kayaker, diver and maritime heritage advocate Alex Denny is set to undertake an extraordinary unsupported kayak expedition along England’s South Coast to raise vital funds for the Nautical Archaeology Society.

In common with most of the major IMOCA races in recent years, skippers taking part in the Vendée Arctique, which set sail on 7 June, will be deploying weather and climate data-collecting buoys near the Arctic Circle.

Today, on International Dark ’n Stormy Day, the Ancasta Group announced a new partnership with Goslings Rum, the renowned Bermudian producer behind the world-famous Dark ’n Stormy® cocktail.

The Dragon fleet enjoyed a successful weekend at the 2026 Cowes Classics Regatta, where the Dragons formed the largest class at the four-day event. For the Dragon fleet, three days of racing also determined the outcome of the 2026 British Dragon A...

Seawater samples collected by sailors during The Ocean Race Europe 2025 could unlock new insights into ocean hazards, from algal blooms to jellyfish swarms. It comes at a critical time, with shorelines across the Caribbean and beyond continuing to...