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Motor boats for beginners: Everything you need to know
Looking to get into motor boats? Discover the options available that’ll see you out on the water in no time
Protecting yourself from boat theft
Being the victim of boat theft is a nasty experience so we’ve got our top 10 tips on how to keep both your vessel and your belongings safe
Essential engine checks: Handy tips to make the job easier
Discover the engine checks you need to in order to keep her ticking over nicely
Marine fuel saving tips: Save money and make your boat go further in eight easy steps
We all know that marine fuel doesn't come cheap - these easy to follow tips will save you cash and get the most out of your boat
Boat canvas cleaning made easy
Read our boat canvas cleaning guide and give your boat a quick and cost-effective makeover
Businessman Aaron Brown cleared of manslaughter
A jury at Winchester Crown Court has cleared Aaron Brown of manslaughter by gross negligence following a boating accident at Osborne Bay, Isle of Wight
Family launches Emily’s Code to try and save lives at sea
The parents of the 14-year-old, who drowned after her extra-large lifejacket became snagged on a sinking speedboat, are campaigning for new legislation.
Simple rigging checks for your boat
Keeping a close eye on your rigging is an essential part of boat maintenance and good seamanship
Crew of the Karen were put “at risk” by the actions of Royal Navy submarine crew
A report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch has revealed that the lives of the crew of the Karen were put "at risk" because a Royal Navy submarine command team…
Video: Costa Concordia makes final journey to scrapyard
The final parts of the ill-fated Costa Concordia cruise ship are being cut up and recycled at dry dock no. 4 in Genoa, Italy. It comes more than four years…
Fatal capsize of scallop dredger happened “without warning”
Nearly one year since the sinking of the scallop dredger, JMT, an official investigation has identified a series of safety failings which led to two deaths.
Crew of the sunk Asterix tug “lacked training”
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) says inadequate training is to blame for the sinking of the tug boat, Asterix.
MAIB: Deaths of eight crew on Cemfjord “could have been avoided”
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has made a series of safety recommendations following the capsizing and sinking of the Cemfjord off Scotland.
Cruising the Thames: Kelmscott, Oxfordshire
From quality cuisine to picturesque walks, discover what the idyllic Cotswold village of Kelmscott has to offer
Bayliner recovered from M25 after falling off trailer
Motorists were held up for several hours as recovery crews were drafted in to clear the Bayliner from the busy motorway
America’s Cup World Series descends on Gothenburg
All six of the America's Cup teams are gearing up ahead of this weekend's racing
Working group plans to bring famous QE2 cruise ship home
Councillor Stephen McCabe hopes that the QE2 will once again by moored on the Clyde
Four rescued after yacht in danger of dismasting
RNLI crews were called out to Torr Head on Tuesday to save a yacht from dismasting
Briton arrested in $17.5 million cocaine yacht bust
A British man is one of five arrested after a yacht was used to transport 70 kilos of cocaine to Australia
Dredging company fined £40,000 for unlicensed deposits
Westminster Dredging Company Limited appeared at Plymouth Magistrates court on 21 August