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Tips for crossing the English Channel
Is there any better feeling than crossing the English Channel in your own boat? Read our guide to crossing the Channel in your own boat below
Cargo ship Britannica HAV’s hull towed following collision with fishing vessel
The hull of Britannica HAV has now been towed to Le Havre following a collision with a fishing vessel in the English Channel on Tuesday (20 March)
Shoreham boat tragedy: MAIB releases report of collision between Vertrouwen and motor cruiser James 2 which left three dead
The MAIB has published a report on the collision between a scallop dredging boat and a motor cruiser, which claimed the lives of three men on 6 August 2017
One man charged after RIB carrying suspected migrants is rescued in English Channel
One of three men arrested for people smuggling has been charged after RIB carrying suspected migrants is rescued in English Channel
Reminder to have the correct communication on board after French boat sends multiple distress alerts
The UK Coastguard received multiple VHF DSC Distress alerts from the French vessel, which had initially suffered engine failure before being repaired
Solo skipper rescued after a sail is caught in the yacht’s propeller
The skipper was sailing from France to Portsmouth when a sail wrapped around the yacht's propeller. He was found off Horse Sand Fort in the Solent
Car carrier Honor anchored outside Southampton following fire
The US-registered car carrier, Honor, is anchored outside Southampton. Watch footage of the assessment team being airlifted to the ship
English Channel record broken by Phil Sharp is ratified
The World Sailing Speed Record Council has officially ratified a new Cowes to Dinard monohull World Record for Phil Sharp and his Class 40, Imerys.
Investigation launched after man goes overboard
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is now investigating the circumstances that led to a commercial fishermen going overboard in the English Channel.