Gosport
Alex Thomson is named patron of charity Oarsome Chance in Gosport
Sailor Alex Thomson announces charity support of Oarsome Chance Foundation and officially opens its new facility at St Vincent Sixth Form College in Gosport
Premier Marinas to invest £11M in their marinas over the next 12 months
Premier Marinas will invest £11M in their marinas across the South Coast, with £7.5M to be spent on the redevelopment of Noss on Dart
GAFIRS assist two struggling sailors in The Solent
Two sailors were pulled to safety by GAFIRS rescuers after their dinghy capsized in The Solent
Vendée Globe star Alex Thomson to open Gosport Marine Festival
One of Britain's most successful ocean racers, Alex Thomson, will be officially opening the Gosport Marine Festival on Saturday (27 May)
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
Alex Thomson confirms 2020 Vendée Globe bid
After getting permission from his wife, British skipper Alex Thomson has announced that he will challenge for the 2020 Vendée Globe
Teenage sailor with head injuries rescued from The Solent
The 17-year-old boy hit his head after falling out of his Laser dinghy in Stokes Bay on The Solent. He was rescued by the independent Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS)
Major search in the eastern Solent after equipment found
Coastguard teams and the Gosport Independent Lifeboat took part in a major search of the eastern Solent after equipment was found floating in the sea
Ocean Youth Trust South’s Prolific is relaunched after refit
Following a 12-month refit, Ocean Youth Trust South's newest sail training vessel, Prolific has been relaunched.
End of an era: British Kiel Yacht Club boats are transferred
As the British Kiel Yacht Club is wound up, its boats have been transferred to the Joint Services Adventurous Sail Training Centre (JSASTC) in Gosport.
Marine sector calls for better transport links to Gosport
Gosport Marine Scene, which represents more than 160 businesses in the area, is severely criticising the transport plans for the Solent area.
Dee Caffari launches two new GAFIRS lifeboats
The Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service now has two new lifeboats to carry out its lifesaving work following a generous legacy from a supporter.