Capsized canoeist off Needles calls Dubai for help

• September 10, 2001

A canoeist in trouble off the Needles without a marine VHF used his mobile to call, among others, his father in Dubai for assistance

Water carnival adds fizz to fireworks

• September 5, 2001

Bursledon Regatta firework display set for September 8

Fourth Marine Trade Show this autumn

• September 3, 2001

More than 200 exhibitors at the Marine Trade Show

Battling the breezes at Burnham

• August 27, 2001

Burnham Week, the East Coast regatta based in the sleepy town on the edge of Essex that rounds off the end of the sailing season is once again underway.

Captain Calamity rescued

• August 23, 2001

Stuart Hill, better known as Captain Calamity for his frequent meetings with the Coastguard, has been plucked from the upturned hull of his boat

Blackthorn Falmouth Week 2001

• August 18, 2001

Falmouth Week, a festival of sail, celebrates sailing in all of its forms... Shrimpers and traditional Westcountry work boats mix it with J24s, Sigmas and Flying Fifteens in a case…

Cowes keeps Coastguard on the case

• August 15, 2001

The record entry list for Skandia Life Cowes Week and the mischievous weather that flattened much of it have combined to keep the Coastguard very busy

Yachtsmen set to visit second hand boat mart

• August 7, 2001

Used boat sale fixed for East Coast

European Charter giants to merge

• August 4, 2001

Sunsail and Stardust, both owned by tour operator First Choice, are to join forces under the Sunsail banner

Navtex safety service opens with inshore waters forecast

• August 3, 2001

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) yesterday announced that a new Navtex service dedicated to broadcasting safety information will initially provide an upgraded Inshore Waters Forecast