RNLI urges families to share lifesaving water safety advice as red heat warning issued
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has issued updated guidance as red and amber weather warnings for extreme heat...
Charity in marine sector
Latest articles about charity expeditions in boats, or raising money for marine organisations and / or grants made to marine sector.
Attempt to cross Atlantic in boat ‘size of wheelie bin’ ends after two days
A British adventurer attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean for charity in ‘the world’s smallest boat’ has been rescued...
Nautical Archaeology Society receives largest grant in 50-year history for Sandwich Bay project
The Nautical Archaeology Society has received a £199,060 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a project focused...
British sailor to reattempt solo Atlantic crossing in one-metre boat
British sailor Andrew Bedwell is preparing for another attempt to cross the Atlantic in a vessel he hopes will...
Maine’s Island Institute demos new electric workboat with ePropulsion partnership
A nonprofit and a commercial fishing cooperative has partnered with ePropulsion to put a new high-voltage electric workboat into...
Global Women’s Walk 2026 mobilises marine sector around diversity and education
The marine industry is just a few days away from coming together in a way that transcends borders, titles...
Magenta Project and ClubSwan Racing to tackle access gap in elite sailing
A new partnership between The Magenta Project and ClubSwan Racing will create a pathway for women into elite performance...
World Boating Day 2026 launches new campaign
A new global social media campaign for marine companies, professionals and boating enthusiasts is launching for World Boating Day....
Sail Training International appoints new CEO
Sail Training International has appointed Vanessa Mori as chief executive officer, with the change taking effect immediately. Sail Training...
Wetwheels participation tops 11,000 in record year
Wetwheels Foundation has reported its highest annual activity to date for the period 1 October 2024 to 30 September...
Sailing’s pay gap laid bare: women earn less – and 85% report sexism
A new study has found a 22 per cent gap in daily pay for men and women, with no...
