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...
Unusual marine stories
Read MIN’s collection of unexpected or dramatic marine news from around the world – many of which are viral.
Includes yachts stuck under bridges, marinas flooding, boats taken for joy rides, houses floated on boats, floating saunas rescuing car owners, concorde hitching a ride on a barge and so many more.
And of course, the unmissable tale of the largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship Götheborg of Sweden, rescuing passengers aboard a small sailing boat that was drifting after losing its rudder.
Watch: Unconscious boater narrowly avoids ferries before dramatic crash onto rocks
A dramatic video circulating online is drawing attention to the dangers of boating under the influence. The footage shows...
Belgian kitesurfer plans solo Atlantic kite crossing
Belgian kitesurfer Koen Darras is planning to become the first person to make a solo kite-powered crossing of the...
How knickers saved rowing adventure for first female pair to conquer Pacific
“Those final few hours were brutal. The wind was pushing us off the channel, and we honestly thought we...
Video: Replica of Christopher Columbus’ ship vanishes beneath the waves
Marigalante, a replica of Christopher Columbus’ galleon (Santa María), which has been used as a tourist attraction for circle...
VIDEO: Brazilian Military Police save injured jaguar from river
A wounded jaguar struggling to stay afloat in Brazil’s Rio Negro has been rescued by the country’s Military Police,...
Former lifeboatman returns after nine-year solo voyage around the world
Barry Perrins, a 68-year-old former lifeboatman from Plymouth, UK, has returned home after completing a nine-year solo voyage around...
Athlete to paddle Atlantic solo to raise awareness of ocean conservation
Michael Walther, athlete and climate advocate, is preparing to undertake a solo, unsupported stand-up paddleboard (SUP) 6,000-kilometre crossing of...
New photos strengthen claim ‘the richest wreck in history’ has been found
For more than three centuries, the Spanish galleon San José, often referred to as the “holy grail of shipwrecks,”...
Two Hollywood A-listers now co-own Australian SailGP team in bonding experience
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have been named as two new co-owners of the freshly rebranded Bonds Flying Roos...
Video: Tourist boat carrying 89 passengers capsizes in Bali
A tourist boat, Tanis, has capsized in Bali with 89 passengers and crew onboard. Initial police reports suggest that...
