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Peter Burling wins Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards 2017
America's Cup and Volvo Ocean Race sailor Peter Burling has won the prestigious Rolex World Sailor of the Year award
Celebrations as Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust recipients finish Round Britain ’17
More than 125 young people in recovery from cancer took part in Round Britain '17 - a 2,400 mile relay team race around the UK coast
Pictures of the week: Stunning images from the world of boating and yachting
Rossinavi's superyachts Aurora and Endeavour II are on display at the Monaco Yacht Show and Porsche inspired GTT 115 gets its world premiere at the event. and See our pictures of the week
Did you know? 20 Interesting facts about the Southampton Boat Show
From the biggest boat on show to the World Record for the 'largest human image of a boat’, find out some weird and wonderful facts about the Southampton Boat Show, which takes place 15-24 September
Pearls of wisdom: 20 most inspiring sailing quotes ever
We all need some inspiration from time to time. These quotes by sailing legends and enthusiasts have inspired us all at YBW since we launched 20 years ago
Vendée Globe: Le Soufflé du Nord and Kilcullen Team Ireland team up to complete their circumnavigations
Although the skippers of both Le Souffle du Nord and Kilcullen Team Ireland were forced to retire from the 2016-17 Vendée Globe they still plan to complete their round the world voyage
Luke Patience named Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust’s newest ambassador
Olympic sailor Luke Patience joins the likes of Shirley Robertson and Volvo Ocean Race CEO Mark Turner as ambassador for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
5 things in your pocket
Find out what Ellen MacArthur, Helena Lucas and Dee Caffari always have on them! YBW asked professional and amateur sailors what they kept in their sailing jacket pocket when they are out on the water.
Another new yacht for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is to receive another specially adapted yacht which will be used to improve the lives of young people recovering from cancer
New yacht for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in Scotland
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has bought its first yacht based in Scotland, following support from players of the People's Postcode Lottery.
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust named official charity of The Transat bakerly
With just a month to go until the start of The Transat bakerly, OC Sport has announced The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust as the official UK race charity.
Round the Island Race entries open
Entries for the annual one day race open on 15 January with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust confirmed as its official charity for the fifth consecutive year.
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust: sailing back to health
Read the story behind Dame Ellen MacArthur's cancer trust and what it means to the kids in recovery from cancer that it aims to help.
Yachtsman of the Year award: cast your vote
There are just a few days left to vote for the 2015 Yachting Journalists’ Association’s prestigious Yachtsman of the Year award.