From the Aston Martin AM37 to the Riva 76 Bahamas, 2016 has seen the launch of some stunning boats and yachts. See which ones have made YBW's top 10 this year
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Pictures: Elan GT5 gets world premier in Paris
Elan Yachts has unveiled its eagerly anticipated luxury performance cruiser, the GT5, at the Salon Nautique de Paris
Video: Classic yacht, Clair De Lune, sinks off the coast of Brisbane
The 1959-built Clair De Lune hit Flat Rock off North Stradbroke Island off the Brisbane coast in Australia. Two men were rescued.
Top 10 yacht pioneers
YBW's list of the top 10 yacht pioneers in the last 100 years. Who do you think should be on the list? We would love to hear your suggestions.
Broken down yacht rescued from Solent shipping lane
Power failure left the 26-foot yacht unlit in the busy Solent shipping lane. The anxious solo skipper was eventually rescued by Cowes RNLI.
Police criticism after yacht is abandoned on a road near Falmouth
Falmouth Police are criticising a sailor who abandoned a yacht on a lane near Mylor in Cornwall after it had fallen off its trailer over the weekend.
Sinking ARC yacht: crew saved
Five crew were evacuated after the BM39 yacht started sinking, just days after starting the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) from Grand Canaria.
Coastguard warning after yachtsman rescued after releasing flares
A solo skipper was rescued by a Dutch merchant ship after his Rustler yacht dismasted off the Cornish coast. He had to use flares to call for help.
Former presidential yacht USS Sequoia can be sold for $0
A judge has ruled that the USS Sequoia can be sold for $0. The former presidential yacht is currently laid up in a Virginia shipyard following a legal dispute over the vessel.
Video: Two Canadians rescued after running aground off Ireland
The 45-foot yacht got into difficulty off the coast of County Donegal in northwestern Ireland. Two Canadians were airlifted to safety.
Lumishore wins NMEA Product Excellence Award for second consecutive year
Lumishore has bagged the prestigious award again, after winning for the first time in 2015.
“Positive” Southampton Boat Show for Spirit Yachts
The Suffolk-based luxury boat builder, Spirit Yachts, is reporting a "very positive" Southampton Boat Show, with strong interest in its new 47CR.
Capsizing yacht danger: Fort William road closed
The A82 through Fort William, Scotland, was closed to assist capsizing yacht
Two rescued after yacht drifts onto rock armour at Rosslare
The yacht suffered major damage after it drifted onto the rock armour at Rosslare Harbour in Co. Wexford, Ireland. The RNLI rescued the two people on board.
J. K. Rowling is selling Johnny Depp’s former yacht for £15m
The Harry Potter author bought the 156-foot yacht in January after she chartered it for a family holiday. The Amphirite was previously owned by Johnny Depp before he sold it to an American shipping magnet.
Video: Dolphins keep a watchful eye over yacht rescue
A pod of curious dolphins watched as two Swanage lifeboats assisted a stuck yacht near Peveril Ledge in Dorset. Watch the video here.
Restoration of Señora sees shipbuilding return to Sunderland
The historic yacht, Señora is being restored to its former glory by a group of apprentices in Sunderland. They will be the first shipbuilding apprentices in the city for decades.
Yacht smashes and sinks in Portland Harbour
The authorities are trying to trace the owner of a yacht which is believed to have broken free from its mooring. It was later found smashed and sunk in Portland Harbour.
Classic yacht, Altricia, will sail again after arson attack
Altricia was the centrepiece of this year's London Boat Show following a three year restoration. Now the yacht is back at Mylor Yacht Harbour after an arson attack.
Video: Lone yachtsman rescued from upturned vessel off Ireland
Watch as a solo sailor, sitting on the hull of his upturned yacht, is rescued around 20 miles off the Co Wexford Coast, Ireland.