Charlestown Harbour: A Tale of Storms, History, and Hope
The night of the 29th of September, 2024. Charlestown, Cornwall was battered by severe storms, bringing high winds and powerful waves. The harbour’s lock bore the brunt of the sea’s onslaught and sustained significant damage.
Breaking the Waves: The Trailblazing Women of the Panama Canal
While the construction and operation of the Panama Canal has been long and complex, a particularly interesting thread in its history is the often-overlooked but hugely significant role of Panamanian women in its operation, especially throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
The Tragedy of the Yacht 'Ftera': A Cautionary Tale
One idyllic summer morning in 2025, the folks in Dawlish woke up to a spectacle on their shores: a small yacht, gently but firmly dumped on the sand at Boat Cove. It was an odd sight, but the story behind it turned out to be even stranger.
Great Britain's ‘Emirates GBR’ SailGP team’s dramatic win at Sydney Harbour.
Great Britain won the SailGP event in Sydney, Australia, marking their first win of the 2025 season at the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix; the victory came after a close final race against the home team, Australia and Canada.
A History of Boat Cove, Dawlish in Devon
A History of Boat Cove, Dawlish in Devon. Read the tale of Dawlish’s fishing industry since the 16th century until today, where fishermen worked from Dawlish beach and moved to Boat Cove after the arrival of the railway.
The Busy and Challenging Port of Teignmouth in Devon
The Port of Teignmouth is an important hub for Southwest trade and a hive of commercial activity, but navigating its waters is no easy feat.
France's Violette Dorange is the youngest-ever finisher in the Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race
Violette Dorange completed her first Vendée Globe race at 10:39hrs (UTC) Sunday 9 February, becoming the youngest ever finisher on the solo round the world race at the age of 23. Dorange takes 25th place after 90 days, 22 hrs, 37 minutes at sea.
Royal Navy Pilots Rescue Hostages During Unique Training with Dutch police
Royal Navy pilots were involved in hostage rescues in the North Sea during boarding operations with Dutch allies as part of intensive mission training.