Contents: July 2003

• June 13, 2003

His imagination fired by reading Arthur Ransome...

‘Help, I’m not on the train’

• June 13, 2003

RAF helicopter rescue of lost jet-skiers

Jail for bogus sailor

• June 12, 2003

Forged papers sailor poses as master mariner

Over 1,500 Round the Island entries

• June 11, 2003

The Island Sailing Club's annual race round the Isle of Wight is proving as popular as ever, this year with over 1,500 boats lining up for the start on Saturday

Farewell Des

• June 11, 2003

Des Sleightholme, formerly editor of Yachting Monthly has died

Sad farewell

• June 11, 2003

YM looks back at the life of former editor, Des Sleightholme

Double dose of happiness for Clipper Ventures

• June 4, 2003

Ten new yachts are to be built for Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's Clipper Ventures round the world race fleet

Fire aboard in Poole Harbour

• June 4, 2003

A fire aboard a yacht in Poole Harbour has highlighted the need for extra caution around marine petrol engines.

New Manager for Port Solent

• June 4, 2003

Port Solent Marina, the third biggest marina in the country, has got a new manager.

Olympic champions set for Round the Island

• May 30, 2003

This year's Round the Island race which is taking place on 21 June looks set to be a bumper event with over 1,000 boats already signed up.