The Volvo Ocean Race has solved the question of whether its future should be monohull or multihull – by opting for both.
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Editor’s welcome to the July 2017 issue – on sale today!
We examine what the Recreational Craft Directive requirements really mean, and test the traditional tiller pilot against a modern, stabilised version.
Haven’t the foggiest – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
If you can navigate when you can’t see where you’re going, you’re a genius, says PBO columnist Dave Selby
New on-the-water attractions for Southampton Boat Show 2017
Returning for its 49th year, the Southampton Boat Show is planning to get more people than ever before participating in boating and watersports activities.
Huge volume of plastic discovered on remote Pacific Island
Henderson Island, one of the world’s most remote islands in the South Pacific, has been found to be littered with an estimated 37.7million pieces of plastic.
Search for ‘Don’t Panic’ yacht crew called off
The two crew who were feared missing have made contact with North Yorkshire Police to say they are safe and well.
Search for crew as yacht is found aground
An extensive search across the Yorkshire coast is being carried out after a yacht was spotted aground in the early hours of this morning.
Engine failure delays Keith White’s round Britain and Ireland challenge
The Isle of Wight yachtsman aims to become the first disabled sailor to achieve a non-stop round Britain and Ireland voyage.
Boaters urged to report entanglements with poorly-marked fishing gear
New data required to demonstrate the danger of poorly marked fishing gear to recreational boaters
Dismasted yacht sparks mid channel rescue
"The crew of the yacht had managed to free the mast, not an easy task in 30 knots of wind" said Mumbles lifeboat deputy second coxswain James Bolter
All aboard Poole Harbour Boat Show
The event, which starts on Friday 19 May and is part of the Poole Maritime Festival, is promised to offer a marina full of boats and 200+ exhibitors.
Push The Boat Out 2017 starts tomorrow!
Running from 13 May to 21 May, there will be lots of chances to get on the water and try your hand at sailing and windsurfing.
Boaters urged act on the dangers from petrol-engine exhaust fumes
Ignore petrol-engine exhaust fumes inside boats at your peril - it’s indicating your boat may be filling with carbon monoxide, warns the Boat Safety Scheme
Unwell sailor rescued thanks to personal locator beacon
"A great example of how a personal locator beacon, when properly used and registered, can save a person’s life" said UK Coastguard's Aimee Phillimore.
Golden Globe Race sailor Antoine Cousot launches his Biscay 36 ketch Goldstar
2018 Golden Globe Race competitor Antoine Cousot launched his gleaming gold Biscay 36 ketch renamed Goldstar following a major eight-month refit.
Busy shipping lanes could cause seals to suffer hearing loss
Seals may experience hearing loss from underwater vessel noise, according to new research from the University of St Andrews.
Two bodies recovered after search for speedboat
The bodies of two men have been recovered following a rescue operation launched off the south west coast of Scotland.
Mylor Yacht Harbour consulting on extension plans
A consultation process is under way ahead of Mylor Yacht Harbour submitting a planning application for a £1million scheme to create berths for 30 more boats
Exmouth lifeboats rescue lone sailor on ‘unseaworthy’ yacht
"The sailor wanted to stay and fix the leak": RNLI crew advised the boat owner of the "very old" wooden yacht not to take to the sea in the same…
Solent students Go Sail thanks to the 1851 Trust
In the coming months, 2,000 school children will 'Go Sail' thanks to the 1851 Trust, the official charity of Sir Ben Ainslie's Land Rover BAR team.