Ben Meakins
Construction of new Cowes breakwater to start at Easter
Cowes to become a 'true sheltered harbour' once £7 million breakwater is built
How to test an old VHF antenna and cable
A reader's question about testing a VHF antenna and coaxial cable answered by one of PBO's experts
Sealing a hull-to-keel joint
A reader's question about sealing a keel root answered by one of PBO's experts
Boat insurance – 10 essential questions to ask your insurer
Make sure you're covered
RNLI announces apprenticeships to build next-generation lifeboats
New all-weather lifeboat centre in Poole will take on 6 apprentices a year
Reef early when sailing downwind
It seems light until you turn around!
Second tranche of Marine Conservation Zones announced
Defra announces the 37 English sites under consideration for inclusion in consultation
De-craze a compass bowl
Can't see your compass card for UV damage?
Got an e-Reader for Christmas?
It's a good practical tool on board, too....
PBO’s lazy guide to laying up
What's essential and what's not? Find out here...
Sailing in Strong Winds – bearing away
You won't be able to bear away unless....
Squib builder’s licence revoked as moulds go missing
RYA seeks to broker a meeting between builder and class in Squib dispute
Spill-free refuelling
Don't spill a drop
Tips for a Spinnaker broach
Don't lose your head in a broach... Keep hold of the guy!
Lifting out quickly and easily
Clearly mark the lifting points on the hull of your boat
Save your pockets!
Winch handle pockets degrade over time and end up looking dirty and messy – so stick them on with industrial-strength Velcro and keep them down below when the boat’s not…
Dyneema eye splice
Splicing an eye in hi-tech Dyneema rope is a slightly different process than for polyester braid, demonstrated in PBO August 2013, although the principle is very similar.
When installing transducers
Give the o rings a smear
Video: Top-coating the PBO Project Boat
We paint the hull and deck of our Snapdragon 23 with two-pack polyurethane topcoat