The polite but firm approach to idiots who haul on your bow line too soon
Ben Meakins
Falmouth Coastguard coordinates Sri Lanka rescue
Two Brits and a Belgian rescued from 46ft yacht in storm
Is your first aid kit in date?
Common drugs can go off earlier than you think
Geoff Holt is Yachtsman of the Year
Quadriplegic sailor wins YJA award at Trinity House
Big screen for sailing Olympics confirmed
You can watch the action from Weymouth Beach during the games
Noises off!
Don't delay, make sure you investigate any noise at sea
New yacht for Clipper round the world race announced
New modern design is capable of 30 knots
Bilge sensor clogging up with gunk?
Here's an inexpenSIEVE solution!
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections January 2011
Download free pdf of corrections
Yachtsmen concerned over introduction of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel
EU directive's new diesel with biofuel can have detrimental effect on marine engines
Thinking of heading to Biscay this year?
Cruising Association to run seminars on 16th January on cruising Biscay
Cumbria police launch initiative to deter boat thieves
Constabulary-branded replacement engine cowlings hope to stop outboard thefts
Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad About the Boat’ February 2011
Listen to Dave Selby's column from the February 2011 issue of PBO
AIS across the Channel
PBO’s Sarah Norbury tried out AIS on a summer cruise to Brittany. Did it make crossing the shipping lanes any easier?
On an exposed mooring in the winter?
Avoid iced-up cockpit drains
Hayling Island ferry back in service
Ferry failed two successive safety inspections
Dress to keep warm
with this winter sailing tip
Running the engine for a long time?
Check the stern gland periodically
Hamble sailmaker killed in Avalanche
Ex-Olympic sailing coach dies in hospital in France