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Orca encounters on boats: what you need to know
Katy Stickland talks to marine scientists, sailors and The Cruising Association to find out the most effective way to safely sail the Atlantic Iberian Peninsula
Jet skier cautioned under new water safety law after he forced a ferry master to take evasive action
A jet skier in his 20s has been cautioned by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency after his actions forced a ferry master to take evasive action in Cowes Harbour
Investigation underway after sailing couple – Brett Clibbery and Sarah Packwood – found dead in their liferaft
Brett Clibbery and Sarah Packwood left Halifax on their GibSea 42, Theros to sail across the Atlantic to the Azores. They were discovered on 10 July in their liferaft, after…
Meraki: a new film about defying the odds to race across the Atlantic in a homebuilt 5.8m boat
Meraki is a new film documenting Keith Oliver's build of his Globe 5.80 and his 3,600nm race across the Atlantic. Katy Stickland speaks to the director, Robert Edmonds
Calor confirms it is increasing its small cylinder capacity
Following years of shortages, Calor has announced it has ordered "a significant number" of 3.9kg propane and 4.5kg butane cylinders
Cornish Crabbers has new owners
The iconic Cornish Crabbers brand has been bought by a team led by Ben Walker of Lagoon Marine. Production will continue in Cornwall
Baltic searching for adventurers to test their lifejackets
Baltic is looking for crew to test their new range of Baltic Environmental Initiative lifejackets. Applications need to be made by 20 July 2024
Premier Marinas aims to become UK’s greenest marina chain
Premier Marinas has now installed 3,630 solar panels to help power its buildings and boatyards
August issue – out 4 July
Sailing in squalls? How to protect your rig and sails; DIY rudder checks; How to service your outboard engine; Get the best out of your boat survey; The latest advice…
Missing Plymouth sailor is rescued in France
Missing Plymouth sailor, Paul Easby, who was last seen on 22 June, has been rescued in France, but his friends and family are still appealing for information
Three Brits make it to the final 40 in the 2024 Vendee Globe
Three British sailors - Pip Hare, Samantha Davies and Sam Goodchild - have been selected to race in the 2024 Vendee Globe. The event is limited to 40 skippers
Zhik CST500 Coastal Sailing Smock: tested offshore
Katy Stickland tests the Zhik CST500™ Coastal Sailing Smock during offshore voyages and on day sails
German sportboat builder, Say Carbon Yachts is relaunched
The German boatbuilder Say Carbon Yachts, which filed for insolvency in January 2024, has now been relaunched
Sunsail’s Funding the Future initiative returns to support sailing clubs in the UK
Sailing and yacht clubs across the UK can enter Sunsail's Funding the Future compettion to win up to £6,000. Entries close on 31 July 2024
Arcona yacht sinking: Couple share how they tried to save their boat after the rudder stock broke
Ingmar and Katarina Ravudd tell PBO about the steps they took to save their Arcona yacht after a broken rudder stock punched a hole in the hull, causing the boat…
Scorpion RIBS under new ownership
Scorpion RIBS, which went into administration earlier this year, has been bought by car specialist, Twisted
New national distributor for the Salcombe 600
A new national distributor has been announced for the Salcombe 600 launch
Wind, Tide & Oar film review: “An evocative exploration of engineless sailing”
Katy Stickland reviews the new film, Wind, Tide & Oar, which explores the experience of engineless sailing and its impact on the sailors who have chosen to sail by the…
Summer issue – out 6 June
Troubleshoot engine problems at sea, the 30 best ways to get afloat if you don’t have a boat, how to find crew, essential DIY rig care, basic celestial navigation to…