In the August 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
Deganwy Marina is up for sale
Deganwy Marina, one of the most modern marinas in North Wales is being offered for sale by The Crown Estate, with a guide price of £2,500,000.
Solo sailor’s Mayday call sparks rescue operation
A Mayday call was made from a single-handed 9m yacht that was taking on water seven miles north-west of St Agnes, Cornwall.
New accessible powerboat launched at Weir Wood Reservoir
Two national charities, The Wheelyboat Trust and Young Epilepsy, have launched a new accessible powerboat at Weir Wood Reservoir in East Sussex.
Flotilla in memory of Irish Coast Guard helicoper R116 crew
Sailors are invited to join a Flotilla in Carlingford Lough, Ireland in tribute to R116 - the Coast Guard helicopter that crashed with the loss of four crew lives.
Solo sailor Keith White completes voyage despite set-backs
Single-handed yachtsman Keith White has completed his round-Britain voyage – despite a rescue scuppering the non-stop aspect of his quest
Countdown to Liverpool: Clipper Race plans unveiled
With just under 50 days remaining until the Clipper 2017-18 Race start on 20 August, further details have been unveiled for the festivities in Liverpool.
Round the Island Race 2017 record broken by a minute
A total of 1,342 yachts turned out to compete in Round the Island Race 2017, with the 70ft trimaran Concise 10 achieving a thrilling race record.
Round the Island Race starts tomorrow!
The annual Round the Island Race will be be taking place bright and early tomorrow, with 1,342 yachts expected to sail around the Isle of Wight.
UK Coastguard helicopter makes 500-mile mercy dash to rescue unwell yachtsman
The UK Coastguard search and rescue helicopter made a 530-mile round trip yesterday to rescue a desperately unwell yachtsman in the Atlantic Ocean.
2018 Golden Globe Race – 365 days to start
A year today, up to 30 sailors will embark on a solo circumnavigation in small yachts using paper charts, a sextant and wind-up chronometer to navigate by.
UK boater fined for red diesel in Belgium
PBO and the RYA have received a report from a yachtsman fined €500 for having traces of red diesel in his fuel tank following a Belgian Customs inspection.
Judicial Review supports Brighton Marina licence decision
A decision by the MMO to grant a marine licence relating to development in Brighton Marina has been upheld in the High Court following a Judicial Review.
‘Poor condition’ yacht rescued in the Solent
An 18ft yacht that required assistance in the Solent was described by rescuers as being in a 'poor condition.'
Peter Burling and Emirates Team New Zealand win the 35th America’s Cup
The Kiwi team dominated the 35th America’s Cup finals, winning 8 races to ORACLE TEAM USA’s one race win, to claim the oldest trophy in international sport.
A.S.A.P. Supplies is ‘business as usual’ following acquisition
A.S.A.P. Supplies wish to reassure PBO readers that they will continue to maintain the 'familiar and high quality service' established over 27 years.
Boaters urged to review new proposals for the Exe Estuary
Users of the Exe Estuary are invited to find out more about proposals for new ‘Wildlife Refuge’ areas, formerly known as Voluntary Exclusion Zones.
Two yachts aground assisted by GAFIRS
Two yachts aground in the space of less than 12 hours kept rescuers from an independent lifeboat station busy this weekend.
The Ocean Cleanup’s Pacific Cleanup will start in 2018
The Ocean Cleanup is to start extracting plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch within the next 12 months.
Marina visitors’ berth guide – now online!
A comprehensive guide to where visiting sailors can find hot showers, facilities to top up water tanks and fuel, access Wi-Fi and stock up on supplies, plus the prices charged.