Colman constructed a jury rig after dismasting 700 miles from the finish line. He lasted out his final days on survival rations from his life raft.
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
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April 2017
In the April 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Golden Globe entrant Shane Freeman rescued from dismasted yacht
Australian yachtsman Shane Freeman has been rescued by a Chinese-flagged grain ship after his yacht Mushka was knocked down and dismasted 300NM west of Chile.
Storm Doris will bring strong winds and snow
Batten down the hatches, Storm Doris is expected to bring strong winds, rain and some snow to the UK on Thursday.
Dylan Winter has sold his round-Britain Westerly Centaur Lily-M
The Keep Turning Left filmmaker has 'simply run out of budget'
“Cavalier” skipper who operated at night without nav lights jailed
"The operation of a vessel at night without navigation lights is not only illegal but is a foolhardy and dangerous act. It not only placed his own vessel in danger…
Light buoy fire off the coast of Kent
Whilst on route a further call was received that it was not a craft on fire but the actual light buoy itself.
Vattenfall proposes extension to Thanet offshore wind farm
The Crown Estate has received a request from Vattenfall to explore the award of rights for an extension to Thanet Offshore Wind Farm, off the Kent coast.
VHF Channel changes coming in the year ahead
Boat owners are being informed about VHF channel changes coming in September 2017, by the UK Coastguard.
‘Foolhardy’ boat owner sparks cold water shock warning
The boat owner had swam out approximately 50m in the dark and very cold conditions as he was concerned for the safety of his vessel.
Royal Navy dinghy sailors in new record-breaking bid
Two sailors have been backed by two charities as they plan to break their own dinghy endurance world record.
Four-star floating hotel suites planned for Milford Marina
Pembrokeshire County Council’s planning committee has approved the Port of Milford Haven's application to erect four floating hotel accommodation units
Yacht crew rescued following international long-range rescue
Thirteen British crew and one US national were rescued after their 60ft yacht, the Clyde Challenger, dismasted due to bad weather, in the Atlantic Ocean.
Homecoming celebrations for Alex Thomson after record-breaking Vendée Globe
Former Clipper Race skipper Alex Thomson received a hero’s welcome last Saturday when he returned to his hometown of Gosport after beating the British Vendée Globe record.
Investigation after £50m cocaine found on Norfolk beaches
National Crime Agency officers have been called into investigate the discovery of around 360 kilos of cocaine that has washed up on two Norfolk beaches.
LE James Joyce patrol vessel rescues sailor from sinking yacht
Offshore partrol vessel LÉ James Joyce rescued an Irish yachtsman from a sinking boat in difficult sea conditions, off the south coast of Ireland.
The OCC announces award recipients for 2016
Each year, the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) recognises the outstanding achievements of blue water sailors and brings them to the attention of the sailing community.
Record numbers of three dolphin species recorded off Scotland’s west coast
Record numbers of three dolphin species off Scotland’s west coast recorded by the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust in its 2016 marine research expeditions.
New Western Boat Show to be held in Bristol
The organisers of the Northern Boat Show are launching a Western Boat Show at the heart of the Bristol Harbour Festival, to be held from 21 to 23 July 2017.