A single-handed sailor was discovered sitting on his yacht's upturned hull, 20 miles off the Co Wexford coast, Ireland.
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
‘Fire on yacht’ alert was hot water pipe steam
A fire scare aboard a yacht turned out to be steam caused by burst hot water pipes.
New regulations on invasive non-native species come into force
Until the UK formally leaves the EU, we still have a legal obligation to comply with EU law and the invasive alien species regulations remain in force.
Jeanne Socrates gears up for another circumnavigation
Another successful circumnavigation would see record-breaker Jeanne Socrates become the oldest person to have sailed around the world non-stop, solo, and unassisted.
Ben Ainslie’s team claim Portsmouth victory in America’s Cup World Series
Britain's chances of winning the America's Cup for the first time were given a boost at the weekend when Sir Ben Ainslie's team topped the leaderboard with a victory on…
Sailfish challenger Dave Selby reaches London on his ‘last legs’
PBO's Dave Selby, who is battling a rare nerve illness, won a tense race against time to sail his 18ft Sailfish to London before his legs gave way.
Sunken boat with keys on board sparks search off Devon coast
An extensive search for a suspected missing boat owner was carried out after a submerged speed boat was spotted off the coast of Torquay, Devon.
Dispute takes New Brighton lifeboat station temporarily off service
A dispute with volunteers over a new training programme and the station’s management has resulted in the RNLI taking New Brighton lifeboat station temporarily off service for several weeks.
The countdown’s on for Cowes Week 2016
The team behind the Swallows & Amazons remake will be among those attending this year's Cowes Week regatta
Yacht ablaze at the entrance to Poole Harbour
Two sailors abandoned their blazing yacht after an engine fire broke out near the entrance to Poole Harbour.
Le Babe motor boat sinks after striking Puffin Island rocks
A motor cruiser sank after running aground on rocks at Puffin Island off the eastern tip of Anglesey, Wales.
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French yacht runs aground on Brehon Tower rocks
A French yacht grounded on Brehon Tower rocks between Guernsey and Herm.
Contessa 26 golden anniversary rally
A rally is being held at Lymington, the home of the Contessa 26, to mark the 50th anniversary of this popular yacht built by Jeremy Rogers.
Swallows and Amazons film remake in cinemas
The remake of Swallows and Amazons, filmed on location in the Lake District, Yorkshire and Scotland, will be in cinemas from 19 August.
Yacht rescue prompts reminder to carry VHF radio at sea
Don't rely on a mobile phone, says RNLI coxswain Mark Kenyon: Without a radio bearing 'a small vessel in rough seas can be a challenging target.'
Guilty verdicts after UK’s biggest ever cocaine seizure
The total weight of the cocaine taken off the MV Hamal was in excess of 3.2 tonnes.
Dave Selby sets sail on Marlin’s Mission
Dave Selby sets sail on his 18ft Sailfish Marlin on a 300-mile voyage to the Southampton Boat show to promote the joys of small boat ownership and raise money for…
August 2016
In the August 2016 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Call for local knowledge ahead of marine planning
The MMO says local, specialist and industry knowledge is critical to developing meaningful and tailored marine plans