French yachtswoman Florence Arthaud was among 10 people killed in a tragic helicopter accident in Argentina
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
The first annual Windermere Boat Show
The first ever Windermere Boat Show will take place from 20 to 22 March 2015
Fan heater warning after boat fire
Boat owners are being warned not to leave fan heaters on when they are away from their vessels, following a fire at St Katharine Docks marina.
Unauthorised mooring to be outlawed at Richmond
Following a four year campaign, Richmond Council will be authorised to prosecute unlawfully moored boats from 13 March 2015.
Towing operation for Lysblink Seaways is under way
A 150-nautical-mile tow of the stricken cargo ship Lysblink Seaways is under way to Inchgreen, Greenock on the Firth of Clyde.
PBO Ask the Experts Live: Schedule confirmed
The talks schedule has been confirmed for PBO's Ask the Experts Live event at Beaulieu Boatjumble.
Plans for UK-wide tidal energy scheme announced
Plans for a fleet of six tidal lagoons across the UK have been unveiled by Tidal Lagoon Power.
Tickets on sale for The America’s Cup World Series, Portsmouth
Free and paid for tickets for the America’s Cup World Series, Portsmouth are officially available from today, Monday 2 March.
Bomb alert at new Cowes breakwater
An explosive device was discovered amongst shingle on the new Cowes breakwater
Dutch chief mate sentenced for fatal yacht collision
A chief mate of a 5,000-tonne dredger who admitted causing a devastating collision off the Suffolk coast, which killed a yachtswoman, has been sentenced.
April issue on sale today!
The April issue of PBO is out in the shops today and it's packed full of tips, advice and reviews
Lysblink Seaways to be towed to sheltered bay
The stricken cargo ship Lysblink Seaways is going to be towed to the safe anchorage of Scallastle Bay ahead of forecast bad weather.
April 2015
In the April 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
In his latest boating podcast, Dave Selby issues a bewildered salute to those splinter group members for whom leaky wooden boats seem to exercise an irresistible appeal...
Yachtsman abandons sinking cruiser
A solo sailor abandoned his yacht after it ran aground and began sinking, near to the harbour entrance of Ardrossan.
Tug boat owner jailed after crew man dies
A tug boat owner has been jailed after his crew member died trying to reattach a tow line in a violent storm.
Grounded cargo ship drags anchor in high winds
The grounded cargo ship Lysblink Seaways has been towed back out to sea after dragging her anchor in high winds.
Greek TPP tax ‘lawful under EU law’
The European Commission considers the Greek TPP tax to be lawful under EU law.
Cargo ship aground at Kilchoan
The general cargo vessel Lysblink Seaways has run aground north of the Isle of Mull, near Kilchoan.
Investigation after fire destroys motor cruiser
An investigation is under way after a fire destroyed a motor cruiser in a marina in Fleetwood, Lancashire.