PBO’s unique annual guide features 259 coastal marinas around the British Isles with regional and national price rankings, plus information on the facilities available. Compiled by Laura Kitching
Practical Boat Owner
DAME Award winners at METS
Six category winners were presented with their awards at METS after being chosen from a shortlist of 45 products, whittled down from 116 entries
14 iPad and Android navigation apps tested
Gear test following an explosion in the number of marine navigation apps available for iPad and Android devices in the past few years.
Kintyre to the Treshnish Western Isles
David Rainsbury encounters otters, puffins, Fingal’s Cave and fell-walkers on a leisurely cruise among the glorious Western Isles
Cruising to Brittany and the Channel Islands in a 21ft yacht
Carlton Douglas takes his 21ft Westerly Jouster for a fortnight’s cruise to Brittany and back, with stops in St Helier and Herm on the homeward leg
RNLI launches fundraising children’s Christmas book
The Big Christmas Rescue book by the RNLI can put your child at the heart of a festive rescue
RNLI manager admits defrauding charity
David Shepherd was head of operations at the RNLI HQ when he filed a false invoice for £4,773.60
120 MPs unite in call for full network of Marine Protected Areas
Discussions surrounding a full network of Marine Protected Areas were held on the five year anniversary of the Marine & Coastal Access Act
£5.5million RYA payout to injured powerboater
The mother of injured powerboater Ben Ridd sued the Royal Yachting Association to cover the cost of his care
The 13th International Sailing Summit goes live
International Sailing Summit's ‘Waking up the sailing industry - how sailing needs to modernise, diversify and develop to attract and retain participants'
Photo released of missing sailor
Enquiries continue into the disappearance of missing sailor Leonard King on Sunday
Family’s concern over missing sailor
The missing sailor from Alfriston, East Sussex hasn't been seen Sunday
ARC+ 2014 Sets Sail
ARC+ is part of the World Cruising Club's Atlantic Rally for Cruisers
Bound for the UK: 250 kilos of cocaine seized from yacht in the Caribbean
Two Jersey men arrested after cocaine seized from yacht, estimated street value of £30-40million
Navitus Bay ‘fewer wind turbines’ option announced
Plans have been submitted for a smaller South Coast wind farm scheme with fewer turbines
Cruising Sark – one couple’s guide for PBO
John and Yvonne Robinson put the spotlight on popular anchorages and moorings around Sark
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Bart’s Bash race in Vassiliki, Greece
Sarah Norbury, PBO's Contributing Editor, reports from a thrills and spills Bart's Bash race in Vassiliki, Greece.
How to make cockpit booster seats for more comfortable sailing
Looking for a more comfortable sailing experience, James Brooking builds 'booster' seats for his cockpit
Make your own transom shower fitting covers
Put spice pot lids to a new use with this budget tip to make transom shower fitting covers