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Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
In his latest column, published in the July 2015 issue of PBO, Dave Selby puts leaky windows in the frame.
Official report into fatal yacht and dredger crash
Almost a year after a yachtswoman was killed when her cruiser collided with a dredger off the coast of Felixstowe, the official MAIB report has been published.
Lone sailor rescued after getting in a tangle
A lone sailor was rescued after his yacht's rudder became entangled with fishing gear in rough conditions off the coast of Cornwall.
Life raft challenge under way at Portland Marina
Former soldier Wayne Ingram is spending seven days and nights in the confines of a life raft with just one day's rations
Free boating opportunities at On The Water Day
Free boating and sailing activities at On the Water Day event at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday 29 May from 10am to 4pm, plus a flare amnesty for seafarers
RYA name crew of powerboat crash in Southampton Water
Experienced powerboat racers Peter Dredge and Simon Wood-Power, along with engineer Lee Hurst and Peter's teenage son Simon were involved in Wednesday's crash.
Teen in critical condition after speedboat crash
A teenager is in a 'critical condition' after the speedboat he was travelling in crashed and overturned, just outside the Hamble River
Stricken yacht rescued off the North East coast
Two people were airlifted to safety after their yacht began to take in water and also suffered engine failure, north of the windfarm between Skegness and the River Humber.
Thousands flock to Poole Harbour Boat Show
Thousands of people enjoyed the tall ships, stalls and entertainments during the inaugural Poole Harbour Boat Show.
New anchoring tax in Corsica
Boaters who intend to sail to Corsica are being warned of a new and ‘incredibly expensive’ swinging anchoring tax in public waters – and the signs are that the tax…
Push the Boat Out 2015 starts tomorrow!
This weekend marks the start of RYA Push the Boat 2015 with sailing clubs and training centres across the nation offering free and discounted sailing taster opportunities.
Hoax call sparks search in gale force conditions
A hoax Mayday call led to the launching of Hoylake’s RNLI lifeboat in gale force winds and rough seas.
Paralympic gold medallist set to make waves at Poole Harbour Boat Show
Paralympic gold medallist, Helena Lucas will make a special guest appearance at this weekend’s inaugural Poole Harbour Boat Show.
Tributes paid to speedboat tragedy teen
The family of a teenage girl who died following a fatal speedboat incident in Brixham, Devon, on Saturday, 2 May, have paid tribute to her.
Beale Park Boat Show – half price ticket offer
Beale Park Boat & Outdoor Show 2015 will be taking place from 5 to 7 June, offering the widest variety of boats in one place.
Caledonian Canal reopens after major breach
The Caledonian Canal reopened to all boat traffic today following the completion of repairs to damage caused by flooding.
Helena Lucas is first British athlete selected for Rio 2016
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) have named London 2012 sailing champion Helena Lucas as the first athlete selected to represent ParalympicsGB at Rio 2016.
Official report into the Cheeki Rafiki tragedy
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report into the loss of the British yacht Cheeki Rafiki and its four crew in the Atlantic Ocean.
PBO Ask the Experts Live! success at Beaulieu Boatjumble
Hundreds of visitors to the 38th Beaulieu Boatjumble enjoyed free expert advice and demonstrations at the inaugural PBO Ask the Experts Live! event.