How to read the skies: Clouds and what they mean when sailing?
PBO TESTED – Sea anchors: Which could save your life?
PBO TESTED – 9 waterproof cameras: A PBO test team gets snap-happy
PBO Project Boat – Converting to slab reefing: Upgrading Hantu Biru’s rig with a new gooseneck, sail controls and more
Mastering long-keelers in astern: With a reputation for wilfulness astern, how do you let your boat know who’s boss?
Modern small cruisers: Second-hand 20 to 23ft boats that still look right up to date
Engine overheat?: A get-you-home fix
Restoring a classic Hillyard: How the Commodore of the Hillyard Owners’ Association refurbished a 13-tonner
PBO TESTED – Faurby yachts on test: Probably the best Scandinavian boatbuilder you’ve never heard of
DIY laser shaft alignment: PLUS… Fit a flexible drive
Epoxy-repair a Mirror dinghy: Using techniques for gluing, filleting, fairing and sheathing with epoxy
Dealing with rudder failure: After first-hand experience, a sailor resolved to help others cope with this problem
The bright lights of Brighton: Visiting Britain’s biggest marina
Sailing a 21-footer to Brittany: A reader cruises from the Isle Of Wight to Brittany and back in his Westerly Jouster
Boost battery power: …and arrive single-handed with no fuss, PLUS more projects and tips
Ideas for chopping boards: Tips from the PBO Sketchbook
Make a trestle: Useful for a variety of practical jobs when working on or around the boat
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Waiting for the tide: PBO editor David Pugh welcomes you to the magazine – sign up for David’s free monthly e-newsletter at: http://bit.ly/11uIqnM
Columnist Dave Selby: Congratulations! You’ve made it all the way to the starting line
Columnist Sam Llewellyn: Tales of terrible trailers, the scourge of small-boat owners
Monthly musings from Andrew Simpson: How the Canaries can help to alleviate those winter sailing blues
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News: Coastguard changes and what you need to know, cannabis yacht trio jailed, a tribute to David Thomas… and more
Regional news: Sunseeker job losses, new marina for Cobh, Scottish offshore wind project planning consent… and more
Readers’ letters: your views
Ask the experts: Assessing and treating osmosis and gelcoat crazing, correcting mast bend – and more reader queries answered
New gear: PBO looks at Christmas gift ideas for skippers and crew alike
Trizonia and Galaxidi: A couple of gems in the Gulf of Corinth