Sailing in squalls? How to protect your rig and sails; DIY rudder checks; How to service your outboard engine; Get the best out of your…
Practical Boat Owner
Summer issue – out 6 June
Troubleshoot engine problems at sea, the 30 best ways to get afloat if you don’t have a boat, how to find crew, essential DIY rig…
Win tickets to watch Sailing World Cup medal races in Dorset
Five sets of family tickets (2 adults and up to three children) are up for grabs for the medal race day at the Sailing World Cup, Weymouth & Portland on…
Three rescued from sinking catamaran after wind turbine collision
One of the three crew suffered a head injury when the catamaran fishing vessel collided with an offshore wind farm turbine.
Cooking on board – two tasty recipes
Chef David Wells shares two recipes to show how tasty, inventive dishes can be prepared on just one or two gas burners in limited galley space - as demonstrated at…
Reminder for boaters using red diesel abroad
Belgium still a risk for UK boaters using red diesel, warns the Royal Yachting Association
Testing UK response to oil spill in Isles of Scilly
The UK is testing elements of its response to an oil spill incident today and tomorrow by running an equipment exercise on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly.
Murder suspect and 17 ‘illegal immigrants’ arrested at Chichester Marina
A murder suspect and 17 suspected Albanian migrants were arrested after a catamaran was detained at Chichester Marina.
Chris Jacks takes on Great Britain for his first solo sail
Previously the most the 30-year-old had ever sailed single-handed was for an hour on the River Mersey.
Sailor died after his Drascombe Lugger capsized off the Moray coast
A sailor who died after his Drascombe Lugger capsized in a "fierce squall" off the Moray coast has been named.
Blog 2: Dave Selby flees to Sardinia
I’m so daunted by the enormity of Marlin’s Mission I’ve fled to Sardinia to spend a week with friends on a boat before I really get stuck into all the…
American yachtswoman nears end of second solo circumnavigation
It marks 54-year-old Donna Lange's second solo trip around the world in her 28 foot Southern Cross yacht.
July 2016
In the July 2016 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
A racing uncertainty – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Not entirely sure if he has what it takes to become a competitive sailor, Dave issues a treatise on the distinctive apparel, native cunning and persuasiveness of the racing breed
Hundreds of venues Push the Boat Out across the UK
From 14-22 May, sailing clubs and centres are inviting their local communities to get out on the water at free or low cost ‘have a go’ taster sessions
Best forward-looking sonar: 5 units tested
How effective is forward-looking sonar at flagging up shoals and obstacles on the seabed? David Pugh compares the findings from five devices
Explosion and fire aboard sports boat on Hamble River
An explosion and fire aboard a small sports boat on the Hamble River created a 'huge plume' of smoke that could be seen for miles around.
Final four sailors for Rio 2016 Olympic Games named by Team GB
British sailors confirmed for 49er and 470 Men's events in Rio
Transat yacht VandB collides with cargo ship
The Transat yacht VandB has been in 'serious collision' with a cargo ship and suffered damage to its bowsprit and rig - although the skipper is safe and uninjured.
The new PBO project boat is on it’s way!
The new PBO project boat is en route to England from Australia - in pieces of plywood, timber and epoxy.
Recall on Kannad SAFELINK EPIRBs
Kannad Marine has instigated a global recall programme following a problem with the company's SAFELINK Manual and Auto GPS EPIRBs
Multiple yacht rescues over bank holiday weekend
Lifeboat volunteers responded to numerous call outs from yachts around the UK requiring assistance this May bank holiday weekend.