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…
Navitus Bay off the Table
Navitus Bay developers decide not to challenge the decision to refuse consent for the South Coast offshore wind farm
Poole set to host 2017 European Maritime Day
Being the only time this event will take place in the UK, Poole will act as representative to the international maritime community...
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‘Mary’ and ‘Barney’ among storm names chosen by the public
The Met Office and Met Eireann have announced the list of storm names chosen by the public for autumn and winter 2015/16.
‘Mayday’ yachtsman found after extensive search
A skipper whose vessel had lost its rudder off the Isles of Scilly was rescued following an intensive search.
Yachtsman Julian Mustoe: “I’m distressed about losing my boat”
"Just about everything I owned is now at the bottom of the North Sea" says yachtsman Julian Mustoe.
“Miss Isle” sailor Natasha Lambert presented with her British Empire Medal
Teenage disabled sailor Natasha Lambert has been presented with a British Empire medal, awarded for her fundraising in the community
Five British sailors named in World Sailor award shortlist
The diversity of British sailing talent has been acknowledged in the 2015 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year shortlist, with five British contenders in the running...
Sunk yacht Melina stays on the bottom
The 13m yacht Melina of Fleet which hit the Roustel beacon in Guernsey’s Little Russel channel and sank within minutes will remain on the seabed until salvage negotiations are completed…
Disabled yachtsman to embark on round-the-world unassisted voyage
Disabled yachtsman Keith White will be attempting to circumnavigate the globe non-stop and unassisted for charity
Historic Henry V shipwreck found in Hamble River
Historic England is taking steps to protect and investigate a shipwreck in Hampshire that is believed to be the second of four 'great ships' built for Henry V's royal fleet.
Cruising Association celebrates new Greek law that benefits boaters
Boat owners whose yachts are not registered in the European Union, are able to stay in Greece for longer than six months following a campaign against a new law.
16,250 visitors flock to Scotland’s Boat Show
Scotland’s Boat Show 2015 at Kip Marina, Inverclyde broke every previous attendance record, attracting more than 16,000 visitors.
All aboard Scotland’s Boat Show – with PBO Experts Live!
The UK's third largest boat show is under way at Kip Marina with free expert talks and demonstrations and a chance to win PBO's fully-restored Project Boat.
DIY use of antifouling paints: more surveys launched
The surveys are designed to better understand the current use of antifouling paints by DIY users, and to raise their awareness over the possibility that authorities may decide to restrict…
Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon faces delay
Plans to build the world’s first ever tidal lagoon power plant rescheduled
The future of DIY antifouling: it’s apparently in your gloves
Antifouling paint product regulations set to change significantly over the next few years
Berth control for men – Dave Selby’s latest podcast
Dave Selby describes the tortuous boat-handling processes which led to him being rear-ended by a pontoon
Lone yachtsman adrift in the North Sea
The UK and Norwegian coastguards are currently dealing with a yacht which has lost its steering in difficult weather conditions in the North Sea
November 2015
In the November 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner...