How to protect your boat in a storm in harbour, Essential checks for liftout, Second hand boat focus on the Bavaria 34, How to install…
Practical Boat Owner
December issue – 24 October
Monohulls vs multihulls: which one is best? Sailing downwind: how the pros do it, Where is the best place to stow your liferaft? Staying warm…
Nav in a nutshell: Navigate with radar
Dick Everitt gives us a clear picture of the advantages to be gained from using radar to check our navigation
ARC Channel Islands ‘Meet and Greet’ at the London Boat Show
A chance to find out more about next summer's new ARC Channel Islands rally at the London Boat Show on Saturday 9 January
Winner of PBO Big Christmas Giveaway
Liveaboard boat owner Chris Tunstall of Portland Marina was picked at random to scoop all the top 10 items of PBO’s big Christmas giveaway.
Revised Edinburgh Marina development gets the green light
The 300-berth Edinburgh Marina with residential, retail and spa hotel development will be just 2.5 miles from the city centre
More changes for foriegn sailors cruising in Turkish waters
Foreigners in Turkey must now carry a passport valid for at least 60 days beyond the “duration of stay” of their e-Visa or Residence Permit, the Cruising Association warns.
Boat fire leaves man with severe burns
A 58-year-old man suffered burns to his hands, feet and face after a fire in a diesel heater broke out on his yacht
All aboard the 2016 London Boat Show
Around 400 boats will be showcased at the 2016 London Boat Show, from 8-17 January, including the restored PBO Project Boat Hantu Biru
The 30th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers wraps up in Saint Lucia
In an emotional evening, with many winners and a surprise proposal, the 30th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) prize-giving party brought the rally to a close for another year
2018 Golden Globe Race – more details announced
"Interest in this retro race has struck a chord with so many sailors around the world," says 2018 Golden Globe Race founder Don McIntyre
Highs and lows from a record-breaking anniversary ARC
There have been many dramas since the ARC yachts set sail from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Yet the vast majority of participants enjoyed a safe passage, and spirits were high…
Reconditioning a turbocharger
A turbocharger on an engine is an effective way to get extra horsepower, improve fuel consumption and emissions. But when a turbo goes wrong it’s definitely time to call in…
Which drogue should you buy? 7 drogues on test
When your boat’s being battered by a storm and you want to ride things out, a drogue will make things more comfortable. But which one should you buy? Ben Meakins…
Ben Ainslie’s new test boat capsize damage
Damage was sustained to a section of the wing of Ben Ainslie Racing team's new T2 test boat, which is expected to be out of action until the New Year.
Ben Ainslie’s new boat T2: ‘A fighter jet on water’
T2 - Ben Ainslie's latest test boat - will fly on foils the size of a wakeboard, whilst lifting the weight of a fully occupied London taxi.
Warning after spike in outboard engine thefts
Boat owners are being urged to stay vigilant following a ‘spike in thefts’ of large outboard engines.
South coast rescue of yacht with rigging failure
The yacht had a serious rigging failure and was in danger of losing her mast in 'atrocious' weather conditions
New St Kilda yacht race announced
The St Kilda Challenge will see the first ever yacht race held from North Uist to the isolated island group and back again.
Urgent charity yacht sale
A yacht that was donated by a Jersey boat owner to help raise funds for shelters for migrants and refugees who are facing a cold winter in Calais camps, is…
UK Coastguard attends bus beach crash in County Down
UK Coastguard staff attended the scene at Strangford Lough, County Down after a bus crashed and landed on the beach
Clipper Race crew suffers suspected broken ribs
Clipper Race crew member Michael Gaskin, from the West Midlands, sustained suspected broken ribs after he fell by the helming position in rough seas and 35 knots of wind