Single-handed sailing: a guide for first-timers, Meet Britain’s most popular yacht, How to get a perfect mirror finish on your hull, Kid-proof your boat, Discover…
Practical Boat Owner
January issue – out on 21 November
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…
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...
Four saved as yacht sinks near Guernsey
Four visiting sailors had a lucky escape with their lives after their yacht foundered in Guernsey’s Little Russel, the channel between Herm Island and Guernsey’s east coast
Giving exhaust problems the elbow
Ian Pirrie explains how to check the condition of the exhaust elbow on Yanmar GM engines
Getting to grips with gaff
With modern designs in the classic style becoming ever more popular, David Harding offers some tips on getting the best from a gaffer
Win the PBO Project Boat at Scotland’s Boat Show
PBO's restored Snapdragon 23 Hantu Biru is up for grabs! Also enjoy free expert advice from our talks line up at Scotland’s Boat Show 2015
Cruisers abducted from marina in Philippines
Four people were abducted on 21 September from yachts at the Ocean View Resort off the southern Philippine island of Mindinao.
Coastguard appeal for information about missing skipper
Missing sailor appeal after an upturned Hobie Cat was discovered by a merchant vessel off the Kent coast
Using a router
A power router can make light work of jobs that would otherwise take ages by hand. Julian Peckham has some tips for its use
Sail proposal at the Contessa 26 National championships
A romantic proposal boosted celebrations at the fourth Contessa 26 National championships in Cowes.
Tiller locks tested
Being able to leave the helm for short periods of time is made much easier with something to hold the tiller for you. We compared three tiller locks for effectiveness,…