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…
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£56million of cocaine seized from a yacht at Dover
Two men have appeared in court after Border Force officers seized more than a tonne of cocaine with an estimated street value in excess of £56million from a yacht at…
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Hitch horror and trailer trauma – Dave Selby’s latest podcast
Dave Selby asks 'Why must boat trailers be such a drag?' in his latest column published in Practical Boat Owner magazine.
October 2015
In the October 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Name UK and Ireland’s wind storms this winter
The Met Office and Met Eireann have announced a pilot project to name wind storms that are expected to affect the UK and Ireland.
Win the PBO Project Boat at the Southampton Boat Show
All aboard for Europe’s largest outdoor boat show for the launch of a competition to win PBO's Snapdragon 23 Hantu Biru and a new ARC Channel Islands rally
Solo sailor saved from sinking yacht
A lone yachtsman was rescued by Kinghorn RNLI Lifeboat crew after he ran aground on rocks south of Inchkeith Island, in the Firth of Forth, Scotland.
Quick-thinking teenager saves ‘Man Overboard’ Grandfather
A 13-year-old boy has been praised for his 'courage and quick thinking' after he saved to his Grandfather who had fallen overboard from their speedboat.
Clipper tragedy yacht IchorCoal to resume racing
The crew of the Clipper Race yacht IchorCoal have made the decision to keep racing following tragedy of losing their crewmate Andrew Ashman.
Yachtsman dies in Clipper Round the World Race
Andrew Ashman, from Orpington, Kent did not regain consciousness after being injured while reefing the mainsail, approximately 120 nautical miles off the Portuguese coast.
Nav in a nutshell: Navigating at night
There’s no need to be in the dark if your preparation is thorough and easy to understand, says Dick Everitt
Warning after boat fire explosion caused by petrol spillage
Flammable vapours caused by a petrol spillage sparked a boat explosion that injured four adults and two children, say fire investigators.
Cruisers invited to join ‘Royal River Salute’ on Thames
Boat owners are invited to join a flotilla to mark the day Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
Storm-struck Dominica appeals for yachting community help
Dominica Marine Association is appealing to the international marine and yachting communities to bring supplies following storm devastation.
Concern about DIY antifouling applications sparks survey
There is a concern that authorities may decide to restrict the application and use of antifouling (AF) paints to strictly professional applicators and organisations.
Plastic in 99 per cent of seabirds by 2050
CSIRO and Imperial College London researchers predict that plastic ingestion will affect 99 per cent of the world’s seabird species by 2050, based on current trends.
Man dies after capsize tragedy off the Irish coast
A man has died after spending up to five hours in the water with nine others, after their boat capsized off the coast of county Wexford, Ireland.
Yacht’s Mayday call sparks RNLI rescue
A yacht made a Mayday call after losing power and getting caught in the tide off Carnac Point, Inverness.
Clipper round the world yacht race under way
The 12 international crews competing in the 10th edition of the world’s longest ocean race set sail on the 40,000 nautical mile circumnavigation off the coast of Southend yesterday.
Tanker towed to Peterhead after collision at sea
A waterlogged, listing tanker was towed to safety after being in collision with a cargo vessel, approximately four miles off Peterhead.