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…
How to deal with riding turns on a winch
Riding turns always occur at the worst possible moment - here's how to remove a riding turn and avoid them in the first place
9 ways to keep your log impeller fouling-free
We received a deluge of responses when we asked how you keep your log impellers fouling-free. Here are 9 of the best...
How to check your rigging
Maintenance of your rigging can save expensive failures and could be a lifesaver - here's how to check your boat's rigging
100 days countdown for ACWS Portsmouth
Today marks 100 days to go until the America's Cup World Series, Portsmouth (Thursday 23 - Sunday 26 July 2015).
Sculling over the stern
How to scull over the stern: Learn to propel your dinghy using a traditional skill that's still relevant today
£5,000 fine following River Tyne breakwater crash
The owner of a fishing vessel has been fined £5,000 and ordered to pay costs of £4,536.18 after 'failing to keep a good lookout' and crashing into River Tyne breakwater.
Lifejacket warning after powerboat sinks
Four people were rescued from the water after their 18ft speedboat sank off the Exmouth coast.
The Fish & Ships boat and food festival returns
Fish & Ships boat and food festival at Portland Marina on the Dorset coast will be taking place this weekend.
Non-skid deck cleaners tested
Which cleaning products are the most efficient at removing ingrained dirt from boat decks? PBO’s Ben Meakins tries out a selection from the chandlery shelves
Protecting halyards over winter
Sam Longley's method to protect and clean his boat's halyards over the winter
Boat toilet seat retainer
Jos Binns uses a childproof cupboard door catch to secure the heads lid at sea and prevent painful accidents...
Forepeak berth extension
Ben Meakins gets a good night sleep with an extension piece for the forepeak on his Hunter Impala 28
Family of six rescued from yacht
A family of six were rescued from a yacht which became adrift in rough weather and ran aground off the Pembrokeshire coast.
Deadline looms for Marine Conservation Zone consultation
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is urging sailors to participate in the Government’s public consultation on the second tranche of MCZs ahead of the closing date of Friday, 24 April
Updating electronic charts
Despite the accuracy offered by digital charting, updating electronic charts is a complicated process. Here's how to keep your electronic charts up to date
8 quick tips for varnishing
Some tips and tricks to get the best finish possible when varnishing your boat's woodwork
US sailor found after 66 days lost at sea
American sailor Louis Jordan who was rescued after two months lost at sea apologised to his father for not bringing his boat home.
Heavily pregnant woman rescued from capsized trimaran
A couple were airlifted to hospital after their trimaran capsized one nautical mile off Dungeness Point, Kent.
320-plus sailing venues will ‘push the boat out’
More than 300 sailing venues will be offering taster sessions for the RYA Push the Boat Out initiative 2015
Major rescue following tug capsize
A major search operation got under way in Southampton Water when a tug suddenly capsized and one of the crew could not be found.