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…
Public consultation on new MCZs
A public consultation on the Government’s second tranche of Marine Conservation Zones opened today.
D-Day veteran dubbed “The Great Escaper” leaves RNLI his entire estate
A D-Day veteran who warmed hearts the world over when he “escaped” from his care home to attend the 2014 commemorations in France has left his entire estate to the…
March issue on sale today!
The March issue of PBO is out in the shops today and it's packed full of tips, advice and reviews - perfect for getting your boat ready for spring!
March 2015
How to build your own boat: Construct a plywood cat from scratch PBO TESTED – 6 cordless jigsaws: Which is best? PLUS tips and techniques for tidy cuts PBO Project…
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
Dave Selby explains the WC arrangements on a Sailfish to a keen novice sailor who speaks almost entirely in acronyms...
Harbour Directions update
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) objects to small number of harbour authorities being designated until recreational boating interests are represented on Port User Groups
Fatal CO poisoning on motor cruiser
A MAIB report has been published following the tragic deaths of a mother and daughter on board a motor cruiser on Windermere.
Cobra HH350 floating handheld VHF radio
We tested the waterproof, floating Cobra HH350 over the course of a few months - find out our thoughts
Höegh Osaka: successfully alongside in port
The cargo ship Höegh Osaka is now safe alongside in the Port of Southampton.
Höegh Osaka: route into port announced
The route the Höegh Osaka will take from Alpha Anchorage into Southampton Port has been announced.
Marina of the Year Awards celebrated
The Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) has announced the winners of its Marina of the Year Awards for 2015.
Navitus Bay mitigation option update
The Planning Inspectorate has ruled that the Navitus Bay Turbine Area mitigation option can be examined alongside the original application for a larger South Coast wind farm.
Plans submitted for Isle of Wight tidal energy centre
Plans have been submitted for the world’s first tidal energy demonstration site, proposed for waters off the Isle of Wight.
Hoegh Osaka – pumped out and readying to move
Salvors preparing to move the stricken Höegh Osaka cargo ship out of the Solent waters have finished pumping water off the vessel.
Yachtsman of the Year awards
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was named British yachtsman of the year at the Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) awards 2015
6 Lifebuoy Lights tested
With the advent of cheaper LEDs, a number of new lifebuoy lights have appeared on the market. On a dark winter’s night PBO tested six of the most readily available…
Port Galots scheme withdrawn
A controversial plan to develop St Helier's harbour, Jersey has been withdrawn.
World record status for Bart’s Bash
Bart's Bash is now officially the largest sailing race on one day in the world.
Air exclusion zone for stricken Höegh Osaka ship
Salvors will be using a commercial helicopter rather than sea transport to access the Höegh Osaka cargo ship during rough weather.
9 tips for using sealant
Premium bonding: some techniques for getting the most out of sealant without ending up covered in the sticky stuff!