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…
How can I improve the faded gelcoat on my boat?
PBO reader Peter Clubbe wants to know how he can improve the faded gelcoat on his elderly Hardy Navigator
Vita Power Seal and Sea Dog: the new electric RIBS which can run at 6-8 knots for 10-25 hours
With a reputation for ‘plug and play’ electric propulsion, Vita Power has launched electric RIBs of its own design. Jake Frith drives them to see how they handle
Warning to check the shore power cable every time you plug it into your boat
Boat owners are being urged to check the shore power cable before plugging in to stay vigilant against wet wiring
British sailor Pip Hare’s Vendee Globe ‘full throttle’ challenge is in jeopardy
Vendee Globe 2024 challenger Pip Hare may have to "throttle-back on performance" and jeopardise a world sailing record bid unless new funding can be found
“Why restoring an old boat at the age of 71 was one of my better ideas”
At 71, Richard Hare embarked on a year-long renovation of a 30-year-old Westerly Konsort. He shares why it was one of his better ideas.
Plan for Endurance 2 – a replica of Ernest Shackleton ship
Marine archaeologist Mensun Bound has teamed up with round-the-world sailor Enda O'Coineen for a global philanthropic project to build a modern-day replica of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance
Should the pressure relief valve on my boat calorifier have a spring and plunger?
While repairing his hot water boat calorifier, Chris Mardon found it had a spring and one-way plunger. But what purpose do they serve? Stu Davies has the answer
The crew of Maiden makes history again by becoming the first all-female team to win a round the world yacht race
The crew of Maiden has taken gold in the Ocean Globe Race becoming the first all-female team to win a round the world yacht race
Painting and varnishing a boat: how to get the perfect finish
Kit boat builder Polly Robinson shares her tips for painting and varnishing a plywood-epoxy boat
How to keep an easy-to-release anchor secure and prevent it from jiggling free
Trevor Martin shares his simple solution to keep his anchor secure when not in use
Discarded trawl net to blame for the total loss of a 42ft yacht in southern Ireland
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) report concluded that a discarded trawl net "was the root cause" of the loss of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42i, Inish Ceinn
Two years of owning my electric outboard: long term test of the Torqeedo 603
Hamish Southby-Tailyour explains the modifications he’s made to make his Torqeedo 603 electric outboard work better for him
Jenny Decker: ‘Why I am in a race against time to sail alone around the world before it’s too late”
Jenny Dekker has Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease that affects her motor and sensory skills but she is determined to sail solo around the world via the Panama Canal to raise awareness of…
Buying a new or used outboard motor? Professionals share their tips to make sure you avoid the pitfalls
From horsepower to shaft length and tilt-angle to 2- or 4-stroke, Ali Wood highlights the different features you should consider when buying a new or used outboard motor
Want to cruise the waterways of France? Here are the best sail and power boats for a memorable trip
The French inland waterways are an attractive route to the Med. Duncan Kent shares his pick of sub-40ft sail and power boats
Tragic loss of man overboard sailor near Port of Dover
Mick Savage had been sailing his 1980s Westerly Konsort, Konsorted, when he was reported overboard from his yacht on 1 April, just outside Port of Dover.
Arcona 460 sinking prompts investigation by Arcona Yachts
The Swedish-flagged Arcona 460, IdaLina sank in the Pacific Ocean after the rudder stock failed, punching a hole in the yacht's hull
Scow boats: sturdy little sea-going vessels
Clive shares his love of the South Coast variety Avon Scow: 11ft lug-sailed boats with a heavy galvanised steel centreplate
Pen Duick VI takes line & IRC honours in Leg 4 of the Ocean Globe Race
For the second time, the crew of Pen Duick VI, led by Marie Tabarly, has taken line honours in the Ocean Globe Race. But will it be enough to win…
Techniques for boating in shallow water
Sailing in shallows means it’s likely that sooner or later you’ll go aground – but if you’ve planned for the eventuality in advance the chances are you’ll either avoid it…