A folding propeller fitted on the stern of a boat

Mark Ryan shares how he removed the old propeller on his Albin Ballad and replaced it with a two-bladed Flexofold folding prop

People sailing through the Swellies in Wales while sailing around the UK

Charles Warlow has circumnavigated the UK twice, around Ireland and to the Faroes. He shares his advice for sailors planning on sailing around the UK

A yacht sailing on an overcast day

Only the foolhardy would put to sea without first checking the weather and forecast – understanding how to make use of the information available is a vital part of sailing,…

The Cornish Crabbers Cornish Crabber 26 boat sailing

Cornish Crabbers has now been relaunched having been bought out of voluntary liquidation earlier this year. The new owners share with Katy Stickland what the future holds for this classic…

PBO December issue 2025

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 on board, Tips to prepare…

A sock bailer on a RIB

For a low-tech, high-reliability solution to getting a large amount of water out of a small, fast-moving motorboat, there’s nothing quite as efficient as sock (or trunk) bailers. Jake Frith…

New sailors on a boat sailing at sea

RYA chief instructor Clive Vaughan explains how to encourage new sailors aboard and keep them coming back for more with some simple steps

Mike Blenkinsop sitting at the helm of his boat

Mike Blenkinsop has always dreamt of sailing around the world. The 70-year-old Australian shares why now is the time for him to take part in the Mini Globe Race

A man winterising a boat engine

Engineer Stu Davies explains the steps you should take to make sure your boat’s engine is protected over the winter months

sailor Adam Waugh standing amongst the ribs of his Globe 5.80 boat

Yachtmaster Offshore and RYA Cruising Instructor, Adam Waugh has never sailed across an ocean before. He shares his motivations for signing up for the 2025 Mini Globe Race