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…
It’s official…Southampton Boat Show sets world record
Guinness World Records has today confirmed that the ‘largest human image of a boat’ was achieved at the Southampton Boat Show 2016
New long range single point of contact for UK Coastguard
The new numbers will go live on Wednesday 1 February 2017 and are intended as a point of contact for international and long range communications.
Golden Globe entrant Shane Freeman is soon to round Cape Horn
One of the forthcoming Golden Globe Race's four Australian entrants Shane Freeman is on his way to the starting line and is soon to round Cape Horn.
7 mast climbing kits on test
Going aloft to the masthead can be tricky at the best of times on a calm day in a marina – and even more so at sea. In our November…
UK Coastguard’s new AW189 and trial Jetstream stage rescue
The Coastguard's new AW189 helicopter and trial Jetstream aircraft came through their ‘water baptism’ yesterday after participating in ‘Exercise Top Cover’
ARC Channel Islands 2017 – Open for registration
Following the successful first edition ARC Channel Islands last summer, World Cruising Club are pleased to announce that entries are now open for ARC Channel Islands 2017.
Love on the rocks? – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
This just in: all the nice girls might not love a sailor after all
Editor’s welcome to the March issue – on sale today!
Tech should be at our beck and call... Editor David Pugh welcomes you to the latest issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine.
Tributes paid to celebrated yachting cartoonist Mike Peyton
Award-winning yachting cartoonist Mike Peyton has died at the age of 96.
March 2017
In the March 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
New framework agreement for the America’s Cup
'This announcement will go down as one of the defining moments in America’s Cup history. It’s great for fans, athletes, and commercially – a win win for everyone.' said Jimmy…
Hornsea Project Three wind farm consultation events return
DONG Energy is holding extra consultation events in Norfolk in March, in response to community interest in the proposed Hornsea Project Three offshore wind farm.
QHM praises punishment for jet skiers who ran amok in Portsmouth Harbour
Two jetskiers who ran amok in Portsmouth Harbour have been fined for their actions – which included delaying the departure of a ferry.
South Coast anchorage Studland Bay among Tranche 3 MCZ contenders
Your chance to find out more about six new Marine Conservation Zones proposed for the South and South West of England
MMO reveals Marine Plan development workshops
Next month, the Marine Management Organisation will launch the next step in the development of marine plans for the NE, NW, SE and SW of England.
Alex Thomson confirms his 2020 Vendée Globe vision
Two days after finishing second in the Vendée Globe, British skipper Alex Thomson has confirmed that he intends to do the race again in 2020.
Llandudno and Conwy RNLI lifeboats launched to assist damaged yacht
A 10-metre yacht, the Joie de Vivre, was rescued after sustaining steering gear and other damage when it struck an underwater object off Llandudno's Little Orme headland.
Thomson claims second in historic Vendée Globe race
British yachtsman Alex Thomson has taken the runner-up spot in the Vendée Globe to become the solo round-the-world race's second-fastest sailor ever.
A tribute to Steve Sleight: author, broadcaster, sailor and boat builder
Steve Sleight was an author, broadcaster, sailor and boat builder with an infectious enthusiasm and a passion for the very latest “bleeding edge” technologies, writes Rupert Holmes.
Armel Le Cléac’h wins the Vendée Globe 2016-17 in record time
French sailor Armel Le Cléac'h has today won the Vendée Globe, setting a new record for the solo non-stop round the world race in the process.