South coast marina operators, Dean & Reddyhoff Ltd, has today, 1 March, completed the purchase of Deacons Boatyard Ltd, located in Hamble, Hampshire.
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Round the Island Race announces corking new sponsor
Cloudy Bay has been announced as the Presenting Sponsor of the Round the Island Race, which is taking place on Saturday 1 July.
RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show 2017
We’ve got a really exciting weekend planned for this years Dinghy Show. Book your tickets now to make sure you are there to see it! You’ll find all you want…
Best bilge cleaners: how to clean an oily, smelly bilge
Ben Meakins gets down and dirty in the pursuance of the most effective way to clean oily, malodorous bilges
Grants announced for Paralympic sailing
The Royal Yachting Association is inviting disabled sailors to apply for grants to support 2.4mR one-person keelboat class campaigns.
The ‘Crazy Kiwi’, Conrad Colman completes Vendée Globe
Colman constructed a jury rig after dismasting 700 miles from the finish line. He lasted out his final days on survival rations from his life raft.
Editor’s welcome to the April issue – on sale today!
Appropriately suited and booted... Editor David Pugh welcomes you to the latest issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine.
April 2017
In the April 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
A frankly irresistible AAAASSS – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Membership of AAA Acme Select Sea Stuff – a snip at two grand. Sorry, make that three grand, says PBO columnist Dave Selby
The Gosport Marine Festival 2017
The Gosport Marine Festival 2017 will be held 10am – 5pm on Saturday, May 27, building on the great success of the 2015 event. Alex Thomson’s huge achievement in the…
PASAB (Penzance Around Scillies and Back) Race 2017
July 28 to 31 2017 Penzance Sailing Club will be hosting it’s annual PASAB (Penzance Around Scillies and Back) Race. For further details please contact pasab@pzsc.org.uk or go to pzsc.org.uk.…
Golden Globe entrant Shane Freeman rescued from dismasted yacht
Australian yachtsman Shane Freeman has been rescued by a Chinese-flagged grain ship after his yacht Mushka was knocked down and dismasted 300NM west of Chile.
Dylan Winter has sold his round-Britain Westerly Centaur Lily-M
The Keep Turning Left filmmaker has 'simply run out of budget'
“Cavalier” skipper who operated at night without nav lights jailed
"The operation of a vessel at night without navigation lights is not only illegal but is a foolhardy and dangerous act. It not only placed his own vessel in danger…
VHF Channel changes coming in the year ahead
Boat owners are being informed about VHF channel changes coming in September 2017, by the UK Coastguard.
West of Scotland Boat Jumble
West of Scotland Boat Jumble, Sunday 30 April 2017, opens 10am, Scottish Maritime Museum, The Harbourside, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA12 8QG. Admission £4. Accompanied children (under 16) and car parking free.
‘Foolhardy’ boat owner sparks cold water shock warning
The boat owner had swam out approximately 50m in the dark and very cold conditions as he was concerned for the safety of his vessel.
Essex Boat Jumble 2017
Essex Boat Jumble – Sunday 26th February at Ardleigh Showground, Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex CO7 7QR Adult entry £4 – Parking free. Seller spaces from £25 Book online…
Gosport Boat Jumble 2017
Gosport Boat Jumble – Sunday 19th February at Haslar Marina, Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1NU. Opens to buyers from 10am Adult entry £4 – Parking in pay & display…
New Western Boat Show to be held in Bristol
The organisers of the Northern Boat Show are launching a Western Boat Show at the heart of the Bristol Harbour Festival, to be held from 21 to 23 July 2017.