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.
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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.
Changes to proof of ownership and boat registrations in Greece
A change to the way Greek authorities administer all boats sailing in their waters has been announced, the Cruising Association reports.
Welcome home Alex Thomson this Saturday
Join Alex Thomson for a Parade of Sail through the Solent as he returns to his home base in Portsmouth Harbour
Win a VIP weekend in New Forest + Beaulieu Boatjumble tickets
We have teamed up with Careys Manor Hotel in the New Forest and the Beaulieu Estate to offer a VIP weekend for a pair of lucky boatjumblers.
VHF Channel changes coming in 2017
Some of the VHF channel numbers used to contact UK Coastguard are set to change later this year.
Australia’s biggest cocaine haul found on yacht
Six men, aged between 32 and 66, have been charged with serious drug importation offences after more than 1.4 tonnes of cocaine was seized from a yacht.
Masters fined after fog collision caused by ‘catalogue of failures’
The masters of two vessels that collided in the Humber during thick fog in May last year have been fined £3,000 each, plus costs.
Tracy Edwards sees Maiden for the first time in 27 years!
The battered Maiden yacht has been through a procession of owners since Tracy Edwards and 11 female sailors finished second in the 1989-90 Whitbread Race.
Enjoy 15% off Beaulieu Boatjumble tickets with the PBO discount code
Use the PBO readers' discount code to get 15% off Beaulieu Boatjumble tickets
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…