Zara Roberts from Scarborough has been awarded the RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2016 for her exceptional performance across all aspects of the examination.
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British Motor Yacht Show 2017
British Motor Yacht Show – 19 – 21 May 2017 Now in its fifth year, this exclusive show promises to deliver a stunning line up of the best British motor…
Southsea Marina Fishing Show
Southsea Marina Fishing Show – 6th May 2017 – 10am – 4pm. The third year this show has been held. We will have our popular Q&A tent, a bigger main…
Brighton Boat Show
Brighton Boat Show – 1-2 April 2017 – 10.30am – 4pm. Premier Marinas, owner and operator of nine marinas on the South Coast confirms it will be holding its Pre-season…
Pre-Season Boat Show Swanwick Marina
Premier Marinas, owner and operator of nine marinas on the South Coast confirms it will be holding a Pre-season Boat Show at Swanwick Marina on Saturday 25th and 26th March…
Stricken Vendée Globe skipper Enda O’Coineen planning next move
Ten days since his world quite literally came crashing down around him, Irish skipper Enda O'Coineen says he is still contemplating his next move.
Deaf amateur sailor pips Olympic champion to be named Yachtsman of the Year
Profoundly deaf, amateur sailor Gavin Reid has beaten “his heroes”, Giles Scott and Brian Thompson, to be named the boats.com 2016 YJA Yachtsman of the Year.
Dame Ellen MacArthur launches new sailing challenge for cancer patients
One hundred young people in recovery from cancer will be taking part in an extraordinary challenge - sailing around Britain in a national relay, celebrating achievement and realising potential.
Alex Thomson hot on the heels of Vendée Globe rival Armel Le Cléac’h
British sailor Alex Thomson has regained ground on arch rival Armel Le Cléac'h following a frustrating 24 hours in the Doldrums for the Vendée Globe leader.
Don’t become a statistic in 2017 – Coastguard warning after series of rescues
Following a spate of incidents, UK Coastguard has issued some timely advice for enjoying the UK coast safely without putting yourself in danger.
London Boat Show launch of the industry’s DIY Safe Antifouling Initiative
The objective of the initiative is to inform and educate boat owners regarding the hazards associated with antifouling their boats.
In pictures: The London Boat Show 2017
The London Boat Show kicks off the 2017 boating calendar, showcasing what the global sailing and marine world has to offer, with close to 400 boats on display.
Absolutely Fabulous start to the London Boat Show
Award-winning TV star, model and activist, Joanna Lumley has officially opened the Sunseeker International stand at the London Boat Show.
Yacht family assisted after running aground
A family of four received help when their yacht ran aground near Bembridge Harbour, on the east coast of the Isle of Wight.
Tributes paid to popular East Coast sailor Colin Jarman
Cruising community remembers the inspiration behind East Coast Pilot
Nav in a nutshell: Deploy the thinking man’s passage plan
Brain power is still best for calculating weather, wind and tidal information, says Dick Everitt
What’s next for yachtswoman Jeanne Socrates?
British yachtswoman Jeanne Socrates still has her sights set on becoming the the oldest person to sail non-stop, solo and unassisted around the world, despite having to wait until September…
Nav in a nutshell: How to deal with wind shifts
Tacking inside a ‘cone’ can help you to harness changes in wind direction, explains Dick Everitt.
Merry Christmas from the PBO team
Deck the halls with fenders and anchors, tra la la la...! Wishing all PBO readers a very happy Christmas
Trapped in a locker in a sinking yacht
As if loss of steering and starting to sink wasn’t bad enough, John Broadhead was forced to keep a cool head and think quickly when he became trapped in a…