Following a spate of incidents, UK Coastguard has issued some timely advice for enjoying the UK coast safely without putting yourself in danger.
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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…
Official report into collision between general cargo vessel and oil bunker barge
"Avoiding collision starts with keeping a good lookout in order to detect other vessels and assess the situation"
‘Hefty fines’ for two motorboaters who flouted speed limits
'The speed limit is prominently posted on navigation marks, ignorance of the law is no excuse and common sense should have prevailed" says Lymington Harbour Master Ryan Willegers.
Solo sailor in the Vendée Globe in serious difficulty as his boat is splitting in half
Ruyant’s crash with an unidentified floating object - thought to be a shipping container - marks the fifth time a Vendée Globe competitor has struck something and been forced out…
Ramsgate launch to exhausted sailor
The lifeboat crew were tasked to a yacht, about 10m in length anchored to the North Thanet buoy, some 13 miles east of Ramsgate, and on arrival at the scene…
February 2017
In the February 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Aberystwyth Marina capital works completed
New pontoons have been installed and others repositioned to upgrade the access and design of the marina, and to increase the number of available berths...
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections January 2017
Download free PDF of corrections for the PBO almanac
World Cruising Club Ocean Sailing Seminar
In-depth three day seminar for planning and preparing to go ocean cruising Hosted by World Cruising Club in association with Yachting World, the Ocean Cruising Seminar will return to Guildford,…
World Cruising Club Bluewater Cruiser’s Question Time
Bluewater Cruiser’s Question Time World Cruising Club’s popular Bluewater Cruisers Question Time will take place on Saturday 7 January, at the ExCel Novotel Hotel alongside the London Boat Show. This…