‘Where’s Bart?’ That’s the question I was asked more than any other after my epic 338-mile two-month voyage to Southampton, writes PBO columnist Dave Selby.
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PBO tested: Henri Lloyd Elite Racer Smock and Salopettes
One immediate thing that jumps out is the light weight of the oilskins. They are by far the lightest oilskins I’ve ever owned – and thus the least constrictive to…
PBO Tested: 10 handheld VHF radios
A vital piece of kit in any boat cockpit, Alex Bell and a PBO test team check out popular handheld radios for effectiveness and ease of use
Jeanne Socrates returns to Victoria after surviving a big ‘blow’
"I packed my grab bag with passport etc at one point... to be ready for the worst but Nereida rode the big seas well despite a lot of shaking and…
Lone sailor ‘thrown ashore’ as yacht struck beach groynes
'The yachtsman regrets not calling for help until it was too late' said an RNLI Happisburgh spokesman
Woman with head injury airlifted after fall on yacht
A woman with a head injury was airlifted from Stokes Bay on Sunday after she was evacuated from a sailing yacht by Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS).
‘Having a DSC radio on board and knowing how to use it could save your life’
'If you use Digital Selective Calling (DSC) radio correctly we will be able to locate you within moments', say UK Coastguard rescuers
Finalists announced for YJA Yachtsman of the Year
Olympic Finn class gold medallist Giles Scott, Round the Island Race record setter Brian Thompson, and Clipper Race crewman Gavin Reid, have been shortlisted for the 2016 boats.com YJA Yachtsman…
Latest on Greek tax affecting yachts
A new taxation law affecting yachts in Greece still appears to be in a stalemate position with no forward movement since the law was confirmed in August.
Polar Ocean Challenge homecoming
'Whilst we are all delighted to have succeeded, it is extremely worrying to see this lack of ice so starkly', says expedition leader David Hempleman-Adam
First underwater drone for the care of your hull
Boat owners wishing to carry out cleaning and hull inspection while their yachts are still in the water may be interested in a new underwater drone called the Keelcrab.
Cruising Association One-day workshop
Planning on heading off into the far blue yonder? The Blue Water section of the Cruising Association is organising a one-day workshop in February concentrating on modern technology for blue…
Upturned vessel sparks search off Land’s End
An upturned vessel spotted some six miles west of Land's End sparked a search for possible missing crew.
Torqeedo and Hanse Yachts launch Rudder Drive
The new e-motion Rudder Drive could revolutionise the way sailing yachts are propelled.
Thousands flock to Scotland’s ‘biggest and best’ Boat Show
The Princess Royal officially opened the 30th anniversary event; Flyboarding champion Sonnie Bean was injured but show organisers say he is on the mend.
Scotland’s Boat Show starts tomorrow!
All aboard Scotland’s Boat Show, the largest boat show in the country and the largest brokerage (pre-owned) show in the United Kingdom with 16,000 visitors last year.
Dave Selby appeals for Yachtsman of the Year award nomination
"I know I won't win" says PBO columnist and charity challenger Dave who wants to be nominated for Yachtsman of the Year to ram home the message that cost is…
Bart’s Bash 2017
Bart’s Bash weekend, 16-17 September 2017, world’s largest sailing race, www.bartsbash.com
Round the Island Race 2017
Round the Island Race, 1 July 2017, the race for all, Isle of Wight, roundtheisland.org.uk
Northern Boat Show 2017
NORTHERN BOAT SHOW 23-25 June 2017 The International Mersey River Festival TICKETS NOW ON SALE http://www.northernboatshow.co.uk