'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
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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
Portsmouth Open Days for Historic junk yacht ‘Boleh’.
The Portsmouth-based charity, the Boleh Trust is delighted to announce that the unique historic junk yacht Boleh is back in the Solent and will be open to the public at…
Boat skipper prosecuted for dumping rubbish at sea
The skipper of a barge has been fined £500 and more than £2,000 in costs, after pleading guilty to dumping rubbish at sea.
Deadline looms for Yachtsman of the Year award nominations
With just a week to go there’s still time to nominate your yachting hero for the 2016 boats.com YJA Yachtsman and Young Sailor of the Year awards.
Hooked, line and sinker – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Why the art of anchoring is something to be shared, like it or not
November 2016
In the November 2016 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
HRH The Princess Royal to open Scotland’s Boat Show
HRH The Princess Royal will open Scotland’s Boat Show 2016 at Kip Marina, Inverkip on Friday 14 October as part of the show’s 30th anniversary celebrations
Lifeboat crew assist skipper trapped in rough conditions
The Kyle of Lochalsh RNLI crew assisted a man who was trapped onboard a small boat in Glenelg bay due to very high winds and large swell.
Layout finalised for Cowes Outer Harbour Project
Cowes Harbour Commission's proposed additional dredge areas aim to improve the safety of navigation along the Inner Fairway's eastern perimeter, remove the shoal off No 1. buoy, and increase the…
US school’s unmanned sailing vessel reaches Wales
An unmanned sailing vessel launched by pupils at the Kent School in Chestertown, Maryland, USA, in June has made landfall near Pembrokeshire, Wales.