Plans have been unveiled for a major redevelopment of Devon’s Noss-on-Dart Marina.
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Jersey Boat Show 2017
10th Anniversary for Barclays Jersey Boat Show Exhibitor registration is now open for the 2017 Barclays Jersey Boat Show, which will be held over the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday…
London Boat Show 2017
London Boat Show is at Excel 6-15 January 2017 OPENING TIMES FRI-WED: 10:00 – 18:00 THUR: 10:00 – 20:00 FINAL FRI-SUN: 10:00 – 18:00 AT EXCEL LONDON
PBO Ask the Experts Live! returns to Scotland’s Boat Show
The UK's third largest boat show will be held at Kip Marina, Inverkip from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 October.
Nominate your top Yachtsman and Young Sailor of the Year
The awards provide an opportunity for the public to put forward their yachting heroes and celebrate the achievements of up-and-coming talent.
ARC Channel Islands 2017 Rally launched
Cruisers from the 2016 rally joined with prospective 2017 sailors to discuss their adventures at the Southampton Boat Show
7,000+ sailors take to the water for third Bart’s Bash
More than 7,290 sailors took part in the third annual Bart's Bash, which coincided with the Rio Paralympic sailing finale in support of disabled sailing.
Olympic sailors launch Southampton Boat Show in style
Europe's biggest outdoor boating festival runs until Sunday 25 September.
Sonars vow to keep fighting after Rio medal hopes dented
The British Sonar team is refusing to give up on their Rio medal dream after a race disqualification dented their podium hopes yesterday.
Bart’s Bash will coincide with Paralympic Games sailing regatta finale
Put simply it’s the day the world goes sailing! This year all funds raised through Bart’s Bash will be used to help promote and develop disabled sailing globally.
British Sonar team achieve hat-trick of wins as breeze arrives in Rio
All Paralympic sailing classes have three more races scheduled today from 4pm (BST). The final series races, after which the medals will be awarded, takes place on Saturday 17 September.
Lessons learned after yacht sinks during grounding recovery
“We deserved to get away with a few scratches and a bit of embarrassment, not to get the boat sunk” says yacht owner Alex Renton.
Difficult day in Rio’s Guanabara Bay puts Brits to test
All three Paralympic sailing classes will try to get three races in today from the earlier time of 4pm, after a two-hour postponement and very light, patchy breeze played havoc…
Marlin’s Mission is ready for the Southampton Boat Show
Marlin's Mission has reached Southampton, marking the end of a 338-mile voyage in an 18ft Sailfish that has raised £3,650, yet PBO columnist Dave Selby has vowed: 'This is just…
Man overboard sailor rescued by kitesurfer
A man who had fallen overboard from a small boat in strong winds was rescued by an off-duty RNLI lifeguard who was out kitesurfing.
Maldon Town Regatta 2016
Maldon Town Regatta 2016 takes place this year on Saturday 17th September. Shoreside events including stalls and activities on Hythe Quay from 11.30. Dancing to live music all evening. Maldon…
RYA SAIL FOR GOLD ROADSHOW BACK FOR THE PARALYMPICS
The RYA Sail for Gold Roadshow is back to celebrate the Paralympic Games and will be heading to Alton Watersports Centre in Ipswich on Saturday 17 September. The Paralympic sailing…
DIY Doctor Dave – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Emboldened by the lack of response to his first PBO practical article, Dave pledges to reveal how to remove your own appendix at sea
October 2016
In the October 2016 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
French skipper and pet hen complete gruelling Northwest Passage
After 32 days, 3400 miles (6000 km) struggling against the cold, hunger, and fatigue, French skipper Guirec Soudée and his pet hen, Monqiue have put the Northwest Passage behind them.