An illustrated talk by Tom Cunliffe – “Hand, Reef and Steer – Good Times and Bad in Gaff Rig”, 15 September, 6.45pm-8.15pm, Tom launches the all new second edition of…
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Bart’s Bash 2016
Bart’s Bash, 17-18 September, the biggest sailing event in the world with events taking place simultaneously around the globe, in memory of Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson, the Olympic sailor who died…
St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival
Don’t miss your chance to climb on board vintage sailing and motor yachts not usually open to the public! Join us for the 8th annual Classic Boat Festival featuring over…
Storm-struck solo sailor thanks RNLI rescuers for saving his life
Castletownbere lifeboat volunteers spent 12 hours battling storm-force conditions to rescue a single-handed yachtsman 45 miles south of Mizen head in West Cork.
And they’re off! ARC Channel Islands rallygoers set sail
After playing a waiting game with the weather since Friday, it was finally time to set sail as the ARC Channel Islands Rally headed for France this morning.
ARC Channel Islands rallygoers await weather window
Currently the fast-moving weather front is expected move through during Saturday, with a rescheduled start from Gosport likely for Sunday morning.
Dramatic finale for Rio 2016 Olympic sailing competition
Joy for 470 Olympic champions Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark, while Brazil's Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze clinch 49erFX gold by just two seconds
Port Solent Yacht Club Open Day
Port Solent Yacht Club is holding an Open Day at Premier’s Port Solent Marina on Saturday 20th August between 10am and 5pm. It’s an opportunity for all those interested or…
Swanwick Marina’s Used Boat Show
The annual Used Boat Show at Swanwick Marina will be running alongside the Southampton Boat Show, between 16 – 25 September. Now in its 37th year, the event will open…
What’s new for the 2016 Southampton Boat Show?
More sailing boats on the water than ever before at Europe’s biggest boating festival: but most importantly, show organisers are letting Dave Selby loose!
Early morning search for suspected drunken boat driver
The 21ft aluminium boat had reportedly been taken from Loch Melfort and driven at very high speed towards Shuna, by a person who was thought to be intoxicated.
Mills and Clark forced to play golden waiting game
The 470s’ medal race rollover means Britain could claim two medals on the final scheduled day of the Rio 2016 sailing regatta, with Dylan Fletcher and Alain Sign also still…
Sir Robin and Suhaili sign up for Hamble Classics Regatta
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and his famous round-the-world yacht, the Bermudan Ketch Suhaili, have signed up for the Hamble Classics Regatta.
Tikka’s Travels round-Britain adventure on home stretch
The Pointon family have been joined by record-breaking, round-the-world yachtswoman Jeanne Socrates for the last leg of their Tikka's Around Britain Sail.
Dave Selby Blog 6: Setting sail from Dover
I hope you’ll join me for the next leg of Marlin’s Mission, either in your boats or aboard Marlin, says Dave Selby
Editor’s welcome to the September issue – on sale today!
We're inviting all sailing clubs, classes and associations celebrating their 50th anniversary year to get in touch - Editor David Pugh welcomes you to the latest issue of Practical Boat…
Lessons learned from devastating yacht fire
‘Flames were licking out of the companionway’: yachtsman watched his beloved boat burn following two-year restoration
Not such a mug now, eh? – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
If you’re simultaneously a bit shallow yet out of your depth when it comes to echo-sounders, a cup of tea can confer great dividends
Safety reminder after five men airlifted from sinking boat
The UK Coastguard has issued safety advice for leisure boaters after five people were rescued as their boat sank under them, off the south west coast of Scotland.
Safety warning after fatal carbon monoxide poisoning on motor cruiser
Lessons learned from a carbon monoxide boating tragedy on the Norfolk Broads, which killed a couple and their dog