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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.
First edition of ARC Channel Islands rally hailed a success
The inaugural ARC Channel Islands rally has successfully created a channel-crossing community, says its World Cruising Club organisers.
Novice Day Skipper sets sail
Newly-qualified RYA Day Skipper Laura Hodgetts charters a yacht around the Sporades islands and the Gulf of Volos
Seized smuggling 57ft yacht Golem sold for £95,000
Golem went for £95,000 in an unreserved Government auction - far less that the £300,000 it sold for a couple of years ago, while Albernina sold for £14,750
Yacht runs aground then sinks at Greenock, Scotland
A 39ft (12m) yacht that ran aground while leaving James Watt Dock Marina, with three people and a small dog on board, later sank while under tow.
Four taken to hospital following speedboat collision at Oulton Broad
Two adults and two children were taken to hospital after the speedboat they were travelling on collided with a stationary vessel in Oulton Broad, Suffolk.
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Seized yacht and motor cruiser to be auctioned
Seized drug and weapon smuggling boats - the 57ft yacht Golem and the 38ft motor cruiser Albernina - will be auctioned this evening with no reserve.
ARC Channel Islands rallygoers reach Cherbourg
Following a sunrise departure from Haslar Marina, Gosport, ARC Channel Islands rallygoers celebrated reaching Cherbourg, France after a 70nm passage.
Lone yachtsman sparks 14-hour rescue mission
The single-handed sailor had taken on quite a lot of water in bad weather through the night and his yacht's engine had failed - he needed a tow to safety.