Lessons learned from a carbon monoxide boating tragedy on the Norfolk Broads, which killed a couple and their dog
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September 2016
In the September 2016 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Hit-and-run yacht damage on the River Hamble
Boat owner Chris Browne is appealing for information after a hit-and-run vessel caused £8,000-worth of damage to his Bavaria 38 yacht.
The Magenta Project launch at Cowes Week
The Magenta Project, the largest international network of top female sailors, is launching at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.
Dismasted yacht rescued of Norfolk coast
A dismasted yacht was rescued by the independent Caister Lifeboat charity service off the coast of Norfolk.
Casualty rescued from yacht near Sovereign Harbour
A call-out to assist a yacht with engine failure quickly escalated to a medical emergency for the Eastbourne’s all-weather lifeboat crew.
New Free Flow Flag at Whitehaven Marina
The flag needed to be bright and vibrant so that boats easily spot when Free Flow is in operation and also the general public can cross the lock on foot.
Alderney’s annual blessing of the boats ceremony
The annual blessing of the boats took place today in Alderney's Little Crabby harbour, Braye, reports Chris Rees.
Nav in a nutshell: Tacking to clear a headland
Simple step-by-step chartwork can show us when we’ll need to tack to clear a headland, says Dick Everitt.
Contessa 26 50th anniversary rally
Nearly 50 boats attended the Contessa 26 50th anniversary rally weekend for celebrations in Lymington and Yarmouth.
Arbroath Sea Fest 2016
Arbroath Sea Fest takes place around the town’s harbour on Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14. As part of the event’s 20th anniversary celebrations, there’s live music from several…
East Hants (Indoor) Boat Jumble
East Hants (Indoor) Boat Jumble, is being held on 6 November at Havant Leisure Centre, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hants. PO9 2AY.
Poole Week 2016
Parkstone Yacht Club is pleased to announce that locally-based businesses, LV= and The Fencing Centre will be supporting this year’s Adidas Poole Week 2016. Taking place at Parkstone Yacht Club…
Solent Boat Jumble
Solent Boat Jumble will be taking place on 2 October at Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton.
North Sea Tall Ships Regatta
The Port of Blyth in Northumberland will come alive when it hosts the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta from Friday 26 - Monday 29 August.
Whitby Regatta
Celebrating its 176th anniversary, Whitby Regatta is probably the oldest sea regatta on the north-east coast and has drawn large crowds into Whitby over the years.
Essex Boat Jumble
Essex Boat Jumble will be taking place on Sunday 4 September, from 10am.
Stricken yacht located off coast of Lowestoft, Suffolk
Dogged detective work and attention to detail by the UK Coastguard has led to a broken down yacht being rescued.
“Most challenging” Clipper yacht race finishes in London
The amateur crew faced hurricane-force winds, giant waves, freezing conditions, blistering temperatures, battered boats, injury and tragedy during 11 months at sea
Lymington Town Quay mooring development proposals
Have your say on proposals to redevelop the Lymington Town Quay area to create more walk-ashore visitor berths.