The incidents have prompted an RNLI warning for mariners in the area to use caution and listen take advice on where there are submerged rocks.
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Portsmouth Harbour Multihull show
The Portsmouth Harbour Multihull Show will be held at Haslar Marina in Gosport 24-26 June 2016. The established show gives visitors the chance to see unique multihull designs from leading…
Women’s Open Keelboat Championship 2016
The Dubarry Women’s Open Keelboat Championships is an all-female keelboat regatta taking place in the Solent on 4-5 June 2016 and the organisers believe it is the only event of…
Marine theft initiative launches at Salcombe
A new marine initiative has launched at Salcombe Harbour, south Devon, to encourage as many boat owners as possible to mark their equipment.
Designs of Ed Dubois
Ed Dubois was a good friend of PBO contributor Peter K Poland and this was probably the last and most up-to-date profile on him.
Hurley Rally at King Point Marina in Millbay, Plymouth
Dozens of iconic sailing boats designed and built in Plymouth are returning to Britain’s Ocean City this summer to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the line. The Hurley Owners’ Association…
Whitehaven Marina Boat Jumble
Whitehaven Marina Boat Jumble on Saturday 21st May 2016. Free entry for buyers, parking for sellers and overnight berths for visiting boats. To book your stall or gazebo please contact…
Mayday call from sinking yacht amid Storm Katie
A Mayday call from a sinking yacht with a lone sailor on board sparked an Easter Sunday call out for three lifeboat crews.
Sailors invited to WITT prototype product launch
Sailors are invited to attend an event to showcase a prototype WITT device which could provide emergency power for lifesaving equipment at sea - and much more.
New Cowes Port Handbook launched
The new-look Cowes Port Handbook 2016-2017 is hot off the press and being distributed to numerous outlets around the Isle of Wight.
Deputy Editor’s welcome to the May issue – on sale today!
Letting PBO readers in on a Secret... deputy editor Ben Meakins reveals the next PBO Project Boat and welcomes you to the latest issue.
Cowes Breakwater exclusion zone removed
Mariners are strongly advised to remain 30 metres to the north of the Cowes Breakwater crest to avoid the surplus gravel, which reduces depths below those charted.
My supply of ensigns dried up – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat podcast
Dave provocatively contends that an ensign can make a serviceable tea towel – and vice versa
May 2016
In the May 2016 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Fishing boat crew save two from burning yacht
Two people were rescued from a burning yacht by the crew of a fishing boat who responded to the Mayday call.
Beaulieu bargains and PBO Experts LIVE!
Beaulieu Boatjumble manages to be both a hidden treasure and also the largest outdoor sale of boating items in Europe.
Seaplane operator to launch east coast route
Seaplanes are not a common sight on UK waterways, so many boat owners are concerned at how aircraft and boats mix safely, says the Cruising Association.
Bart’s Bash to support disabled sailing
"It is a travesty that the Paralympics is dropping sailing after Rio 2016, so we have placed Bart’s Bash on the last two days of the Paralympics Games"
Testing times on the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC)
Laura Hodgetts talks to the skippers of 20 boats on the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), ‘the biggest downwind gear test of the year’
Meet the Westerly Owners’ new commodore and vice commodore
The Westerly Owners’ Association, thought to be the world’s biggest boat owner group, has appointed its new leaders