Shipwright Robin Benjamin says modern, thin teak decks need lots of regular care, and so it’s vital to follow his advice on how to keep them looking good
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Cowes Yacht Haven launches marina loyalty card scheme
Visiting seafarers will have the chance to accumulate free berthing at Cowes Yacht Haven marina on the Isle of Wight.
Loose locker lids? Strut right this way
PBO reader Tim Marsden shares a practical project to ensure the smooth closure of locker lids
The Firth dimension – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat podcast
When the movie circus rolls into town, Darcy-fanciers vainly search for Colin Firth – although PBO columnist Dave Selby and his dog Bart are the real stars-in-waiting
100mph powerboat crash in Southampton Water – report findings
A Marine Accident Investigation Branch report has been published into a high-speed powerboat crash at the Hamble River entrance, which seriously injured a teenager.
April 2016
In the April 2016 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Sailors urged to aid Cyclone Winston recovery efforts
The Ocean Cruising Club is calling for sailors in the South Pacific area to join the Fiji recovery efforts following Cyclone Winston.
Kill cord survey results published
The results of a survey to investigate the causes of kill cord and kill switch failure and the results have been published.
£1.5million to be invested in Portsmouth’s Haslar Marina
Haslar Marina is installing Rolec’s new electricity service pedestal and upgrading washroom facilities in the first phase of improvement works.
Trio of open weekends for White Mills Marina
White Mills Marina at Earls Barton in Northamptonshire has announced a trio of open weekends for this spring
‘Nine’ lifeboat rescues is ‘grossly exaggerated’ says Nora skipper
American yachtsman Steve Shapiro defends his haphazard voyage, while others call for him to be stopped.
‘Substantial clean up’ for fire-stricken Cowes boat yard
The fire destroyed two classic yachts, one of the Dunkirk Little Ships, 15 Etchell keelboats, seven XOD one-designs and five Dragon keelboats.
Full bed and boards – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
PBO columnist Dave Selby discusses the prospect of opening a boatel...
Fairline’s future secured
To ensure continuation of boat production the new company 'Fairline Yachts' invites previous employees to apply for the c.100 jobs that will be immediately available.
Land Rover BAR launch youth academy
The British America's Cup Challenger and its partner Land Rover have launched a talent programme to find and support talented young British sailors.
Uncharted WWI German submarine found off East Coast
An uncharted wreck of a WWI German submarine has been officially identified three years after being discovered off the coast of Norfolk and Suffolk.
Coastguard warning after two yachtsmen spark multiple rescues
"It’s not of role the UK Coastguard, which is an emergency service, to arrange a vessel’s repairs or to move a vessel to a location that’s more convenient for the…
New facilities for sailors at Carbost, Isle of Skye
The village of Carbost now offers berthing alongside the renovated pier, visitor moorings, and, by the summer of 2016, overnight pontoon berths.
All aboard Round the Island Race 2016
Entries are open for the 85th edition of the Round the Island Race (RTIR), which will take place on Sunday 2 July.
Boat owner airlifted after running aground
‘This shows that no matter how experienced you might be, you can still get caught out by tides and weather', said Coastguard spokesman