In the November 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
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Call for more reporting of fishing gear entanglement
The RYA says it has received only 85 reports since it launched its online fishing entanglement form and more is needed if the Government is to take action
Anchoring in eelgrass: concerns raised in South Devon
Torquay's coastal zoo, Living Coasts, is warning that anchoring in the protected eelgrass beds off Torbay could threaten the local seahorse population
Fines for red diesel put on hold until further notice
The RYA is advising all sailors visiting Belgium that fines for having red diesel on board remain suspended
Emotional homecoming for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Round Britain 2017 crew
The Round Britain '17 crew covered 2,206 nautical miles in 17 legs to complete their circumnavigation of the British Isles aboard the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust yacht, Moonspray
October 2017
In the October 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
A lot of water under the bridge – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
An emotional homecoming to the River Thames, where Dave’s sailing odyssey began...from his October 2017 PBO column and podcast
Lifeboat launched to out-of-control boat
"People in charge of high powered craft should use their kill cords"... a 4m RIB was careering around in the sea off Penbryn beach with no one on board.
Hampshire marine flare disposal scheme launched
The goal is to raise £85,000 for two dedicated collection points in Fareham and Lymington, to provide a free flare disposal service for up to 10 years.
Clipper Race team diverts to Portugal following skipper injury
The skipper of the Clipper Race yacht Greenings, David Hartshorn, has suffered a serious injury to his left hand which requires emergency medical attention.
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Round the Island Race 2018
Island Sailing Club announce new date for 2018 Round the Island Race in association with Cloudy Bay The Island Sailing Club (ISC), organisers of “Britain’s favourite yacht Race” – the…
Sunshine, smiles and support on ARC Channel Islands 2017
The 2nd annual ARC Channel Islands rally has come to a close following a week-long cruise to Cherbourg, Guernsey and Alderney from the start port of Gosport.
Yacht with fouled propeller ‘anchored’ near Skomer Island
The yacht’s propeller had become fouled on a pot buoy, anchoring her to the seabed, and the crew were unable to free the vessel.
New date announced for 2018 Round the Island Race
The race was previously scheduled for 23 June 2018, however race organisers moved the date following confirmation the Isle of Wight Music Festival would be held the same weekend
St Katharine Dock Classic Boat Festival 2017
The Docks’ annual celebration of historic and traditional boats to be bigger and better than ever Central London’s only marina, St Katharine Docks by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, is hosting…
Millie Mackintosh to officially open 2017’s Southampton Boat Show
Made in Chelsea star turned fashion and lifestyle entrepreneur, Millie Mackintosh, will be officially opening the Southampton Boat Show 2017.
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September 2017
In the September 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
Coming to terms with it – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Dave shares hard-won observations, with appropriate terminology, from a ‘modern apprenticeship’ on a Thames charter barge, in his September 2017 PBO column