Dave Selby describes the tortuous boat-handling processes which led to him being rear-ended by a pontoon
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November 2015
In the November 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Win the PBO Project Boat at Scotland’s Boat Show
PBO's restored Snapdragon 23 Hantu Biru is up for grabs! Also enjoy free expert advice from our talks line up at Scotland’s Boat Show 2015
Sail proposal at the Contessa 26 National championships
A romantic proposal boosted celebrations at the fourth Contessa 26 National championships in Cowes.
Unmanned yacht grounded off the Irish coast
A 10m yacht that ran aground two miles north of Hook Head, in County Wexford, Ireland is believed to have drifted free from its moorings.
‘Electrical fault’ caused yacht fire at Deganwy marina
A blaze that devastated a 34ft yacht at Deganwy Quays Marina was caused by an electrical fault, fire investigators have said.
Four saved from sinking boat on river Exe
RNLI crew found the casualties standing on their sinking boat up to their waists in water, clinging to the two masts.
‘Ghost yacht’ sunk by Irish Naval Service after crossing the Atlantic
A yacht that crossed the Atlantic after being abandoned more than a year ago has been sunk just as its owner made a last dash to retrieve it.
Bart’s Bash – sail with a buddy
The race is on to make this year's Bart's Bash even more successful than its world record-breaking debut
Notice to Mariners: Underwater horse sculptures
Four horse sculptures that rise out of the water at low tide are providing a temporary hazard to navigation on the Thames
Rescued yachtsman reunited with his sailing cat
A yachtsman and his cat who were rescued off the West Australian coast by a container ship have been reunited following medical treatment.
Navitus Bay Wind Park refused development consent
The Department for Energy and Climate Change has announced its decision to refuse development consent for the proposed Navitus Bay wind farm on the South Coast of England.
What’s on at the Southampton Boat Show 2015
The Red Arrows will be taking to the skies above the Southampton Boat Show this afternoon to perform their aerobatic stunts for the first time in the show's history.
Win PBO project boat Hantu Biru
We’re giving one lucky winner the opportunity to win Hantu Biru, complete with everything we’ve fitted to her during the restoration, including her engine, instruments and sails.
Hitch horror and trailer trauma – Dave Selby’s latest podcast
Dave Selby asks 'Why must boat trailers be such a drag?' in his latest column published in Practical Boat Owner magazine.
October 2015
In the October 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Win the PBO Project Boat at the Southampton Boat Show
All aboard for Europe’s largest outdoor boat show for the launch of a competition to win PBO's Snapdragon 23 Hantu Biru and a new ARC Channel Islands rally
Solo sailor saved from sinking yacht
A lone yachtsman was rescued by Kinghorn RNLI Lifeboat crew after he ran aground on rocks south of Inchkeith Island, in the Firth of Forth, Scotland.
Quick-thinking teenager saves ‘Man Overboard’ Grandfather
A 13-year-old boy has been praised for his 'courage and quick thinking' after he saved to his Grandfather who had fallen overboard from their speedboat.
Clipper tragedy yacht IchorCoal to resume racing
The crew of the Clipper Race yacht IchorCoal have made the decision to keep racing following tragedy of losing their crewmate Andrew Ashman.