Join us at the Southampton Boat Show to find out more about the August 2016 cross-Channel cruise in company to Alderney, Guernsey, Jersey and Cherbourg
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Work begins at new inland waterways marina
White Mills Marina on the River Nene, Northamptonshire will be opening this October.
Leaking harbour gates impact yacht club festival
"Boats can still use Lydney Harbour but they are unable to stay in the outer tidal basin", says Environment Agency.
Scotland’s Annan Harbour has reopened
The first stage of dredging at Annan Harbour on the south west coast of Scotland is now complete, ready to receive pleasure craft.
Dismasted sportsboat adrift in Solent
A 20ft sailing boat suffered a 'sudden dismasting' yesterday evening, leaving its crew adrift in the Solent.
Cocaine seized from a yacht at Brighton Marina
Cocaine with an estimated value of around £480,000 has been seized from a yacht moored at Brighton Marina.
Boater rescued from Winchelsea Beach after running aground
A newly-bought cabin cruiser ran aground on Winchelsea Beach in East Sussex after suffering engine failure in rough seas.
Ben Ainslie’s team claim victory at ACWS Portsmouth
High winds cancelled racing on the final day of the America's Cup World Series Portsmouth event - leaving Sir Ben Ainslie's team as the overall winners.
August issue on sale today!
This August 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner looks at 'boating by computer' - could two daggerboards and a laptop change sailing forever? A Sailcloth S.O.S feature gives on-water fixes…
August 2015
In the August 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Royal Navy announces support for America’s Cup World Series race
HMS St Albans will act as the guard ship for the America’s Cup World Series event hosted in Portsmouth later this month.
Armed guards on Ionian Island Skorpios
Boaters in the Ionian Sea have reported aggressive guards patrolling the private island of Skorpios, warns the Cruising Association
UK coastal fatality figures: Half didn’t even plan to enter the water
UK coastal fatality figures released by the RNLI reveal that more than half of the casualities didn’t intend to enter the water
Sailor airlifted with head injury
A sailor was airlifted to hospital after suffering a head injury on a yacht off Newtown Creek.
New British Marine brand launched
The British Marine Federation has relaunched itself as a ‘British Marine’ brand to better promote businesses and British excellence in the UK and overseas markets.
West Yorkshire man charged over yacht cocaine seizure
The 30-year-old is the fifth person to be charged in the UK in connection with the Makayabella seizure.
YJA voices concern over water pollution at Rio 2016 sailing venue
The Yachting Journalists' Association has expressed 'extreme concern' over the water pollution at the 2016 Olympic sailing venue.
New and used boat show at Port Solent
Premier Marinas will be hosting a New & Used Boat Show at Port Solent on Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 July from 10am until 4pm.
Round The Island 2015
A 1,584-strong fleet took on the 2015 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race (RTI) for a day of racing in sparkling conditions.
‘Perfect racing conditions’ for Round The Island 2015
The overwhelming majority of the 1,584-strong fleet finished the 2015 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race (RTI) after a day of racing in sparkling conditions.