Following some early observations, Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth have subtly revised the route of the Portsmouth Small Boat Channel.
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Rye Festival of the Sea 2017
The Historic town of Rye lost both its Maritime Festival and Raft Race several years ago, but both events are being revived on 22nd July this year! Starting with the…
Thousands flock to sunshine-filled 40th Beaulieu Boatjumble
Boating enthusiasts turned out in force for a landmark edition of Beaulieu Boatjumble yesterday, which celebrated 40 years of nautical bargain hunting.
New host city for 2018 Golden Globe Race announced
The 2018 Golden Globe Race marking the 50th anniversary of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s round-the-world race victory will start from Plymouth on June 30, 2018.
Solent Boat Jumble 2017
Solent Boat Jumble – Sunday 7th May Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton. SO31 5DR junction 8 from M27. Opens to buyers from 10am Adult entry £4.00 Car Boot Space…
Have a clear-out and discover new bargains at Beaulieu Boatjumble
The Trunk Traders area enables jumblers to clear lockers, sheds and garages and sell unwanted nautical paraphernalia from car boots.
Sailors urged to join Tracy Edwards to welcome the Maiden yacht home
Yachtswoman Tracy Edwards is calling for sailors to join a welcoming party to greet the former race yacht Maiden when she returns to the UK.
June 2017
In the June 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Salcombe Yacht Club Regatta
A partnership has been agreed with Salcombe Distilling Company who make the award-winning Salcombe Gin in a purpose-built distillery, on the former site of a boat repair workshop for the…
The Burton Waters Boating Festival
The Burton Waters’ annual Boating Festival is back! Join us for a great day out for all the family – all are welcome! Come and view the fantastic range of…
CA campaign to make lobster pot markers safer for small craft
Poorly-marked lobster pots and fishing gear are the most difficult and unpredictable hazard facing coastal cruising people, warns the Cruising Association
A technical knockout – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Technological advances in onboard systems can inspire awe – or something else entirely, says PBO columnist Dave Selby
90-year-old sailor missing after setting sail in dinghy
Police are especially seeking any video or photographs taken of the coastal area around Gwbert on Saturday morning as they may have captured him sailing.
PBO’s Marina Price Guide, now improved with boating charts
Your comprehensive annual berthing guide to 272 coastal marinas around the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Shetland Islands and the Republic of Ireland
Windermere Boat Show 2017
Date: 12th – 14th May 2017 Location: Ferry Nab Jetties, Ferry Road, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3JH Plus various locations around Lake Windermere – see map on website Entry: Free…
Save 15% on advance Beaulieu Boatjumble tickets with the PBO discount code!
The biggest and best boat jumble the south is returning to Beaulieu for its 40th year, with hundreds of stalls selling new and used kit, clothes and craft.
Flare Amnesty at Lindon Lewis Marine
Lindon Lewis Marine is delighted to be hosting another of its popular Flare Amnesty events. Lindon Lewis Marine is inviting visitors to bring along their old and out of date…
Sheerness RNLI lifeboat crew assist mast-fall yachtsman
The yachtsman had fallen approximately 10 feet from the mast and had landed on to another crew member
Maersk tanker to be fitted with 30m-tall rotating sails
Flettner rotor sails will be installed and trialled on board a Maersk Tankers-owned vessel, marking the first installation of wind-powered energy technology on a product tanker vessel.
Flare amnesty and sea safety day on the South Coast
Dorset Police, MDL Marina and Ramora UK have joined forces to hold a family Sea Safety Day and Flare Amnesty on Easter Saturday.