Technological advances in onboard systems can inspire awe – or something else entirely, says PBO columnist Dave Selby
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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 Lindon Lewis Marine is inviting visitors to bring along their old and out of date…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.
AIS devices to be integrated into all Clipper Race lifejackets
AIS devices will be integrated into all lifejackets for the first time during the Clipper 2017-18 Race.
Lessons learned from fatal boating accidents in latest MAIB Safety Digest
"Familiarity breeds contempt and contempt is your enemy with all things to do with the sea"-Lessons learned from boating accidents in new MAIB Safety Digest
Ian Walker named as RYA Director of Racing
The double Olympic medallist, America’s Cup sailor and Volvo Ocean Race-winning skipper will take over from John Derbyshire, who will retire later this year.
RYA Push The Boat Out 2017 to be bigger than ever
The UK-wide event returns from 13-21 May 2017, inviting thousands of people to have a go at sailing and windsurfing at free and low cost taster sessions.
Competition to win a VIP Beaulieu Boatjumble weekend ends today!
Your chance to win a night's accommodation for two and breakfast at Careys Manor Hotel, plus a £50 voucher towards dinner and Beaulieu Boatjumble tickets.
Mike Golding is named Little Ship Club president
Offshore sailor Mike Golding follows in the footsteps of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston at the Little Ship Club
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections April 2017
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Big changes ahead for the London Boat Show
It will be taking place over five days instead of 10 and joining forces with two new events
Save £££ with boat denial – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Your expert print-out-and-throw-away guide to free overwintering and hassle-free maintenance, from PBO columnist Dave Selby
Editor’s welcome to the May issue – on sale today!
Happy 50th Birthday PBO... Editor David Pugh welcomes you to the latest issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine.
Bornholm, island in the sun – a gem on the Danish Baltic coast
It is claimed that the island of Bornholm has more sunny days than anywhere else in Denmark. In summer the sun does certainly seem to shine constantly, and a high…