AIS devices will be integrated into all lifejackets for the first time during the Clipper 2017-18 Race.
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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
Download free PDF of corrections for the PBO almanac
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…
Appledore RNLI Boat Jumble and Car Boot Sale
Boat Jumble and Car Boot Sale will be held on Saturday 10th June at Skern Lodge, Appledore, North Devon – near Bideford. £5 per car £8 per van for sellers…
Oban set to become marine tourism hub
The berthing facility will see the creation of 36 finger-berth pontoons and a concrete floating breakwater, providing flexible short-stay capacity for boats of various sizes.
Fambridge River Festival 2017
Sunday 28th May 2017 10-3am Free Entry and ample free parking At Fambridge Yacht Haven, Church Road North Fambridge Chelmsford Essex CM3 6LU The annual Fambridge River festival is a…
Eileen Ramsay Memorial – Saturday 8th April
Yachting photographer Eileen Ramsay died on 8 February at the grand old age of 101. Her family are holding a memorial service to celebrate her life and work
Boat skipper convicted over £80m cocaine cargo
The skipper of a fishing boat has been convicted of trying to smuggle around a tonne of cocaine into the UK.
Exe Estuary users invited to share views on new voluntary exclusion zones
Two Voluntary Exclusion Zones on the Exe, at Exmouth Local Nature Reserve and Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve have been proposed.
British female set to become youngest skipper in Clipper Race history
Nikki Henderson, 23, is set to make Clipper Race history after being selected as the youngest professional skipper to lead a team in the 40,000NM race
Beaulieu celebrates its 40th Boatjumble
Beaulieu celebrates its ruby Boatjumble on Sunday 23 April, while PBO brings a golden line-up to the Ask the Experts marquee in honour of our 50th year
Steam on the Dock – Liverpool
We are pleased to announce the return of Steam on the Dock to Albert Dock Liverpool. Steam on the Dock (May 6-7, 2017) – The UK’s only inner-city steam rally.…