A performance weekender built in Britain has been missing for a long time – which is why it’s good to meet the BTC-22, says David Harding
Cruising
April 2019
Free plans for building your own Nigel Irens 14-footer, and more, in the latest issue of PBO
March 2019
Sleep easy at anchor - a twin-hook anchoring technique to keep you safe in the roughest storm - in the latest issue of PBO
February 2019
Popular classics! 11 great yachts and what they cost today (part 1 post war and 1950s) in the latest issue of PBO
Visitors guide to Littlehampton for boat owners
Described by Vogue magazine as one of the coolest seaside resorts in Britain, this seaside town nestled along the south east coastline is enjoying a new lease of life following…
January 2019
How DIY two-pack paint can make your boat shine and save £££s, a guide to used boat shows, and more!
December 2018
Reviving a 40-year-old family Contessa, stolen ideas from the superyacht yards, plus how to descale loo pipes
November 2018
We show you how to tackle everyday electrics: basic wiring skills, multimeters and more
August 2018
On test: new Crabber 24. See what happened when we put the Mk 5 version through the wringer, and more!
400% boat tax increase for some cruisers in Croatia
There are now fears that sailors in Croatia will leave the country rather than pay the additional costs
November 2017
In the November 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
October 2017
In the October 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
September 2017
In the September 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
CA advises sailors to give Belgium a miss after red diesel fines
Cruising Association technical experts advise sailors to avoid visiting Belgium, after a skipper was fined £500 for having red diesel traces in his tank
A new future for YOTREPS
For more than 20 years, YOTREPS has provided a free and open position and weather reporting service to anyone, anywhere in the world.
Editor’s welcome to the August 2017 issue – on sale today!
A streak of the antisocial... the editor's welcome to the latest issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine
August 2017
In the August 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
Marina visitors’ berth guide – now online!
A comprehensive guide to where visiting sailors can find hot showers, facilities to top up water tanks and fuel, access Wi-Fi and stock up on supplies, plus the prices charged.
Summer 2017
In the Summer 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
New regulations affecting all boat users in Greece finalised
All boat owners MUST have the new DEPKA form by 26 September this year - and if they don’t, the new law states fines will be imposed, warns the CA