In the Summer 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
Cruising
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
New Zealand to Fiji on a 26-footer – learning from experience
Euan Crawford experienced mixed fortunes when he and his girlfriend sailed their uninsured, un-surveyed, 30-year-old Raven 26 from New Zealand to Fiji.
Cruising Notes: Castlebay charm
Charmian Entwistle recommends Castlebay, Barra as a charming stopping-off point when visiting the Outer Hebrides...
Editor’s welcome to the July 2017 issue – on sale today!
We examine what the Recreational Craft Directive requirements really mean, and test the traditional tiller pilot against a modern, stabilised version.
July 2017
In the July 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
June 2017
In the June 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
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
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…
May 2017
In the May 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
London On-Water 2017
Central London’s 4-Day Summer Yachting & Boating Festival Thursday 8th June 2017 – Sunday 11th June 2017 St Katharine Docks, London E1W 1LA www.londononwater.com
Falmouth Classics 2017
2017 is important to us as it’s the 30th anniversary of the Falmouth Classics and we are delighted that Tilley Endurables will once again be our title sponsor. The dates…
Pelle P Kip Regatta 2017
The Pelle P Kip Regatta, the first ‘major’ regatta of the sailing season, takes to the River Clyde on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14 May from Kip Marina, Inverclyde. New…
RYA Push the Boat Out 2017
RYA Push the Boat Out is all about getting out on the water and discovering sailing and windsurfing near you! http://www.rya.org.uk/programmes/push-the-boat-out/Pages/hub.aspx
Arc Channel Islands Seminar 2017
ARC Channel Islands Seminar in Chichester UK Combining informative presentations with a social day, the ARC Channel Islands Seminar programme includes lunch and the chance to meet and get to…
Southampton Sailing Week 2017
History is set to be created on Southampton Water this spring as the city hosts a spectacular parade of sail. Hundreds of craft, from one-man kayaks to huge luxury yachts,…
April 2017
In the April 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
The OCC announces award recipients for 2016
Each year, the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) recognises the outstanding achievements of blue water sailors and brings them to the attention of the sailing community.
Changes to proof of ownership and boat registrations in Greece
A change to the way Greek authorities administer all boats sailing in their waters has been announced, the Cruising Association reports.
March 2017
In the March 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner...