The Kiwi team dominated the 35th America’s Cup finals, winning 8 races to ORACLE TEAM USA’s one race win, to claim the oldest trophy in international sport.
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Boaters urged to review new proposals for the Exe Estuary
Users of the Exe Estuary are invited to find out more about proposals for new ‘Wildlife Refuge’ areas, formerly known as Voluntary Exclusion Zones.
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.
Solo yachtswoman Lisa Blair sets sail again on Antarctic circumnavigation quest
Solo sailor and adventurer Lisa Blair has recommenced her attempt to circumnavigate Antarctica.
Holier than thou – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Conventional thinking strongly favours the fitting of intakes and outlets in boat hulls – but some think that theory is full of holes, muses Dave Selby.
Summer 2017
In the Summer 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
Single-handed yachtsman Keith White rescued off the Suffolk coast
A Lowestoft RNLI lifeboat spokesman said: “The sailor was a bit upset about having to be rescued."
Sailors rescued after storm hits OSTAR fleet in north Atlantic
Four yachts competing in the OSTAR and TWOSTAR fleet have been rescued after a storm struck in the north Atlantic.
Unmarked lobster pot ‘anchors’ yacht
The Yarmouth RNLI all-weather lifeboat assisted a yacht that was unable to move after fouling its propeller on unmarked lobster pot gear.
‘Disorientated’ yachtsman swam ashore after running aground
A yachtsman who ran aground off the West Sussex coast felt 'confused and groggy' following a single-handed journey from Falmouth, bound for Brighton Marina.
Susie Goodall secures sponsor for 2018 Golden Globe Race entry
British yachtswoman Susie Goodall, the youngest among a 30-strong Golden Globe Race entry list, has secured DHL Express as her primary sponsor.
Sir Ben and Land Rover BAR fight back at America’s Cup
Sir Ben Ainslie's Land Rover BAR team fought back in their sixth race of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers.
Gipsy Moth IV round-Britain 50th anniversary tour
It is 50 years since Sir Francis Chichester sailed solo around the world in Gipsy Moth IV. To celebrate, she is sailing around Britain, stopping at 14 ports.
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.
More than 880 yachts signed up for Round the Island Race
More than 880 yachts have so far signed up to the 2017 Round the Island Race, which will be taking place on Saturday 1 July with a first start of
Cruising Notes: Castlebay charm
Charmian Entwistle recommends Castlebay, Barra as a charming stopping-off point when visiting the Outer Hebrides...
Volvo Ocean Race unveils combined Monohull-Multihull future
The Volvo Ocean Race has solved the question of whether its future should be monohull or multihull – by opting for both.
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...
Search for ‘Don’t Panic’ yacht crew called off
The two crew who were feared missing have made contact with North Yorkshire Police to say they are safe and well.