The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has concluded that a fatal RIB accident, which killed a teenager, "would likely not have happened had the trip been conducted in line with industry…
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Kethvoz KE-866B digital anemometer
Jake Frith tests the Kethvoz KE-866B digital anemometer against the instruments on his boat
First look at the new Astus 26.5
The first images of the new Astus 26.5 have been released. The yacht will be available towards the end of 2024
Solo yachting: sail and power boats for sailing alone
Duncan Kent looks at sail and power boats under 40ft in length that are easily managed by the single-handed sailor
Dismasted yacht arrives safely in Gran Canaria
Swedish yacht Hilma was 540 miles west of Cape Verde on 21 November when the crew heard a loud bang. The port top shroud of the Wauquiez 47PS had come…
Ocean Globe Race: Translated 9 takes Leg 2
The Italian Ocean Globe Race team, Translated 9, have done it again and taken the top spot in Leg 2 of the round the world yacht race
Happy reunion and podium finish for transatlantic yacht Imi Makani
Canadian yacht Imi Makani, who PBO captured arriving in Grenada last week, was one of the ARC+ yachts to take home a trophy at the prizegiving ceremony, bringing to a…
Pip Hare’s Medallia runs aground off Cornwall
Ocean racer Pip Hare is now heading back to Poole aboard her IMOCA 60, Medallia, after the yacht ran aground off St Austell earlier this morning
Boat galley improvements on a sailing yacht
Mike Reynolds transforms the galley area aboard his cruiser-racer by installing a new fridge box, drinks locker, sink and worktops
Going astern in a long keel sailboat
Long-keelers are known for having a mind of their own when going astern, so how do you let them know who’s boss? David Harding offers some suggestions
Special festive offer for the 2024 Southampton Boat Show
Tickets for the 2024 Southampton Boat Show are being offered for a special price of £14.99 over the festive season
Hanse 348: the spacious performance cruiser
The Hanse 348 promises excellent performance under sail with ease of handling, even single-handed. Peter Poland puts it to the test
“They don’t know what normal is!” Transatlantic with a baby and toddler
When Stephanie and Richard Stevens set sail from Jersey to Grenada, they knew it was going to be a challenge with two young children. “I’d have been busy if I…
Tideway 12: seaworthy and stable
Prolific boat owner Clive Marsh extols the virtues of the Tideway 12, which can be launched by hand from a trolley
Tips and advice for safer boating
Seasoned boat owner Gilbert Park shares his tips for making your time on the water as safe and stress free as possible
First woman commodore for Royal Ocean Racing Club
After nearly 100 years, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has elected its first woman commodore. Dr Deborah Fish, OBE, takes over the role in 2024
Spinnaker repair: how to do it yourself
Andy Pag saves thousands of pounds on a replacement by mending his shredded sail himself using a domestic sewing machine
BA pilot snaps brother-in-law sailing 38,000ft below
When Michael Terry set sail across the Atlantic in the ARC+ rally, he had no idea he’d be seen from the cockpit of a Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Michael was sailing…
Boat maintenance: jobs to tackle over the winter
Now’s the time to tick-off those jobs you’ve been putting off all season and get a head-start on the spring rush, says Ali Wood
Top things to do in Grenada for visiting cruisers
If you’re one of this year’s 95 ARC+ boats who’ve just made landfall in Grenada, here’s how to stretch your legs (and revive your tastebuds) after a breezy Atlantic crossing. …