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Colregs made simple

Colregs made simple - on film!

PBO's expert video guides to the ColRegs

Gear

Standard Horizon HX851E WATERPROOF HANDHELD VHF WITH GPS AND DSC

Standard Horizon HX851E WATERPROOF HANDHELD VHF WITH GPS AND DSC

6W Floating Hand held VHF with internal GPS, glow-in-the dark gasket, waypoint navigation and a compass...

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Video: Elan 210 on test

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Glossary of nautical terms

Don't know a sampan from a sampson post? Perplexed by parrels, pelorus or pirogues? Harrassed by a harmattan? Welcome to the PBO glossary containing over 1,500 words, from simple sea terms to archaic sayings and ancient nautical nomenclature.

BOD Apr 2012

Boat-owner's diary

The PBO 'family' share their boat-owning treats, trials and tribulations