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PBO marina visitors price guides 2011/2010

Will your marina's summer berths be in PBO?

Tue, 15 May 2012

Act now for inclusion in the 2012 Marina Visitors Price Guide

PBO Essential Maintenance Guide - out now!

116 pages of practical advice to maintain and...

Skipper dies after tender incident at Studland

Yachtsman found unconscious in water - no...

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PBO issue No1

FREE download: the very first issue of Practical Boat Owner

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Where can I get Headlinings for 38ft yacht

Hi fellow yachties.
My boat is based in...


hunter channel 245

Video: Hunter Channel 245 on test

A British-built, twin-keel, all-round cruiser

Gear

Belfield PC/LAPTOP CHART PLOTTER

Belfield PC/LAPTOP CHART PLOTTER

We are pleased to be able to offer an excellent charting package, including a complete portfolio of...

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PBO round Britain

For guidance, inspiration or just a good read, PBO highlights some of the best round-Britain websites and blogs from solo sailors, couples and families who have made the journey

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