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Three key changes for new cruiser racing scheme

About 6 hours ago

Multihulls, single-race scenario and NHC calculator developments

New North Sea shipping routes to come into force

The routeing system will change extensively on...

Body found: Believed to be missing French yachtsman

The man overboard tragedy wasn't reported for...

More than 100 sailing clubs are 'pushing the boat out'

Open days, have-a-go sessions and fun events...

BayRaider

Video: BayRaider Expedition on test

Meet the two-berth 20-footer that can be trailed behind a hatchback and launched in less than 15 minutes.

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Mistaken identity

Where do they get these journos....?

From...


Has the world gone mad???

I need a new part for my elderly Perkins 4236,...


Clogged diesel filters - emergency action?

Having experienced this in trying sea...


Topcoating the PBO Project Boat

Video: Top-coating the PBO Project Boat

We paint the hull and deck of our Snapdragon 23 with two-pack polyurethane topcoat

Salona 35

Video: Salona 35 on test

A family cruiser that's fast, fun to sail and capable of winning races?

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.

DaveSelby_boatjumble

Dave Selby podcast: 'Mad About The Boat'

‘It’s OK Dave – there are still some bargains left...’