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British sailor Pip Hare’s Vendee Globe ‘full throttle’ challenge is in jeopardy
Vendee Globe 2024 challenger Pip Hare may have to "throttle-back on performance" and jeopardise a world sailing record bid unless new funding can be found
Plan for Endurance 2 – a replica of Ernest Shackleton ship
Marine archaeologist Mensun Bound has teamed up with round-the-world sailor Enda O'Coineen for a global philanthropic project to build a modern-day replica of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance
The crew of Maiden makes history again by becoming the first all-female team to win a round the world yacht race
The crew of Maiden has taken gold in the Ocean Globe Race becoming the first all-female team to win a round the world yacht race
Discarded trawl net to blame for the total loss of a 42ft yacht in southern Ireland
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) report concluded that a discarded trawl net "was the root cause" of the loss of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42i, Inish Ceinn
Jenny Decker: ‘Why I am in a race against time to sail alone around the world before it’s too late”
Jenny Dekker has Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease that affects her motor and sensory skills but she is determined to sail solo around the world via the Panama Canal to raise awareness of…
Tragic loss of man overboard sailor near Port of Dover
Mick Savage had been sailing his 1980s Westerly Konsort, Konsorted, when he was reported overboard from his yacht on 1 April, just outside Port of Dover.
Arcona 460 sinking prompts investigation by Arcona Yachts
The Swedish-flagged Arcona 460, IdaLina sank in the Pacific Ocean after the rudder stock failed, punching a hole in the yacht's hull
Pen Duick VI takes line & IRC honours in Leg 4 of the Ocean Globe Race
For the second time, the crew of Pen Duick VI, led by Marie Tabarly, has taken line honours in the Ocean Globe Race. But will it be enough to win…
Meet Talan Skeels-Piggins, the paraplegic sailor planning to sail around Great Britain in a non-adapted boat
Talan Skeels-Piggins is looking for advice and assistance during his circumnavigation around Britain, which will include sailing up Ireland's Atlantic coast and around the top of Scotland
Changes to the UK’s Submit a Pleasure Craft Report service announced
Changes to the Submit a Pleasure Craft Report service will be coming into effect from 18 April 2024
Could the French storm to victory in the Ocean Globe Race?
With days to go until the first boats are expected to cross the finish line of Leg 4 in the Ocean Globe Race, has the crew of the French Swan…
Steps taken to cut plastic microfibre pollution in Falmouth Harbour
Filters have been attached to Falmouth Harbour’s industrial washing machines in the marina amenity centre to try and reduce plastic microfibre pollution -
The UK Cadet Class World Championships need your help!
The volunteer-run UK Cadet Class World Championships take place this summer, and support is being sought for the hundreds of young sailors who are taking part
Former PBO deputy editor joins Round the Island Race 2024 entries
"Stock up on flapjacks" – the countdown is on and earlybird entries are being encouraged for the 2024 Round the Island Race around the Isle of Wight
Ocean Globe Race: crews dodge doldrums and search for wind as they race up the Atlantic
As the Ocean Globe Race fleet make their way up the Atlantic, some are finding the wind, while others are struggling with wind holes
Why are boat owners being urged to switch to aluminium anodes?
Boat owners and boatbuilders across the UK are being urged to switch from zinc to aluminium anodes to help marine life, in addition to the scientific and price benefits.
‘Public needs greater access to refillable products’ finds marine conservation report
Last year, 14,000 volunteers for the Marine Conservation Society removed 17,208kgs of litter from our coast.
New PBO Subscriber Benefit worth £634!
If you are a subscriber to the print edition of Practical Boat Owner you can now have free access to digital copies of the magazine
Countdown to the British Motor Yacht Show 2024
More than 70 boats from 50 brands will be on display at the British Motor Yacht Show, which will be held in May