Laura Hodgetts

Features editor

PBO July 2017 cover

In the July 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...

The dismasted yacht. Credit: RNLI/James Bolter

"The crew of the yacht had managed to free the mast, not an easy task in 30 knots of wind" said Mumbles lifeboat deputy second coxswain James Bolter

Poole Harbour Boat Show. Credit Borough of Poole council

The event, which starts on Friday 19 May and is part of the Poole Maritime Festival, is promised to offer a marina full of boats and 200+ exhibitors.