Sailors are joining forces to help those left devastated by Cyclone Pam in the South Pacific island nations of Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
Inverness Search and Rescue helicopter service launched
The launch of the Inverness civilian UK search and rescue (SAR) helicopter service was marked today in a ceremony held at the new SAR base at Inverness Airport.
Life raft challenge for charity and science
Former soldier Wayne Ingram will be spending seven days and nights in the confines of a life raft this May.
Swanwick boatyard opening celebrations
The £5.8million new boatyard development at Swanwick Marina will be celebrated with a grand opening ceremony on Easter Monday
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections March 2015
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Major dredging project at Cowes Yacht Haven
A major dredging project is under way at Cowes Yacht Haven
Navitus Bay Wind Park examination completed
The Planning Inspectorate has closed the examination of the application for the Navitus Bay Wind Park project, comprising up to 194 turbines for the South Coast of England.
Former F1 Chief joins Ben Ainslie Racing
Former CEO of the McLaren Group and Team Principal of the McLaren F1 team Martin Whitmarsh will be joining the British challenger for the 35th America's Cup.
Caledonian Canal closed to navigation
Unusually high water levels on Loch Oich have partially washed Cullochy weir away, causing a major breach of the canal embankment
Tragic loss of yachtswoman Florence Arthaud
French yachtswoman Florence Arthaud was among 10 people killed in a tragic helicopter accident in Argentina
The first annual Windermere Boat Show
The first ever Windermere Boat Show will take place from 20 to 22 March 2015
Fan heater warning after boat fire
Boat owners are being warned not to leave fan heaters on when they are away from their vessels, following a fire at St Katharine Docks marina.
Unauthorised mooring to be outlawed at Richmond
Following a four year campaign, Richmond Council will be authorised to prosecute unlawfully moored boats from 13 March 2015.
Towing operation for Lysblink Seaways is under way
A 150-nautical-mile tow of the stricken cargo ship Lysblink Seaways is under way to Inchgreen, Greenock on the Firth of Clyde.
PBO Ask the Experts Live: Schedule confirmed
The talks schedule has been confirmed for PBO's Ask the Experts Live event at Beaulieu Boatjumble.
Plans for UK-wide tidal energy scheme announced
Plans for a fleet of six tidal lagoons across the UK have been unveiled by Tidal Lagoon Power.
Tickets on sale for The America’s Cup World Series, Portsmouth
Free and paid for tickets for the America’s Cup World Series, Portsmouth are officially available from today, Monday 2 March.
Bomb alert at new Cowes breakwater
An explosive device was discovered amongst shingle on the new Cowes breakwater
Dutch chief mate sentenced for fatal yacht collision
A chief mate of a 5,000-tonne dredger who admitted causing a devastating collision off the Suffolk coast, which killed a yachtswoman, has been sentenced.
April issue on sale today!
The April issue of PBO is out in the shops today and it's packed full of tips, advice and reviews