In his latest column, published in the July 2015 issue of PBO, Dave Selby puts leaky windows in the frame.
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Bart Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
Bart Selby, the dog of columnist Dave Selby, shares his thoughts on sailing for the June 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine.
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
PBO columnist Dave Selby finds that a yacht club work day provides an opportunity to drink limitless cups of tea while converting a Sailfish into an ornamental planter.
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
In his latest boating podcast, Dave Selby issues a bewildered salute to those splinter group members for whom leaky wooden boats seem to exercise an irresistible appeal...
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
Dave Selby explains the WC arrangements on a Sailfish to a keen novice sailor who speaks almost entirely in acronyms...
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
Singing on passage to keep spirits buoyant can sometimes have the reverse effect.
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
'If you bring a van round to my garage, I’ll give you the rest...’
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
‘Wait for meeee...’
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
‘Sorry Dave, there’s no room for your boat in your shed. This area’s always been used for drinking tea: it’s the way of the waterfront...’
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
'The advent of selfie-steering gear...'
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
'Looks like you're about to enjoy your first race win, Dave...'
Fun boating cartoons from Claudia Myatt
Cartoonist Claudia Myatt has been bringing PBO’s Dave Selby columns to life through comedy boating scenes for more than eight years. A selection of 12 designs are also now available…
Dave Selby’s ‘Mad about the Boat’ podcast
'So there I was, unreefed in a hurricane off Bradwell, when I had to decide whether or not to amputate...'
That’s rich, coming from you – Dave Selby’s ‘Mad about the Boat’ podcast
Tradition, honed over several days, is the richly ironic watchword when City-bred shipwrights meet the East Coast’s dyed-in-the-wool splatcherites, says columnist Dave Selby
Dave Selby’s ‘Mad about the Boat’ podcast: July 2014
'I don't know what's more stressful: going sailing or not going sailing...'
Dave Selby Podcast: June 2014
'He thought it would be easier than refixing his mainsheet cleats the right way round...'
How to make a mark at the boat jumble
PBO's Dave Selby shares some amusing advice on how to make the most of boat jumble bargains, as buyers or sellers, ahead of the Beaulieu Boatjumble.
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
This month's special and unique podcast features Dave Selby actually singing...while sober
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
'Bailers? Certainly. Do you want skimmed, semi-skimmed or full fat?'
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
'So much nicer being on a proper boat, isn't it, darling...'