PBO columnist Dave Selby shares a Lock and Bull story: a pub wasn’t a pub in olden times unless it offered a grandstand view of gladiatorial combat with lock gates…
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Gracing us with their presents – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat column
To the seasoned observer, the sight of boutique branded sailor wear in the pub at this time of year signifies a successful Christmas haul as opposed to an intrepid bout…
Walking off with a prize – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat podcast
Despite subscribing to a leisurely sailing ethos, Dave finds himself accepting a sailing prize. Which had been won by someone else
Berth control for men – Dave Selby’s latest podcast
Dave Selby describes the tortuous boat-handling processes which led to him being rear-ended by a pontoon
Hitch horror and trailer trauma – Dave Selby’s latest podcast
Dave Selby asks 'Why must boat trailers be such a drag?' in his latest column published in Practical Boat Owner magazine.
Nelson’s fifth columnist – Dave Selby’s latest podcast
Dave Selby reveals a secret in his latest column, published in the September 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine.
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
Some sailors claim to know all about showers in marinas the world over, but it won’t wash with PBO columnist Dave Selby...
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
In his latest column, published in the Summer 2015 issue of PBO, Dave Selby shares 'the art of practical boat moanership.'
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
In his latest column, published in the July 2015 issue of PBO, Dave Selby puts leaky windows in the frame.
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…