'So there I was, unreefed in a hurricane off Bradwell, when I had to decide whether or not to amputate...'
Dave Selby
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...'
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
'Can't understand why we always have the river to ourselves at this time of year...'
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
Grease is the word
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
When floorboards float
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
Sailors getting all of a lather
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
'Oh, we're a great team: he provides the boat, I bring the biscuits...'
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
'What do you mean - I'm only competitive when I'm winning?'
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
'That washing machine has got to go...'
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
‘It’s OK Dave – there are still some bargains left...’
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
May 2013: ‘... And they paid less than us!’
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
April 2013: 'The pilot book must be wrong - there's no sign of that rock anywhere...'
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
March 2013: 'No Dave, there isn't a button that says "Relax and put your feet up"!''
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
February 2013: 'I think we'll need the skis for this bit'