PBO June 2011 issue
On sale: Thu, 28 Apr 2011
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What's in the June 2011 issue of PBO?
BOATS:
Buy a second-hand Elizabethan 31
A highly-popular choice with cruising folk, but also a spirited performer
Bargain cruisers from £3,000
Modern One Design cruiser-racers: a run-down of the best bargain buys
PRACTICAL:
Tip of the month
Be prepared for emergency sail repairs
6 simple outboard fixes
Start your 2-stroke first time, every time
Practical projects
Readers tackle money-saving tasks
Do-it-yourself rudder repair
A cost-effective skeg and rudder rebuild
A comfier cockpit
Illustrated tips from the PBO Sketchbook
Getting things a shade cooler
Make a simple hatch blanking plate
GEAR:
PBO Gear tests
Habitent cockpit enclosure, Brizo hull brush
PBO Chandlery
The latest product news and bargains
Radar
New HD and broadband radar – is it time to upgrade?
SEAMANSHIP:
Nautical know-how
Hard-won quick tips from PBO readers
Trapped in a sinking yacht's locker
A reader recalls the nightmare of being trapped while trying to stem a leak
Planning for a solo sail
Why there's no substitute for preparation
How to anchor in a tight space
Tips and techniques for better anchoring in close quarters
Yachtmaster top tips
All about position fixing, buoyage and lights, and using GPS
How safe is your mooring?
We look at all of the best ways to ensure that your boat stays secure
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE:
Top spots
Readers share their favourite havens – this month: Egilsay, Ischia and Lundy
Easy photo pilot guide
Paradise found in Devon: the tranquil realm of the River Yealm
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Round The Island Race
Winning this much-loved event may not be just an unattainable dream...
REGULARS:
Waiting for the tide
News and views from the editor
News
Coastguard cuts controversy, fatal collision in English Channel, Thames pageant for Queen in 2012, piracy update, PBO Green Awards deadline... and more
Regional news
Bargains of the month
Special offers from our chandlery pages
Readers' letters
Coastguard cuts, shifting shallows, confusing tide times, diesel bug lessons and more
Dave Selby
Sailing out of sync
Sam Llewellyn
Seagulls in our sights
Andrew Simpson
Bigger is not always better
Ask the experts
Questions on insurance, corrosion and more
Galley gourmet
Recipe ideas for high tea on the high seas
Boat-owner's diary
The highs and lows of boat ownership
Course of the month
The RYA Helmsman's Course
Cruising notes
Cruising updates from near and far
Chart updates
Recent revisions from the Admiralty
Bosun's bag
Maritime mischief as seen by readers
