PBO August Issue
On sale: Thu, 21 Jul 2011
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What's in the August 2011 issue of PBO?
BOATS:
Contessa 26
The story behind this most popular of compact long-keeled cruiser-racers
Seascape 18
We test this fast, versatile and well-mannered trailer-sailer
PRACTICAL:
Ultrasonic antifouling from a kit
A DIY alternative to conventional antifouling
Tip of the month
Keeping your tanks and pipework clean
Make a boom tent and LED anchor light
Easy ways to increase your usable accommodation and be seen at night for less battery power
A home-made square sail
This DIY square sail proves easier to handle than a spinnaker when sailing shorthanded
Reinforce your rowlocks
Modifying the rowlocks on an inflatable tender
Take in the air
Improving ventilation below decks
GEAR:
Anchors on test
Testing the holding capacity of different anchor types
SEAMANSHIP:
Spinnaker gybing the lazy way
Gybing a spinnaker with lazy sheets and guys
Broken steering for real
Jury steering fixes to help you regain control if your boat loses its steering at sea
How to be a Yachtmaster
Understanding the weather
Making use of weather information is an essential part of passing the Yachtmaster exam
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE:
Fabulous Fowey
An easy photo pilot guide to this West Country deep water harbour
ON THE WATER:
Top spots to sail around Ireland
Sailing along the Emerald Isle's beautiful west and south coasts
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Ireland marina visitors' guide
Find out where to berth
WIN:
An Easy Climb mast climbing aid, worth £79.99
REGULARS:
Waiting for the tide
The editor considers anchor design, receives top tips from the captain of a car ferry on being seen in a small yacht, and enthuses about PBO?s adoption of QR (Quick Recognition) codes for readers with smartphones, Raymarine buys Tacktick, tall ships set sail... And more
Bargains of the month
Regional news
Readers' letters
Folkboat musings, wrestling with sheepshanks, river debris and a tale of two Hunters
Dave Selby
Subtle sales patter... Priceless
Andrew Simpson
Why I'm snubbing snubbers
Sam Llewellyn
Cretan hitch craft
Ask the experts
Questions on electronics, engines and more
Galley gourmet
Dublin coddle and a prize-winning calzone
Boat-owner's diary
The highs and lows of boat ownership
Nautical know-how
Hard-won quick tips from PBO readers
Nav in a nutshell
The dark art of navigating by night
Learning from experience
Under-prepared and overboard
Course of the month
Keelboat day sailing
Cruising notes
Free mooring, book reviews and more
PBO Chandlery
The latest product news and bargains
Chart updates
Recent revisions from the Admiralty
Bosun's bag
Maritime mischief as seen by readers
News
'Flawed' coastguard proposals, troubled waters for SailTime, a wild ride Round the Island
