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 | THIS MONTH IN PBO
Waiting for the tide with the editor, Logbook - this month's news and views featuring a global circumnavigation from north to south, an ex-yachtmaster instructor put in jail and a former royal yacht up for sale. James Stevens and Andrew Simpson, Readers' letters including this month the dangers of doubling-up mooring lines, using the right rescue knife and the flagrant flouting of flag etiquette. Dave Selby, New boats, Cruising notes, First aid at sea, Learning from experience, Ask the experts and Boat Owner's Sketchbook with Dick Everitt. Practical projects this month featuring a step-by-step guide to replacing wind generator bearings, tips on keeping the heads smelling sweet and an easier way to time the tides. New gear, Chart corrections and Bosun's bag - maritime mischief with Jake Kavanagh. |
 | Beauty and the Balearics
Andrew Simpson braves the beats 'n breaks on Ibiza and marvels at the pacific perfection of neighbouring Formentera |
 | Bonwitco - Motorboat test
We test the 1960s Scandinavian motorboat that took root in Devon and is still thrives there today |
 | New boat test: CR 470
The former Rival Bowman Starlight 46 gets a Swedish facelift. Now called the CR 470, our tester says it's for 'cruising in the fast lane' |
 | Low-cost GPS on test
A basic 'outdoors' handheld GPS can be yours for less than £100 - but isn't it worth paying more for extra features? |
 | Your boat in winter
There are several options available to boat owners for overwintering boats - but some jobs are a must, whatever option you pick. We give expert advice on various options, from the full winter lay-up ashore to keeping the boat in the water all year... and everything in between |
 | A summer in France
The good, the bad and the ugly - Colin and Rita Jones look back on four months in the French canals and the western Med |
 | Hi-tech rescue
You're in trouble and drifting with wind and tide, yet somehow the coastguard knows where to look for you. How do they do that? |
 | The white cliffs of France
The lure of the Benedictine takes David Rainsbury into Fécamp and then on the St Valery-en-Caux on the northern French coast |
 | Whitby to Felixstowe
Weathering the Wash - Roger Oliver nears the end of his circumnavigation of Britain braving a Force 8 gale as well as heavy shipping |
 | Scow sailing - 11ft of fun
From Essex to Christchurch, one of the oldest small boat designs has made a big comeback |
 | Servicing a heads pump
Exclusive three-page extract from regular PBO contributor Pat Manley's latest book, Simple Boat Maintenance |
 | Silhouette - a reader restoration
Take one Silhouette suitable for the scrapheap, add some DIY restoration skills and, hey Presto! - you have a race-winning yacht |
 | Transatlantic in a 21-footer
How single-hander John Sargavy made his 21-footer suitable for not one - but two - Atlantic crossings |
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