Is it time to swap your boat batteries? We look at the pros and cons of lithium-ion vs standard, installation dos and don’ts, bust the…
Practical Boat Owner
May issue – out 14 March
15 fixes at sea: sailors share how to deal with a range of problems afloat from a dismasting and rudder damage to chafe, the essential…
French lock restrictions
Yachtsman Peter Howell, who sails Sundowner, has contacted PBO to warn fellow readers of lock restrictions at the River Vilaine at Arzal, Southern Brittany
Mumbles lifeboat volunteers aid two yachts aground
"The very high tide also leads to a very low tide at low water. Both skippers did the right thing and called for help sooner rather than later..."
Restored project boat sinks within minutes of first launch
A pensioner whose yacht sank within minutes of being placed in the water following a five-year restoration says it has been ‘a wonderful adventure’
August 2017
In the August 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
Deganwy Marina is up for sale
Deganwy Marina, one of the most modern marinas in North Wales is being offered for sale by The Crown Estate, with a guide price of £2,500,000.
PBO Seadogs (and other sailing pets)
Contact us and Send us your seadog photos for our web gallery and your pet may be lucky enough to become Seadog of the Month in the magazine to win…
Solo sailor’s Mayday call sparks rescue operation
A Mayday call was made from a single-handed 9m yacht that was taking on water seven miles north-west of St Agnes, Cornwall.
New accessible powerboat launched at Weir Wood Reservoir
Two national charities, The Wheelyboat Trust and Young Epilepsy, have launched a new accessible powerboat at Weir Wood Reservoir in East Sussex.
Flotilla in memory of Irish Coast Guard helicoper R116 crew
Sailors are invited to join a Flotilla in Carlingford Lough, Ireland in tribute to R116 - the Coast Guard helicopter that crashed with the loss of four crew lives.
Solo sailor Keith White completes voyage despite set-backs
Single-handed yachtsman Keith White has completed his round-Britain voyage – despite a rescue scuppering the non-stop aspect of his quest
Countdown to Liverpool: Clipper Race plans unveiled
With just under 50 days remaining until the Clipper 2017-18 Race start on 20 August, further details have been unveiled for the festivities in Liverpool.
Round the Island Race 2017 record broken by a minute
A total of 1,342 yachts turned out to compete in Round the Island Race 2017, with the 70ft trimaran Concise 10 achieving a thrilling race record.
Round the Island Race starts tomorrow!
The annual Round the Island Race will be be taking place bright and early tomorrow, with 1,342 yachts expected to sail around the Isle of Wight.
UK Coastguard helicopter makes 500-mile mercy dash to rescue unwell yachtsman
The UK Coastguard search and rescue helicopter made a 530-mile round trip yesterday to rescue a desperately unwell yachtsman in the Atlantic Ocean.
2018 Golden Globe Race – 365 days to start
A year today, up to 30 sailors will embark on a solo circumnavigation in small yachts using paper charts, a sextant and wind-up chronometer to navigate by.
UK boater fined for red diesel in Belgium
PBO and the RYA have received a report from a yachtsman fined €500 for having traces of red diesel in his fuel tank following a Belgian Customs inspection.
Judicial Review supports Brighton Marina licence decision
A decision by the MMO to grant a marine licence relating to development in Brighton Marina has been upheld in the High Court following a Judicial Review.
‘Poor condition’ yacht rescued in the Solent
An 18ft yacht that required assistance in the Solent was described by rescuers as being in a 'poor condition.'
Peter Burling and Emirates Team New Zealand win the 35th America’s Cup
The Kiwi team dominated the 35th America’s Cup finals, winning 8 races to ORACLE TEAM USA’s one race win, to claim the oldest trophy in international sport.
A.S.A.P. Supplies is ‘business as usual’ following acquisition
A.S.A.P. Supplies wish to reassure PBO readers that they will continue to maintain the 'familiar and high quality service' established over 27 years.