‘This shows that no matter how experienced you might be, you can still get caught out by tides and weather', said Coastguard spokesman
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London Boat Show visitor numbers down – but strong sales reported
The 62nd London Boat Show, which drew to a close yesterday, attracted 90,328 people through the doors of ExCeL London over 10 days.
New Marine Conservation Zones announced
Europe’s longest chalk reef – the Cromer Shoals in Norfolk – is among the 23 latest areas to gain protected status
Ian Walker is YJA Yachtsman of the Year
Boating cartoonist Mike Peyton, Volvo Ocean Race skipper Ian Walker and young sailor Eleanor Poole were celebrated at the YJA Yachtsman of the Year awards
DIY antifouling survey results announced
The survey was completed by almost 2,500 boat owners, the vast majority of whom paint their own boats with antifouling paint on an annual basis
London Boat Show 2015: Day one in pictures
The 62nd annual London Boat Show is under way at ExCeL London, showcasing almost 400 boats - and much, much more!
Mooring contractor prosecuted for causing navigational hazard
The Port of Milford Haven has successfully prosecuted a mooring contractor for causing a yacht to go adrift whilst attached to the mooring.
Long term dredging plan for Brightlingsea Harbour
Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners' plans for £720,000 dredging and saltmarsh creation programme announced.
Tribute to RYA knot expert Gordon Perry
Gordon Perry, co-author of the RYA Knots, Splices & Ropework Handbook, sadly passed away over the Christmas period.
February 2016
In the February 2016 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
The best kind of lock-in – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat column
PBO columnist Dave Selby shares a Lock and Bull story: a pub wasn’t a pub in olden times unless it offered a grandstand view of gladiatorial combat with lock gates…
Nav in a nutshell: Looks good on paper
Up-to-date printed paper charts are a good bet for identifying your position – but they do have their limits, says Dick Everitt
How to reef – expert advice from PBO Sail Clinic
How do you ensure an efficient reef with a roller-reefing headsail and slab-reefing mainsail? David Harding explains
Merry Christmas from the PBO team
Wishing all PBO's readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year!
Nav in a nutshell: Navigate with radar
Dick Everitt gives us a clear picture of the advantages to be gained from using radar to check our navigation
Revised Edinburgh Marina development gets the green light
The 300-berth Edinburgh Marina with residential, retail and spa hotel development will be just 2.5 miles from the city centre
Boat fire leaves man with severe burns
A 58-year-old man suffered burns to his hands, feet and face after a fire in a diesel heater broke out on his yacht
All aboard the 2016 London Boat Show
Around 400 boats will be showcased at the 2016 London Boat Show, from 8-17 January, including the restored PBO Project Boat Hantu Biru
The 30th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers wraps up in Saint Lucia
In an emotional evening, with many winners and a surprise proposal, the 30th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) prize-giving party brought the rally to a close for another year
2018 Golden Globe Race – more details announced
"Interest in this retro race has struck a chord with so many sailors around the world," says 2018 Golden Globe Race founder Don McIntyre