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The April issue of PBO is out in the shops today and it's packed full of tips, advice and reviews

Planks for the memories

In his latest boating podcast, Dave Selby issues a bewildered salute to those splinter group members for whom leaky wooden boats seem to exercise an irresistible appeal...

The stricken tanker. Credit: Iona Cameron MacLean

The general cargo vessel Lysblink Seaways has run aground north of the Isle of Mull, near Kilchoan.

What to do when you run aground

Whether you go to sea under power or sail, you'll almost certainly find yourself aground at some point in your on-water career. It’s one of the hazards of the sport…

RYA Push The Boat Out 2014.

For the first time ever, RYA Push the Boat Out will be running over nine days, offering sailing and windsurfing taster sessions across the UK.

An aerial image of Yarmouth Harbour. Credit: Sue Sieger

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) objects to small number of harbour authorities being designated until recreational boating interests are represented on Port User Groups

The Bayliner 285 Arniston

A MAIB report has been published following the tragic deaths of a mother and daughter on board a motor cruiser on Windermere.

YJA Awards_Ian Atkins (President boats.com), Sir Robin Knox-Johnson (Winner Yachtsman of the Year), Bob Fisher (Chairman, YJA)

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was named British yachtsman of the year at the Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) awards 2015