Yann Quenet stands out as much for the philosophies behind his self-designed and built 13ft Baluchon as for his sailing exploits. Rupert Holmes reports on one of today’s most inspirational…
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Wooden Boat Stage 2026: Focus on inspiring the next generation of boatbuilders
The Wooden Boat Stage 2026 at the Southampton International Boat Show will be delivering a series of talks and demonstrations aimed at encouraging young people…
UFO encounter mid-Atlantic: how one boat crew saved their catamaran
Tim Stickley meets the crew of Hanuman which suffered hull damage from an unidentified floating object 150 miles from land
Cruising around Britain in a sea kayak
Inspiration for Clive Marsh's sailing club when adventurer Ian Hayward visits.
Maintenance
Restoring a lost International 14 racing dinghy found in a barn after 20 years
Ned Coackley needed a retirement project and an International 14 racing dinghy from the 1920s needed complete renovation. Here's how he restored the boat for
10 tips for boat heads to prevent blockages and odours
Offshore sailor John Carey explains maintenance regimes and troubleshooting hacks to make sure your heads never lets you down
Antifouling paint tips from the experts
Removing old antifouling paint, preparing the hull, and selecting and applying the best fouling control may seem daunting for many DIY-ers. AkzoNobel’s Jason Hill shares…
Why type of anode should I be using when regularly flushing an engine?
Corrosion protection in fresh or brackish water is different to salt water. Vyv Cox has this expert advice for those regularly flushing an engine with…
Amazing adventures
Pip Hare: a masterclass in resiliance
Big C solo sailor Andrew Bedwell rescued while attempting to cross the Atlantic in his 100cm boat
20 Years of the Jester Challenge: Celebrating Low-Budget, Single-Handed Seamanship
Glaciers, williwaw gusts & dodging drifting ice: Cruising the Beagle Channel with a French legend
Practical Projects
Laying ground tackle for swinging moorings
Make a big toot again by clearing seagull scum out of a boat air horn
How to make low-cost collision mat
How to make your own ensign flagstaff
How to prevent wave slap on the hull
Anchor windlass repairs to extend its life
PBO Project Boat
What does a sailmaker do?
Shortly before the Round the Island Race, one of the largest yacht races in the world, it’s all go at…
Shore power: solving tripping problems
Ali Wood gets a crash course in reverse polarity and smart charging when Project Boat Maximus’s shore power gets trippy…
Sail design – using 3D software and laser technology to cut new sails
During the survey of our Maxi 84, the PBO Project Boat Maximus, we were warned by a marine surveyor that…
How to measure your yacht for new sails
Measuring your boat for new sails is a job for the sailmaker, so when our PBO Project Boat Maximus needed…
Restoring a vintage Sailor radio
Ali Wood’s Sailor radio is given the VIP treatment
Seajet Bioclean silicone antifoul review: Our verdict after one year on the water
Does silicone antifouling work? It’s not flying off the shelves yet, according to suppliers, but the results from our Project…
Securing mast cable on our Maxi 84
With the help of ACM Marine, Ali Wood goes about securing mast cable on the Maxi 84 PBO project boat
Family sailing safety gear: TESTED!
Ali Wood discusses the sailing safety gear she chose for their first family cruise on board their Maxi 84, and…