Seven skippers have crossed the Plymouth start line of the Jester Challenge 2018 and will now race to Newport
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Robert Manry on the silver screen
When Robert Manry landed at Falmouth, Cornwall, 78 days after seeing out from Falmouth, Massachusetts, he became an inspiration to generations of small boat sailers. Now, a new documentary, Manry at…
Tom Cunliffe backs CA’s campaign to tackle fishing gear entanglement
Boaters have until 12 March to sign the Cruising Association's (CA) petition calling for a debate on the better marking of static fishing gear
Save 15% on advance Beaulieu Boatjumble tickets with the 2018 PBO discount code!
The countdown is on for the biggest boat jumble in the south! It returns to the New Forest, Hampshire on Sunday 22 April. Advance event tickets are on sale at…
PBO Ask the Experts LIVE returns to Beaulieu Boatjumble
The largest outdoor sale of boating items in Europe - Beaulieu Boatjumble - returns on 22 April 2018, along with PBO's Ask the Experts LIVE
What’s on at the PBO Theatre at London Boat Show 2018
The 2018 London Boat Show kicks off on Wednesday 10 January with the launch of the Practical Boating theatre right next to the PBO stand LCO14. Editor Rob Melotti will…
London Boat Show 2018: Dave Selby reveals how to get afloat for less
PBO columnist Dave Selby will be talking about his small boat adventures at the London Boat Show, which will take place at the ExCel London from 10-14 January
Environment Agency seeks boaters’ views on 5 year navigation charges plan
Boaters who keep their vessels on Environment Agency (EA) run waterways have until 26 January 2018 to make their views known
Golden Globe Race: French Sailing Federation will not stop the event
The French Sailing Federation - Fédération Française de Voile (FFV) - will decide in January if it is 'neutral, for or against' the Golden Globe Race
Another UK entry for the Golden Globe Race
Ertan Beskardes now joins Susie Goodall and Robin Davie in flying the flag for Britain
Nominate your most promising young sailor
The RYA is asking for nominations for the Regional Youth Champion Awards which celebrates young sailors, windsurfers and powerboaters
Investigation underway into Clipper Race fatality
Organisers of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race say Simon Speirs, who was crewing on CV30, GREAT Britain, died after he was washed overboard in the Southern Ocean
London Boat Show: Marlin’s Mission on stage
PBO columnist Dave Selby will be appearing in the PBO Theatre at the London Boat Show to talk about Marlin’s Mission and sign copies of his new book, The Impractical…
Major new wind farm to be built off the coast of Fife
The Neart na Gaoithe wind farm off the coast of Fife has been given the go ahead after a long running legal battle with wildlife campaigners
Watch: Trailer for the Donald Crowhurst film, The Mercy, is released
The preview of the new Donald Crowhurst biopic, The Mercy, is now out ahead of the film's release in February 2018. Watch it here!
New leaders for the Volvo Ocean Race
Richard Brisius and Johan Salén have been appointed as president and co-president of the Volvo Ocean Race, taking over from the outgoing chief executive, Mark Turner.
UKSA marks its 30th anniversary with ambitious future plans.
The maritime training charity has received the royal seal of approval for its plans to redevelop its site at Cowes on the Isle of Wight
Peter Burling named Rolex World Sailor of the Year
America's Cup winning helmsman Peter Burling and Dutch racer Marit Bouwmeester have been crowned the male and female 2017 Rolex Sailor of the Year
Poole Harbour Boat Show to return in June
More than 200 exhibitors are expected to take part in the Poole Harbour Boat Show which returns for its fourth year in 2018
Southampton marina staff given award for rescue
The marina staff at Shamrock Quay rescued unconscious boat owner Chrissie Cockburn after she lost her balance and fell from a pontoon into the water