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Citizens urged to report marine life sightings after colour-changing octopus spotted
Footage of a rarely-filmed curled octopus captured changing colour on a Welsh beach has prompted scientists to ask for more people to join their Seasearch programme to help identify changing…
“Significant change” in laws for non-EU sailors cruising in Greece
The requirement to check into and out of every controlled port in Greece for non-EU yachts has now been removed for sailors who can demonstrate the status of Union Goods…
How to get a crew place sailing around the world
If you don’t own a boat but want to sail around the world, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), which leaves annually from Gran Canaria for the Caribbean, is a…
Grassroots sailing club needs support to survive: Save Weir Wood Sailing Club
Sailor, author and broadcaster Tom Cunliffe has thrown his support behind a campaign to 'Save Weir Wood Sailing Club' in East Sussex from closure.
Chance for Northern Ireland boaters to get rid of expired marine flares
"Whilst a long-term solution is still needed and welcomed, this will provide some immediate respite and improve safety for all boat users across Northern Ireland..." Boaters can safely dispose of…
Major fire at Cockwells’ boat-builders production facility
Multiple crews from Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service tackled a significant fire at Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding Ltd production facility, near Falmouth
RNLI issues “condition check” warning to sailors after yacht loss
The RNLI has warned sailors to check weather conditions before leaving port after the loss of a yacht that grounded on rocks near Newburn Bridge, Hartlepool, amidst a busy weekend…
Sunk by the rocks – an anchoring misadventure
When Jeff Middleton got into difficulties with a stuck prop shaft while trying to anchor in Bull Bay on Anglesey, he never imagined it would result in the loss of…
“End the discharge of raw sewage” – Sports join forces to demand clean UK water
The issue of water pollution has led to seven UK organisations, including the Royal Yachting Association, to join forces as The Clean Water Sports Alliance and call for change.
British sailor Pip Hare’s Vendee Globe ‘full throttle’ challenge is in jeopardy
Vendee Globe 2024 challenger Pip Hare may have to "throttle-back on performance" and jeopardise a world sailing record bid unless new funding can be found
Tragic loss of man overboard sailor near Port of Dover
Mick Savage had been sailing his 1980s Westerly Konsort, Konsorted, when he was reported overboard from his yacht on 1 April, just outside Port of Dover.
How I managed to cruise 230 miles of the Thames through 82 locks without stepping ashore
Chris Colverson enjoys the sights when she spends 22 days aboard a 22ft river cruiser – from Shepperton Marina to the source of the River Thames and back, or at…
Former PBO deputy editor joins Round the Island Race 2024 entries
"Stock up on flapjacks" – the countdown is on and earlybird entries are being encouraged for the 2024 Round the Island Race around the Isle of Wight
New PBO Subscriber Benefit worth £634!
If you are a subscriber to the print edition of Practical Boat Owner you can now have free access to digital copies of the magazine
Cornish Crabbers appoints liquidator
British sail boat builders Cornish Crabbers' business and assets are up for sale, after the firm went into voluntary liquidation
‘Why I want to sail around the world in my 9m electric sailing boat”
Dena Hankins is on a global voyage aboard her 1984 9m Baba 30 converted to run with an electric propulsion motor – possibly the smallest electric sailboat to circumnavigate the planet
“I saved two other sailors on my boat’s maiden voyage”
Gilbert Park’s maiden voyage in his Mitchell Classique 28 culminates in the rescue of two men from the water after their yacht sank
Eight bells for renowned boat builder and designer Iain Oughtred
In addition to the his popular Caledonia Yawl, Ness Yawl, Grebe, Tammie Norrie and the Acorn skiff designs, Iain Oughtred was well known for his St Ayles Skiff
RIB driver who sped around 18 knots in inner harbour fined £3,000
This is the first time new high-definition CCTV camera footage has been used by the Falmouth Harbour Authority in a prosecution – in addition to speeding through the Inner Harbour,…