PBO and the RYA have received a report from a yachtsman fined €500 for having traces of red diesel in his fuel tank following a Belgian Customs inspection.
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
Judicial Review supports Brighton Marina licence decision
A decision by the MMO to grant a marine licence relating to development in Brighton Marina has been upheld in the High Court following a Judicial Review.
‘Poor condition’ yacht rescued in the Solent
An 18ft yacht that required assistance in the Solent was described by rescuers as being in a 'poor condition.'
Peter Burling and Emirates Team New Zealand win the 35th America’s Cup
The Kiwi team dominated the 35th America’s Cup finals, winning 8 races to ORACLE TEAM USA’s one race win, to claim the oldest trophy in international sport.
A.S.A.P. Supplies is ‘business as usual’ following acquisition
A.S.A.P. Supplies wish to reassure PBO readers that they will continue to maintain the 'familiar and high quality service' established over 27 years.
Boaters urged to review new proposals for the Exe Estuary
Users of the Exe Estuary are invited to find out more about proposals for new ‘Wildlife Refuge’ areas, formerly known as Voluntary Exclusion Zones.
Two yachts aground assisted by GAFIRS
Two yachts aground in the space of less than 12 hours kept rescuers from an independent lifeboat station busy this weekend.
The Ocean Cleanup’s Pacific Cleanup will start in 2018
The Ocean Cleanup is to start extracting plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch within the next 12 months.
Marina visitors’ berth guide – now online!
A comprehensive guide to where visiting sailors can find hot showers, facilities to top up water tanks and fuel, access Wi-Fi and stock up on supplies, plus the prices charged.
Figaro Bénéteau 3: Prototype foiling monohull to launch next month
A prototype of the world’s first production foiling monohull will hit the water in July
‘Check, Clean, Dry’ to stop the spread of invasive species
The invasive non-native carpet sea-squirt, Didemnum vexillum, or D vex for short, has been found in a sea loch on the west coast of Scotland.
Solo yachtswoman Lisa Blair sets sail again on Antarctic circumnavigation quest
Solo sailor and adventurer Lisa Blair has recommenced her attempt to circumnavigate Antarctica.
Summer 2017
In the Summer 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
Single-handed yachtsman Keith White rescued off the Suffolk coast
A Lowestoft RNLI lifeboat spokesman said: “The sailor was a bit upset about having to be rescued."
Sailors rescued after storm hits OSTAR fleet in north Atlantic
Four yachts competing in the OSTAR and TWOSTAR fleet have been rescued after a storm struck in the north Atlantic.
Unmarked lobster pot ‘anchors’ yacht
The Yarmouth RNLI all-weather lifeboat assisted a yacht that was unable to move after fouling its propeller on unmarked lobster pot gear.
‘Disorientated’ yachtsman swam ashore after running aground
A yachtsman who ran aground off the West Sussex coast felt 'confused and groggy' following a single-handed journey from Falmouth, bound for Brighton Marina.
Susie Goodall secures sponsor for 2018 Golden Globe Race entry
British yachtswoman Susie Goodall, the youngest among a 30-strong Golden Globe Race entry list, has secured DHL Express as her primary sponsor.
Third show for London Boat Show 2018 announced
British Marine Boat Shows has announced that Bespoke London will run alongside the London Boat Show, along with the Boating & Watersports Holiday Show.
Sir Ben and Land Rover BAR fight back at America’s Cup
Sir Ben Ainslie's Land Rover BAR team fought back in their sixth race of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers.