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Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
Bart Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
Bart Selby, the dog of columnist Dave Selby, shares his thoughts on sailing for the June 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine.
June 2015
In the May 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
New solo non-stop, around the world yacht race announced
A new Golden Globe Race will set sail in June 2018 to mark the 50th anniversary of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston's first solo non-stop circumnavigation
Ocean Cleanup’s ‘Mega Expedition’ announced
This August, up to 50 vessels will cross the 'Great Pacific garbage patch' in parallel, in what aims to be the largest ocean research expedition in history.
Yacht seized with two tonnes of cocaine on board
A yacht carrying more than two tonnes of cocaine to Europe has been intercepted in the Caribbean
Stricken yacht sailors return to thank rescuers
A yacht crew returned to thank the rescuers who worked for seven hours to save their 35ft cruiser in stormy conditions off the coast of north Wales.
New £800,000 dredger for Brighton Marina
In a bid to take greater control of dredging at Brighton Marina, Premier Marinas has invested £800,000 in purchasing its own dredger.
PBO Ask the Experts Live final countdown
It's the final countdown for the inaugural PBO Ask the Experts Live event at Beaulieu Boatjumble.
Sailing The Arctic Race
Sailing The Arctic Race (STAR) is heading north in 2017, taking a fleet of international sailors through the Northwest Passage
Work under way to remove silt from Peel marina
Dredging is under way to remove up to 18,000 tonnes of silt from Peel marina.
Atalanta owners celebrate Diamond Jubilee year
This summer the Atalanta Owners Association will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first Fairey Atalanta to be launched.
Weston Bay Yacht Club official re-opening
At noon, on Saturday 18 April, the new facilities at the Weston Bay Yacht Club will be officially opened by the Mayor of Weston super Mare. WBYC received a grant…
‘Challenging rescue’ of grounded yacht in dense fog
A single-handed sailor was rescued when his yacht ran aground in dense fog on rocks off the coast of Devon.
Sailors continue to help cyclone-stricken Pacific islanders
Cruising sailors are rallying together to help the South Pacific island nations left devastated by Cyclone Pam.
100 days countdown for ACWS Portsmouth
Today marks 100 days to go until the America's Cup World Series, Portsmouth (Thursday 23 - Sunday 26 July 2015).
£5,000 fine following River Tyne breakwater crash
The owner of a fishing vessel has been fined £5,000 and ordered to pay costs of £4,536.18 after 'failing to keep a good lookout' and crashing into River Tyne breakwater.
Yarmouth Harbour Spring Festival
Yarmouth Harbour’s Spring Festival will be taking place on Saturday 25 April 2015. The event will run from 11am until 4pm with a hog roast on the quay. The Maritime…
Lifejacket warning after powerboat sinks
Four people were rescued from the water after their 18ft speedboat sank off the Exmouth coast.
The Fish & Ships boat and food festival returns
Fish & Ships boat and food festival at Portland Marina on the Dorset coast will be taking place this weekend.