A family of six were rescued from a yacht which became adrift in rough weather and ran aground off the Pembrokeshire coast.
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
Deadline looms for Marine Conservation Zone consultation
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is urging sailors to participate in the Government’s public consultation on the second tranche of MCZs ahead of the closing date of Friday, 24 April
US sailor found after 66 days lost at sea
American sailor Louis Jordan who was rescued after two months lost at sea apologised to his father for not bringing his boat home.
Heavily pregnant woman rescued from capsized trimaran
A couple were airlifted to hospital after their trimaran capsized one nautical mile off Dungeness Point, Kent.
320-plus sailing venues will ‘push the boat out’
More than 300 sailing venues will be offering taster sessions for the RYA Push the Boat Out initiative 2015
Major rescue following tug capsize
A major search operation got under way in Southampton Water when a tug suddenly capsized and one of the crew could not be found.
On water spectator plans revealed for America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth
How to watch the America's Cup World Series Portsmouth racing in the Solent, from 23 to 26 July 2015
Revamped Visitor Centre opens at Portland Bill Lighthouse, Dorset
The newly refurbished Portland Bill Lighthouse Visitor Centre is now open to visitors.
New joint industry initiative to support UK wave and tidal energy
The Crown Estate, Marine Scotland and Welsh Government have teamed up to fund Aquatera Ltd and their delivery partners to run the secretariat role for a new offshore Ocean Energy…
Three more charged over yacht cocaine haul
Three more people have been charged in connection with a plot to smuggle 1000kg cocaine into the UK.
Three rescued from grounded yacht
A yacht was assisted by RNLI lifeboat crew after it grounded on rocks on the South Bull Wall at the entrance to Ireland's Dublin Port.
PBO Tested: 17 lifejackets
Five dedicated testers took to the RNLI College's training pool to put 17 lifejackets through their paces.
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May 2015
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Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
PBO columnist Dave Selby finds that a yacht club work day provides an opportunity to drink limitless cups of tea while converting a Sailfish into an ornamental planter.
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections April 2015
Download free PDF of corrections for the PBO almanac
PBO “Free Anchorage” playing cards – now online!
Practical Boat Owner magazine's "Free Anchorage" Playing Cards are now available to buy online for the first time through Piplers of Poole chandlery
Large seal on the beach sparks coastguard callout
Advice issued after Liverpool and Crosby Coastguard team was tasked following reports of a large seal on the beach at Formby
Lone yachtsman rescued off Irish coast
The lone yachtsman had radioed for help as the loss of power with no wind present had disabled his yacht.
Book your slot at PBO Ask the Experts Live!
Booking has now opened for the PBO Ask the Experts Live attraction at Beaulieu Boatjumble 2015.