A hoax Mayday call led to the launching of Hoylake’s RNLI lifeboat in gale force winds and rough seas.
Laura Hodgetts
Features editor
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections May 2015
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Paralympic gold medallist set to make waves at Poole Harbour Boat Show
Paralympic gold medallist, Helena Lucas will make a special guest appearance at this weekend’s inaugural Poole Harbour Boat Show.
Tributes paid to speedboat tragedy teen
The family of a teenage girl who died following a fatal speedboat incident in Brixham, Devon, on Saturday, 2 May, have paid tribute to her.
Beale Park Boat Show – half price ticket offer
Beale Park Boat & Outdoor Show 2015 will be taking place from 5 to 7 June, offering the widest variety of boats in one place.
Caledonian Canal reopens after major breach
The Caledonian Canal reopened to all boat traffic today following the completion of repairs to damage caused by flooding.
Helena Lucas is first British athlete selected for Rio 2016
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) have named London 2012 sailing champion Helena Lucas as the first athlete selected to represent ParalympicsGB at Rio 2016.
Official report into the Cheeki Rafiki tragedy
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report into the loss of the British yacht Cheeki Rafiki and its four crew in the Atlantic Ocean.
PBO Ask the Experts Live! at Beaulieu Boatjumble 2015
Hundreds of visitors to the 38th Beaulieu Boatjumble enjoyed free expert advice and demonstrations at the debut PBO Ask the Experts Live! event.
PBO Ask the Experts Live! success at Beaulieu Boatjumble
Hundreds of visitors to the 38th Beaulieu Boatjumble enjoyed free expert advice and demonstrations at the inaugural PBO Ask the Experts Live! event.
Sir Ben Ainslie backs RNLI Mayday campaign
Sir Ben Ainslie donned yellow wellington boots in support of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) charity's new fundraising campaign, Mayday.
Boaters urged to take greater care on Jersey reefs
Boaters are being urged to take greater care when visiting Jersey's offshore reefs following recent damage and disturbance to wildlife at the Minquiers.
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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
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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.