The chemical tanker that collided with a freighter in the English Channel has now sunk
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Cumbria marina drained to free dolphin
A wild dolphin trapped in Maryport marina has finally been released.
Crew safe after tanker collision
The crew of a chemical tanker were rescued last night after a collision with a bulk carrier in the English Channel.
Merchant vessel rescues second pair of rowers
A fortnight after rescuing two Irish rowers, merchant vessel Hispania Spirit, has picked up another pair caught out in the Atlantic Rowing Race.
Funeral takes place for Irish fisherman
Hundreds of people attended the funeral yesterday of a fisherman who died off the County Down coast.
Baubles, bangles and beads needed!
The RNLI is appealing for items of jewellery, medals, and small objêts d'art to help fund its work in 2006.
PBO celebrates 20,000th subscriber
The rear commodore of the Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club has become PBO's 20,000th subscriber
New ARC world circumnavigation
World Cruising are to launch 'World ARC', a circumnavigation that will take 20 months.
Princess Anne presents RYA Yachtmaster of the Year Award
A 23-year-old sail trainer from Middlesbrough has won the prestigious RYA Yachtmaster of the Year award.
Boater dies in Newport Docks
A man has died after falling from his boat in Newport Docks, South Wales.
French and English marinas to team-up
Eight marinas - three British and five French - announced their partnership today at the London Boat Show.
PBO staff on the stage at the London Boat Show
PBO's writers were in spotlight yesterday when Jake Kavanagh and Ian Hardy entertained Boat Show visitors on the newly founded IPC Stage.
Devon family triumph in Atlantic Rowing Race
A family from Devon have won the Fours class in the Atlantic Rowing Race
Chichester Harbour urges safe use of tenders
Chichester Harbour Conservancy are asking boat owners to take care when using a tender.
5 Gold Anchors for Carrickfergus marina
Carrickfergus marina in Co. Antrim has won a 5 Gold Anchor award
Solo rower’s boat smashed on rocks
A Hampshire man's bid to circumnavigate Antartica has ended 30 hours after he set off
Close call with the kite
Will has to cut free the spinnaker during a nasty broach on the penultimate leg from Brighton to Ramsgate
Tourist stopover in Brighton
The family wind down by visiting the pier, beach and electric train.
Into Gosport with engine trouble
Yanita suffers engine problems and the PBO forum comes to the rescue!
Homeward bound
The family head back across the Channel and take a look around Cowes