The incredible discovery of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance has made polar history. Scientists have discovered the 107-year-old wreck at the bottom of the Weddell Sea. The discovery, announced this…
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Plea to Irish Sea boaters to help stop the spread of non-native marine species
When boaters and paddlers travel our coastlines and oceans, they often accidentally transport non-native marine species. By filling in this short biosecurity survey, you can help boating organisations and policy…
Giant shark spine found in Bournemouth – species revealed
A giant shark spine found near Bournemouth, Dorset, on Tuesday has been identified as a basking shark. PBO editor Ali Wood discovered the grisly 4ft shark spine whilst cycling along…
Large spine found on Bournemouth beach could be from a shark
It’s not every day you come across what might be a shark’s spine. I love beach-combing for fossils and shark’s teeth, and have even swum with seals and dolphins, so…
Eight bells for ‘sailing maverick’ Les Williams
Les Williams, one of sailing's pioneering mavericks from the 1960s - 1980s passed away in late January.
Les Powles tribute: Fair winds to the Corinthian sailor
Corinthian sailor Les Powles who successfully sailed solo around the world three times during the 1970s and ‘80s and was a recipient of the British Yachtsman of the Year award,…
Beware “lethal exhausts” unsuitable for boats
Very cheap exhausts bought online and fitted to marine diesel heaters risk fires and fatal fumes, warns a marine surveyor and former boatbuilder.
Want to appear on the Channel 4 series The Dog House?
The heart-warming TV series The Dog House, which appears on Thursdays on Channel 4, is looking for participants to star in series 4 of the dog-dating show. The series follows…
Amazing feats by Golden Globe Race entrants just to reach starting line
Dedicated Golden Globe Race 2022 entrants will have sailed halfway around the world, prior to the start in Les Sables d’Olonne, France.
Fair winds to pioneering multihull designer James Wharram
Fair winds to free-spirited sailor and pioneering multihull designer James Wharram who passed away on 14 December, at the age of 93
Dramatic footage shows moment tow-line snaps in rescue of dismasted yacht
The 28ft French vessel was spotted on Sunday by Alfie and Ceylan Moore, who were sailing across the Atlantic on the ARC+ rally with friend Stu Finch and Alfie’s mum…
ARC fatality and two yachts abandoned mid-Atlantic
French sailor Max Delannoy (73), who was taking part in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, has died after being struck by the boom. Mr Delannoy, along with Philippe Anglade and…
Warning: E10 petrol and older boat engines don’t mix
Fears are that older boat petrol engines – both outboard and inboard – filled with E10 could be caught out in a dangerous situation.
Black Friday magazine deals: More than 50% off PBO subscriptions
The Black Friday shopping extravaganza seems to get bigger every year, and this year you can get even better Black Friday magazine deals with huge discounts on your favourite boating…
Katie McCabe joins speaker line-up at BoatLife Live boat show
Teenage round-Britain sailor Katie McCabe will be among the guest speakers at BoatLife Live, which takes place 17 - 20 February 2022, at The NEC, Birmingham
And they’re off! ARC+ yachts leave Las Palmas for Cape Verde
Seventy yachts left Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, this afternoon in gusty 15-20 knot north-easterlies, headed for Cape Verde. The boats are part of the ARC+ – the sister event to…
Countdown to ARC+ begins – 2 hours to go
Moderate to strong winds are expected for the start of the ARC+ today in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Around 70 boats will be taking part in the rally, sailing to…
Towing under sail for 232 miles: Impressive seamanship in the Jester Azores Challenge
"Some 400 miles from the finishing line, the Varne Folkboat Minke lost her rudder" – John Apps reports on impressive feats of seamanship from the latest Jester Azores Challenge
PBO editor announces departure after four years in post
PBO editor, Rob Melotti, is stepping down after four years as editor of the UK’s biggest boating magazine. Future Publishing is keen to hear from candidates to fill the role.…
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston talk next week
If you’re based on the South Coast, don’t miss a talk by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston at the University of Kent. Part of the university’s In Conversation series, the event takes at 630pm…