Premier Marinas Limited has today completed the purchase of Noss Marina from the administrators Duff and Phelps.
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Two cruisers aground in 24 hours in Ireland’s Wood Shoal area
The incidents have prompted an RNLI warning for mariners in the area to use caution and listen take advice on where there are submerged rocks.
Marine theft initiative launches at Salcombe
A new marine initiative has launched at Salcombe Harbour, south Devon, to encourage as many boat owners as possible to mark their equipment.
Designs of Ed Dubois
Ed Dubois was a good friend of PBO contributor Peter K Poland and this was probably the last and most up-to-date profile on him.
Tributes pour in for yacht designer Ed Dubois
From Westerlys to superyachts, with plenty in between, the career of designer Ed Dubois has been spectacular.
PBO boat winner learns to sail with Universal Yachting
PBO Project Boat winner Anna Millington learns the ropes with a Competent Crew course, to gain sailing experience for her new yacht Hantu Biru
Mayday call from sinking yacht amid Storm Katie
A Mayday call from a sinking yacht with a lone sailor on board sparked an Easter Sunday call out for three lifeboat crews.
Sailors invited to WITT prototype product launch
Sailors are invited to attend an event to showcase a prototype WITT device which could provide emergency power for lifesaving equipment at sea - and much more.
New Cowes Port Handbook launched
The new-look Cowes Port Handbook 2016-2017 is hot off the press and being distributed to numerous outlets around the Isle of Wight.
Mayday call from yacht aground on Bognor Rocks
A single-handed sailor transmitted a Mayday call when his yacht ran aground on Bognor Rocks and he feared it holed and at risk of sinking
Deputy Editor’s welcome to the May issue – on sale today!
Letting PBO readers in on a Secret... deputy editor Ben Meakins reveals the next PBO Project Boat and welcomes you to the latest issue.
Cowes Breakwater exclusion zone removed
Mariners are strongly advised to remain 30 metres to the north of the Cowes Breakwater crest to avoid the surplus gravel, which reduces depths below those charted.
My supply of ensigns dried up – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat podcast
Dave provocatively contends that an ensign can make a serviceable tea towel – and vice versa
Win a VIP weekend and a pair of Beaulieu Boatjumble tickets
The lucky winner of this competition will receive a pair of Beaulieu Boatjumble tickets, PLUS a night's stay and three-course meal at the Montagu Arms Hotel
Fishing boat crew save two from burning yacht
Two people were rescued from a burning yacht by the crew of a fishing boat who responded to the Mayday call.
Marine planning gathers pace as next phase announced
"Boaters should engage with the marine planning process in their area to ensure the importance and value of recreational boating is recognised..."
Boaty McBoatface leading public vote to name £200m polar research ship
Shackleton. Endeavour. Falcon. All names suggested for the UK's next world-class polar research ship and yet Boaty McBoatface is the frontrunner following a public vote...
ARC Channel Islands Rally seminar
All aboard the ARC Channel Islands Rally Seminar will be held at Chichester Yacht Club on Saturday 30 April, 2016 - it's ticketed but open to all...
Innovation in Maritime Navigation conference round-up
PBO contributor Alan Watson reports on the Innovation in Maritime Navigation conference, hosted by the Royal Institute of Navigation at Trinity House, London
Beaulieu bargains and PBO Experts LIVE!
Beaulieu Boatjumble manages to be both a hidden treasure and also the largest outdoor sale of boating items in Europe.