110 ways to save money on your boating costs, from mooring and maintenance to rigging and sails! PLUS 12 anchor designs to consider, how to…
Practical Boat Owner
June issue – out 11 April
Is it time to swap your boat batteries? We look at the pros and cons of lithium-ion vs standard, installation dos and don’ts, bust the…
6 Lifebuoy Lights tested
With the advent of cheaper LEDs, a number of new lifebuoy lights have appeared on the market. On a dark winter’s night PBO tested six of the most readily available…
Port Galots scheme withdrawn
A controversial plan to develop St Helier's harbour, Jersey has been withdrawn.
World record status for Bart’s Bash
Bart's Bash is now officially the largest sailing race on one day in the world.
Air exclusion zone for stricken Höegh Osaka ship
Salvors will be using a commercial helicopter rather than sea transport to access the Höegh Osaka cargo ship during rough weather.
9 tips for using sealant
Premium bonding: some techniques for getting the most out of sealant without ending up covered in the sticky stuff!
What difference do new sails make?
New sails are a big investment – but are they worth it? The PBO team compared the old with the new on the project boat, Hantu Biru, as David Harding
London Boat Show 2015
Pictures from the opening day of the 2015 London Boat Show at ExCeL.
Yarmouth Harbour Pier appeal
Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners has launched an appeal for funds to help with the upcoming restoration of the pier.
Getting published – PBO Contributors’ guidelines
Write something for publication in PBO
Send us photos of your Seadogs
Seadogs (and cats) sent in by PBO readers. Take a look at some of the cutest pets on board in our ever-growing gallery
‘Positive’ start to the revamped London Boat Show
Exhibitors and visitors 'feeling positive' after the opening day of the London Boat Show 2015.
Höegh Osaka ‘stable’ despite high winds
The stricken cargo ship Höegh Osaka is currently 'stable' in its new location near Spitbank, in the eastern Solent.
Two Atlantic storms to bring strong winds to northern UK
Severe weather warnings have been issued as gusts of 100 mph are forecast for the most exposed regions
Höegh Osaka on the move
The stricken Höegh Osaka cargo ship is being towed to a new location after self-floating at high water in the Solent.
The revamped London Boat Show starts Friday
It’s London Boat Show time again, but this year is a bit different.
Crew missing from capsized cargo vessel
Eight crew members are still missing after the cement carrier, ‘Cemfjord’, capsized and sank in the Pentland Firth.
Gelcoat repair colour matching – the quick way
A basic colour match may not be perfect – but in most cases it’ll do the job and is much easier to use than professional repair products
Jailed: Pair who planned to sail £40m cocaine to Britain
Two yachtsmen from Jersey are facing a total of 17 years in prison after they were caught attempting to sail 250 kilos of cocaine to the
‘No quick fix’ for operation to refloat Höegh Osaka cargo ship
The stricken Höegh Osaka was 'deliberately grounded' in the Solent, a press conference was told.
Car carrier Hoegh Osaka aground on Bramble Bank
Photos from Sunday 4th January of the car carrier Hoegh Osaka which ran aground on the tail of the Bramble Bank after encountering difficulties en route from Southampton to Germany