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Practical Boat Owner
April 2026 issue – out 12 February
Sailmaker tips for getting new life out of old sails; NMEA wifi gateways tested; Wayfarer Weekended on test; Cruising hacks from liveaboard sailors; Solo skipper’s…
Sailor airlifted with head injury
A sailor was airlifted to hospital after suffering a head injury on a yacht off Newtown Creek.
New British Marine brand launched
The British Marine Federation has relaunched itself as a ‘British Marine’ brand to better promote businesses and British excellence in the UK and overseas markets.
West Yorkshire man charged over yacht cocaine seizure
The 30-year-old is the fifth person to be charged in the UK in connection with the Makayabella seizure.
National Maritime Operations Centre welcomes HRH Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales has officially opened the National Maritime Operations Centre in Fareham
New youth sailing project for Portsmouth
The project has a target of providing sailing taster sessions for up to 1,000 young people aged 9-14 years over five weeks.
How to make your own canvas bucket
Lin and Larry Pardey's step-by-step guide to producing a durable canvas bucket: from the January 1995 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine.
YJA voices concern over water pollution at Rio 2016 sailing venue
The Yachting Journalists' Association has expressed 'extreme concern' over the water pollution at the 2016 Olympic sailing venue.
New and used boat show at Port Solent
Premier Marinas will be hosting a New & Used Boat Show at Port Solent on Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 July from 10am until 4pm.
Round The Island 2015
A 1,584-strong fleet took on the 2015 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race (RTI) for a day of racing in sparkling conditions.
‘Perfect racing conditions’ for Round The Island 2015
The overwhelming majority of the 1,584-strong fleet finished the 2015 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race (RTI) after a day of racing in sparkling conditions.
1,584 boats signed up for Round the Island Race
A total of 1,584 boats are signed up to race around Isle of Wight tomorrow for the 84th edition of the Round the Island (RTI) Race.
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Miss Isle in Birthday Honours List
Miss Isle sailor Natasha Lambert has received the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honour’s List to recognise her fundraising achievements.
Summer 2015
In the Summer 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
In his latest column, published in the Summer 2015 issue of PBO, Dave Selby shares 'the art of practical boat moanership.'
Coastguard coordinate search after brief distress message
The UK Coastguard is appealing for information following a distress call from a vessel said to be taking on water somewhere in the Newhaven area.
Sailing chartplotters: Exclusive first test!
Chart plotters and instruments have been around long enough that they’re now considered standard equipment on most boats. But sailors have had to take the functions offered with even the…
Protection measures for Scottish seas outlined
Stronger seabed protection measures unveiled in response to widespread support for Scottish MPAs
Free lifejacket safety checks at Drogheda Maritime Festival
A chance for all water users to bring their lifejackets along for a visual check as well as to learn how to operate and maintain them properly.
Sharpening chisels and plane irons
Blunt tools a problem? Razor-sharp chisels and planes produce a much better job and are easier and safer to use. Julian Peckham shows how it’s done