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Practical Boat Owner
December 2025 issue – out on 23 October
From steering to rigging (and all the things we forget!) – the essential checks for the prepared skipper; Displacement theory and how it affects the…
Southampton Boat Show 2014
Strong sales were reported throughout the 2014 PSP Southampton Boat Show, which attracted more than 112,000 people across 10 days.
Do you use AIS onboard your boat? The RYA wants to know!
The RYA is calling for leisure boaters to take part in a survey about whether or not they use AIS vessel tracking
British sailing legends announce new Clipper youth prize
A competition for 18 to 24-year-olds to win a crew place on the Pacific Ocean leg of the next Clipper Race
London Boat Show 2015 plans revealed
'We want people to be saying "You've got to go in there, it's mad."'
Bright start to the Southampton Boat Show 2014
Sunshine, sailing and TV stars, plus and boat launches provided a glittering start to the PSP Southampton Boat Show 2014
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
'The advent of selfie-steering gear...'
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How to make cockpit booster seats for more comfortable sailing
Looking for a more comfortable sailing experience, James Brooking builds 'booster' seats for his cockpit
Make your own transom shower fitting covers
Put spice pot lids to a new use with this budget tip to make transom shower fitting covers
Sir Ben Ainslie might not sail in next America’s Cup
With the next America’s Cup challenge not till 2017, the Olympic gold-medallist has hinted he might not be at the helm of the British team
International Ocean Film Festival hits the UK
17 UK towns and cities to host ocean film festival in September
Tante Helena sailors complete their survivors’ challenge
Both Alan and Geraldine Sinfield have been diagnosed with cancer, a disease they lost their former spouses too
First UK tidal array project agrees funding
The Crown Estate has committed to invest nearly £10million into the MeyGen Ltd tidal power development
Southerly Yachts folds again
It comes just 13 months after the brand was ‘rescued' from an earlier receivership
£360,000 Crinan Canal investment
The opening of the new facilities building marks a significant upgrade on the popular waterway
Southampton Boat Show will support the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation
The end of the 2014 show will coincide with the Bart's Bash world record attempt
Cancer-fighting sailor Lori Murdock completes epic voyage
Lori has completed her sail around the UK despite having an emergency operation along the way
Alexandra Yacht Club destroyed by fire
The 'sinking' yacht club had been earmarked for demolishment
Teesmouth harbour seal population continues to rise
The River Tees is now home up to 100 seals, thanks to environmental clean up work
Whitehaven Marina’s boat jumble and open day
A free event for visitors and visiting boats to attend and for boat jumble sellers to participate in