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Practical Boat Owner
April 2026 issue – out 12 February
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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’
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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
Charity yacht race organisers seek more participants
Sail for St Wilfrid's Hospice
Solo skipper rescued as his blazing boat sinks
After an explosion onboard, the French yachtsman was forced to escape in his life raft
Miss Isle completes Sea and Summit challenge
Natasha Lambert has reached the top of the highest peak in southern Britain after sailing 440 miles
UK Minister for Sport Helen Grant supports Bart’s Bash
More than 2,700 sailors from 610 clubs in over 50 countries around the world have so far signed up