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Practical Boat Owner
April 2026 issue – out 12 February
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Why won’t my boat tack properly?
David Harding offers ideas to help a Kelt 5.50 that won't beat upwind
New boats at the Southampton Boat Show
Many established names have new models that can be seen at the Southampton Boat Show
Disabled sailing teen conquers sea challenge, now faces a mountain climb
Natasha Lambert has cerebral palsy and controls her boat by breathing through a straw
Annual all-faith Sea Service
Giving thanks for the sea
Seasick dinghy sailor was ‘heading for America’
The solo Bulgarian sailor was 'exceedingly cold, wet and being violently ill' but initially refused rescue assistance
Yachtsman airlifted from North Sea with hypothermia
The yacht was taking on water, its sails were in tatters and the engine had failed amid 46mph gusts of wind and a 3.5 metre sea swell
Good news for cruising boats in Greece
The Greek government has introduced two changes which cut harbour dues
Swanwick Marina development on track for Autumn opening
Premier has invested £5.8million to build a state-of-the-art boatyard complex at the River Hamble site
Ship damaged following wind farm collision
The OMS Pollux collided with a pile supporting a turbine off the coast of Cumbria and began leaking diesel
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National Coastwatch granted dedicated VHF marine channel 65
It marks a major milestone for the NCI voluntary service
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
'Looks like you're about to enjoy your first race win, Dave...'
Video: PBO Project Boat Hantu Biru sets sail
Bought on eBay for £510 back in 2011, the Snapdragon 23 boat's restoration is now complete
Sir Robin forced to retire from Round Britain and Ireland Race
...after splitting the mainsail on his yacht
Renewed warning for powerboaters to wear a kill cord
The Coastguard warning comes after a man narrowly escaped injury after he 'flipped out' of a speedboat
Proposed Navitus Bay wind farm developer starts new sea bed investigation
The latest investigation off the Dorset and Hampshire coast involves drilling bore holes into the sea bed and extracting cores of the material
Dredging and sunshine boosts visitor numbers at Hafan Pwllheli
The marina basin and main channel now offers access for yachts at virtually all states of the tide
Cowes Week 2014
The 2014 Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week enabled more members of public than ever to try their hand at sailing.
Hundreds take to the water at Cowes Week 2014 – and that’s just the spectators
Regatta charity UKSA is providing lots of opportunities for members of the public to get afloat
Skipper fined after failing to keep a look out
Darren Senior of Whitley Bay crashed his boat into another vessel while operating on autopilot