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Practical Boat Owner
July 2026 – out 7 May
Keel know-how; How to gybe safely; Spotlight on the Nordic Folkboat; Hot water systems explained; Working with Perspex; Painting over varnish; Launching tips for dinghies;…
Yacht sailors called on to help with research
Survey findings will help the RNLI, RYA and MCA develop tailored safety messages for yacht sailors
November issue out now!
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Space Weather Forecasting Centre officially opened
Severe space weather events pose a threat of disruption to GNSS/GPS systems, among other risks
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
‘Sorry Dave, there’s no room for your boat in your shed. This area’s always been used for drinking tea: it’s the way of the waterfront...’
How to make your jacket waterproof again – 7 products tested
PBO tests reproofing products
Man rescued from dismasted trimaran in Channel
An air and sea search got underway after a VHF radio Mayday call was heard
Cowes Breakwater work resumes
Two weeks of work will be carried out to reshape the breakwater core
Solo yachtswoman airlifted from Bristol Channel
The seriously ill sailor alerted the coastguard using a Digital Selective Calling system
New helicopter contract for General Lighthouse Authorities
Until now Trinity House, the Northern Lighthouse Board and the Commissioners of Irish Lights had each contracted its own helicopter service provider
Green light for Burbo Bank offshore wind extension
Burbo Bank offshore wind farm in Liverpool Bay is to be extended
Update: Arrests in connection with alleged cocaine yacht smuggling plot
Seven people have been arrested in connection with the seizure of one tonne of cocaine from a yacht
New north Lincolnshire lifeboat station plans
A public open afternoon will showcase plans for a new RNLI station on Cleethorpes Promenade
Cocaine yacht investigation update
National Crime Agency officers arrest third man, following suspected cocaine smuggling plot
Second boat seized in cocaine yacht investigation
A 25ft motorboat has been seized in North Wales by officers investigating a suspected cocaine smuggling plot
Boaters urged to stay away from baby dolphin
Loud noises from boats could scare dolphins and lead to the juvenile being separated from its mother
IN PICTURES: Joint operation lands a tonne of cocaine from yacht
Yacht sailed from Caribbean to Ireland with more than £100million-worth of cocaine
Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay responds to RYA concerns
Following recent meetings the Royal Yachting Association is satisfied that its concerns for recreational boating are being addressed
RYA to respond to Navitus Bay windfarm development questions
The Planning Inspectorate is seeking answers to its first written questions
Fundraising in memory of British sailors Paul Whitehouse and Simone Wood
The couple died after their yacht was struck by Hurricane Odile off the coast of La Paz, Mexico
Bart’s Bash sets a new Guinness World Record
...the global event in honour of Andrew 'Bart' Simpson has been confirmed as the Largest Sailing Race ever held