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Practical Boat Owner
April 2026 issue – out 12 February
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£8.5m drugs seized from speedboat in the Caribbean
The British Navy support ship RFA Wave Knight detected the cocaine-carrying speedboat
New pontoon for Arran’s Holy Isle boosts Interfaith Centre
The 71m pontoon is enabling easy access to the centre, which is run by Buddhist monks
Bart’s Bash signs up its 400th club and continues to grow…
The World Record attempt to host the largest sailing event ever is gaining momentum
New twist in Studland eelgrass debate
The Boat Owners Response Group (BORG) say part of the Studland eelgrass report is 'badly flawed'
New ‘man-bag’ range to raise RNLI funds
The 235 Made For Life bags aim to boost the charity's coffers by recycling former lifejackets
Water company blames sailors for Salcombe pollution
South West Water's £50,000 fine for sewage leaks has been reduced to £15,000 following an appeal
Yachtsmen warned of navigational hazards following storms
The latest in a string of violent storms has left a trail of navigational hazards around damaged coastal regions
‘Sail Deck’ plans for Alderney Sailing Club to mark Jubilee
Alderney Sailing Club hopes to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a revamp, festivities, sailing races and rallies
New website with DIY yacht coating tutorials for sailors
The Hempel Yacht website offers sailing enthusiasts tips and advice on boat care and maintenance
Dolphin delight after rescue on Guernsey
Hundreds of people have flocked to Beaucette Marina to see the dolphin named 'Fortune'
More than 600 boats already signed up for Round the Island
Organisers have noticed an increased number of first timers registering for the big race in June
Met Office issues ‘red warning of wind’ as storm strikes
Residents of north-west England and Wales are being urged to take safety action
Sinking of Tall Ship Bounty: Report findings
Federal report blames the TS Bounty captain's 'reckless decision to sail into Hurricane Sandy's path'
Sunshine boost to boating and watersports participation
UK participation levels in boating and watersports surged to a six-year high in 2013
Large red buoy blown ashore by storms
Poole Harbour Commissioners are advising mariners to navigate with caution after two buoys are misplaced
Ship splits in two in rough weather off French coast
The Luno Spanish-flagged cargo ship has sunk close to a beach after striking a sea wall
‘Push the Boat Out’ for National Watersports Month
The weekend event aims to get thousands of people on the water sailing and windsurfing
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South Coast Navitus Bay windfarm plans scaled back – again
The latest Navitus Bay windfarm proposal covers 155 sq km instead of 175 sq km
Rare public open day in honour of Trinity House quincentenary
A chance to have a nose around the working office of the General Lighthouse Authority